Grant McCann frustrated as Peterborough do not take chances in Bristol City draw

Grant McCann was frustrated despite seeing his 10-man Peterborough side overcome adversity to earn a battling Championship point from a 1-1 draw at Ashton Gate.

The visitors fell behind to Rob Atkinson’s 43rd-minute header from a Jay Dasilva cross and had defender Joe Ward sent off after 59 minutes for tripping Andreas Weimann and denying a clear scoring chance.

But, despite looking doomed to relegation, bottom side Posh fought back to equalise after 65 minutes when skipper Jonson Clarke-Harris netted from close range after City failed to clear a free-kick.

McCann’s men held out so comfortably from then on that disgruntled home fans were chanting “This is embarrassing” at the final whistle.

The Posh manager said: “I’m disappointed because we were so much in control in the first half and had enough opportunities to be three of four up.

“Instead, we go in at the break one down, which was hugely frustrating. In the Championship, you have to take your chances when on top because there is always quality in the opposition.

“They produced some with the cross and header for their goal – but we should never have been behind.

“In the second half, the players had to show determination and commitment with 10 men and did just that.

“The sending-off was a dampener for us, but it was the correct decision. Joe has gone to make a last-ditch challenge and I’m not going to criticise him for that.

“We showed great character from then on and I told the players – after the game – that they could be proud in that respect.

“We have been very competitive in recent matches and we are working hard by the week to improve.

“The players are showing the necessary fight, but we have to make more of our chances to be rewarded.

“The way the game went,