Cardiff City welcomed Rotherham United to the Welsh capital on Saturday afternoon, as they returned to Championship play after losing in the Carabao Cup to Blackburn Rovers in midweek.
The Bluebirds won for the fourth time in a row, thanks to a Kion Etete header and a late strike by Perry Ng. The match report may be found here.
WalesOnline, as usual, ruled over the youthful and inexperienced squad at Cardiff City Stadium. Here’s how the players fared during the match.
7 – Jak Alnwick He had very little to do, but what he did do was excellent. He’s quite comfortable with the ball and has good command of his box from crosses.
Perry Ng (8 points) – Another solid performance from the trusty right back. Prior to his withdrawal, I had an extremely strong partnership with Meite. Popped up late in the game to score his first goal of the season.
Mark McGuinness 8 – Another flawless game, like his partner in crime Goutas. He had to be solid with and without the ball, as well as excellent in the air. I made a tremendous block to keep Oliver Rathbone from scoring.
Dimitrios Goutas (age 8) – I had a real ding-dong with Jordan Hugill, but I came out on top. The defender is in fine form. Andre Green has been scheduled for a difficult challenge.
7 – Jamilu Collins The Nigerian had a hit-or-miss afternoon. There are some wonderful moments along the left, but there are also some
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Manolis Siopis 6 – Atypically inconsistent performance from the midfielder. He gave the ball away a few times and made a nasty tackle, earning him a yellow card. Rathbone was given the ball in a perilous situation before his shot was blocked.
Ryan Wintle 7 points After breaking past the defence, I had a good chance, but it was smartly saved. Another enjoyable outing.
Joe Ralls 8 – His set-piece delivery was particularly impressive, and he had some great link-up play with Grant down the left at times.
Yakou Meite NA – Started well and had one shot on goal, but got himself into trouble and had to be replaced early due to an injury.
Kion Etete 9 (the star) – It was quite promising coming off the back of a
Ollie Tanner (Meite 18) 8 – Was usual, bright self. Came alive in the second half with a few twinkle-toed runs. Had a big chance when Grant found him with a cross, but he knocked it inches wide on the half volley. Good again, though.
Callum Robinson (Ralls 79) 7 – Didn’t really get a chance to impose himself on the game that much, but his late cross led to Ng’s goal.
Ike Ugbo (Grant 87) NA – His header from Robinson’s cross preceded Ng’s strike.
Ebou Adams (Siopis 87) NA – Didn’t have a huge deal to do.
