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Highlights: Cardiff 1-0 Huddersfield in EFL Championship
A match without much to highlight
The match developed with few nuances and concluded with a victory for Cardiff City, who managed to win with an unremarkable but effective effort. Although Huddersfield tried to take control of the ball, especially in three quarters of the field, they showed difficulties in generating effective offensive plays. On the other hand, Cardiff City, despite having less possession, knew how to take better advantage of their opportunities with the ball and created more dangerous attacks than their opponent.
The second half passed in a similar way to the first, with an equal distribution of possession and dangerous approaches for both teams. At certain moments, Huddersfield seemed to be the ones most looking for the goal to equalize the score, but they were unable to convert their opportunities. In the last 10-15 minutes of the match, Cardiff began to take more of the initiative, increased their control over the ball and looked to secure the victory with a second goal. Despite Huddersfield's efforts to turn things around, Cardiff managed to maintain their lead and secure the three points.
Featured Player: Famara Diédhiou
A winner struck with venom! 🐍 Get in! 💙#CityAsOne pic.twitter.com/LKkEf65HlH
— Cardiff City FC (@CardiffCityFC) March 6, 2024
90+6' The match ends
The match in Wales ends with a victory for the local team.
90+5'
Tanner tried the personal shot but ran out of court.
90+3'
Corner kick from the left in favor of Cardiff.
90' We're going until 96
6 minutes are added to the match.
87'
Siopis attempted a mid-range shot, but it went wide.
86'
Foul by Matos in the middle of the field.
86'
Headley brought the ball down to Ward, he was alone and couldn't finish well.
84' Change in Cardiff
⬆️: O'Dowda
⬇️: Grant
83' Yellow card 🟨
Foul by Tanner on Headley.
81'
Ward's header went over the goal
80'
Colwill started with his team and finished on the edge of the area, Nicholls saved.
79'
Foul by Siopis on Matos on the Cardiff court.
78'
Foul by Matos in the middle of the field.
77' Changes in Cardiff
⬆️: Siopis and Tanner
⬇️: Bowler and Ralls
77'
Burgzorg tried with his left foot, the ball went over the top.
75'
Ralls crosses, Meite heads in and goes wide.
74'
Wilson-Esbrand crossed, Headley sent it to the corner kick.
73' Changes in Huddersfield
⬆️: Radulovic and Edwards
⬇️: Pearson and Kasumu
70'
Pearson cross from the right, rejected by the defense.
Changes in Cardiff
⬆️: Meité and Colwill
⬇️: Turnbull and Diédhiou
68' Red card 🟥
A member of the Cardiff staff is expelled.
66'
Great attack by Headley that fell in the area, the referee did not award a penalty.
65' Yellow card 🟨
Yellow for Perry Ng for protest.
64'
Rudoni tried the pass in the area, Phillips closed well.
61'
Grant's play that Diédhiou crossed with a backheel in the shot and it bounced off an opposing defender.
59' Yellow card 🟨
Grant is cautioned for a foul near the area.
58'
Pearson's foul on Diédhiou near the Huddersfield area.
57'
Huddersfield charged quickly, looked for Burgzorg and he was ahead.
56'
Foul by Kasumu in the middle of the court.
55'
The header was left to Rudoni who sent it over.
55'
The center was cleared by the defense, it went to the corner kick.
53'
Phillips' foul on Burgzorg and a dangerous free kick for Huddersfield.
52'
The meeting resumes.
50'
Match stopped due to a hit between Ward and Goutas.
49'
Burgzorg's shot in the area went to Horvath's post, who kept the ball.
48'
Lees' pass to Thomas was too long.
Changes at Huddersfield
⬆️: Spencer and Wiles
⬇️: Matos and Headley
45' Second half begins
Roll the ball for 45 more minutes.
Analysis of the first half
The first half saw a fairly balanced match in terms of ball possession, with both teams showing flashes of quality at different moments of the game. Cardiff exhibited quite precise attacks, which allowed them to capitalize on an opportunity and score a goal. With only two shots on goal, they managed to convert one of them.
On the other hand, the visiting team tried to generate danger mainly through play on the wings, seeking to reach the rival area. However, their finishing effectiveness was limited, managing only one shot on goal during the first half. The lack of penetration through the center of the field was evident, with the majority of both teams' attacks taking place on the wings.
45+1' We go to rest
The first half ends in Wales.
45+1'
Grant offside.
45' We're going until 46
1 more minute is added.
42'
Rudoni tried to filter a pass in attack but did not find a teammate.
41'
The center into the area was rejected by the Cardiff defense.
40'
Foul by Goutas near the Cardiff area. Free kick for Huddersfield.
38'
Dangerous cross from Thomas, Ward failed to head it.
35'
Corner kick from the right for Cardiff, taken by Spencer.
34'
Good cutback and cross from Bowler from the right, fell into the hands of Nicholls.
