Ryan Woods shared his thoughts after City's hard fought 1-0 against Charlton Athletic.
Tristan Crama's header midway through the second half was the difference between the two sides, as City's defence stood firm as the Addicks went on the hunt for an equaliser that never came.
"It was a very tough game and one we expected, they're very direct. We had to stand up to the fight, to a man," said Ryan.
"We managed to do that, we earned the right to play our way as well and we fully deserved the three points."
After Tristan's goal, Charlton leaned into City but the Grecians' defence kept the visitors out.
"We'd like it to be a lot easier, but with how direct they are the balls always going to be coming into the box, as I said the back lads have dealt with it superb and we've managed to win a lot of second balls.
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