Cardiff City faced a 2-0 defeat against Sunderland at Cardiff City Stadium. Here is a breakdown of the player ratings and performance analysis from the match:
Ethan Horvath received a rating of 7 for his performance. He showed good footwork but couldn’t stop Luke O’Nien’s goal. However, he made an incredible save to deny Eliezer Mayenda in the second half.
Perry Ng was given a rating of 6. He struggled as O’Nien’s marker for the goal but improved in attacking towards the end of the match with some good crosses.
Dimitrios Goutas also received a rating of 6. Despite a strong header early on, he was at fault for losing the first man in a free-kick. Overall, the defense held up well.
Calum Chambers, who made his debut, earned a rating of 6. He looked composed on the ball but had a defensive error leading to O’Nien’s goal. He showed some rustiness at times.
Callum O’Dowda was the star man with a rating of 7. He was a bright spark in possession and Cardiff’s most potent attacking outlet throughout the match.
Manolis Siopis received a rating of 6 for his solid defensive performance but limited contribution going forward. Joe Ralls also earned a rating of 6 for his efforts in driving attacks forward.
Ollie Tanner, with a rating of 5, had a mixed display with both bright and poor moments. Aaron Ramsey also received a rating of 5 for an off day by his standards.
Chris Willock, with a rating of 7, showcased his abilities after a slow start and linked up well with O’Dowda. Callum Robinson received a rating of 6 for his pressing from the front.
In terms of substitutes, Yakou Meite and Wilfried Kanga both received a rating of 7 for their positive impact off the bench. David Turnbull and Rubin Colwill, with ratings of 5, didn’t have a significant impact on the game.
Overall, despite the defeat, there were some positive individual performances from Cardiff City players. The team will be looking to bounce back in the upcoming matches and improve on their performance.