34'
Foul by Kasumu on Grant in the middle of the court.
32'
Long pass to Grant on the left, Nicholls intercepted it.
29' GOOOOOOOAL FOR CARDIFF ⚽
Diédhiou did it by finishing first a cross that came from the right.
27' Yellow card 🟨
Wintle's foul on Wiles.
25'
Foul in attack by Kasumu.
23'
Center from Thomas, Spencer headed in and goalkeeper Horvath saved.
21'
Wilson-Esbrand's cross deflected into the hands of Nicholls.
20'
Foul by Ng on Burgzorg in the middle of the field.
19' Yellow card 🟨
Foul by Spencer on Bowler.
18'
Phillips denied Thomas' cross from the corner kick.
18'
Thomas's poisonous cross, no one managed to head it and a Cardiff defender deflected the ball.
16'
Foul on Burgzorg near the Cardiff area.
16'
Right shot from Ahearne-Grant, great save from Nicholls.
14'
Thomas tried a through ball to Wiles but it didn't reach him.
11'
Hand by Kasumu in the middle of the field.
8'
Wilson-Esbrand's cross from the left went far past.
7'
Center into the Burgzorg area, it was left to Wiles to finish and it went wide.
5'
Turnbull cross from the right, rejected by the defence.
4'
Foul by Diédhiou on Helik in the Huddersfield field.
2'
Cardiff tried to overwhelm Bowler on the right but it didn't come.
0' The match starts
The ball rolls at the Cardiff City Stadium.
Substitutes – Huddersfield Town
Bojan Radulovic, Josh Koroma, Bahima Diarra, Chris Maxwell, Jaheim Headley, Tom Edwards, Alex Matos, Ben Jackson and Tom Iorpenda.
Line-up - Huddersfield Town
| 4-4-2 |
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1. L. Nicholls |
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17. B. Spencer – 4. M. Pearson – 32. T. Lees – 5. M. Helik |
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14. S. Thomas – 23. B. Wiles – 18. D. Kasumu – 7. D. Burgzorg |
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8. J. Rudoni – 25. D. Ward |
Statements - André Breitenreiter
In relation to the match against Cardiff, the coach offered his impressions and strategies to face the rival: "We know that Cardiff is a technically good team and is in good shape at the moment. Regarding the team's own approach, the coach expressed: "We want to play our style of play and then we'll see." The coach also addressed the difficulty of scoring points in the Championship, stating: "It's difficult to score points in the Championship and we must always give our best." "We have 11 games to play and it is too early to talk about the table. "We have to talk about our performances. And take the next steps for the next few weeks."
Substitutes – Cardiff City
Mahlon Romeo, Callum O’Dowda, Jamilu Collins, Yakou Meite, Emmanouli Siopis, Rubin Colwill, Ollie Tanner, Matthew David Turner and Cian Ashford.
Line-up - Cardiff City
| 4-2-3-1 |
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1. E. Hovath |
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38. P. Ng – 12. N. Philliphs – 4. D. Goutas – 30. J. Wilson-Esbrand |
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6. R. Wintle – 8. J. Ralls |
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14. J. Bowler – 15. D. Turnbull – 16. K. Ahearne-Grant |
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20. F. Diedhiou |
Statements – Erol Bulut
In the previous press conference, the team coach expressed his analysis and expectations for the match. "We have a difficult game ahead of us against Huddersfield," said the coach. "It will not be an easy game." Regarding his own team's preparation, the coach stated: "We will be prepared for a tough game." "We are on a good path, but we have to keep our legs on the ground." Finally , the coach emphasized the importance of continued hard work, concluding: "Keep working hard."
Wales prepares
The Cardiff City Stadium is now ready for today's match.
🏴 The Welsh capital.#htafc pic.twitter.com/lV4wvdtGQe
— Huddersfield Town (@htafc) March 6, 2024
Last five games – Huddersfield Town
February 10 – Championship: 5-3 vs Southampton (Lost)
February 14 – Championship: 1-0 vs Sunderland AFC (Won)
February 17 – Championship: 1-2 vs Hull City (Lost)
February 24 – Championship: 1-2 vs Watford (Won)
March 2 – Championship: 1-1 vs Leeds (Drawed)
Last five games – Cardiff City
February 13 – Championship: 2-0 vs Albion (Lost)
February 17 – Championship: 4-1 vs Norwich (Lost)
February 20 – Championship: 0-0 vs Blackburn Rovers (Drawed)
February 24 – Championship: 2-1 vs Stoke City (Won)
March 2 – Championship: 0-1 vs Bristol City (Won)
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Last match
In the last confrontation between these two teams at the Cardiff City Stadium, which took place during matchday 45 of the 2022-2023 Championship, Huddersfield took the victory with a score of 2-1. For Huddersfield, the first goal came through Hungbo, while the second was an own goal from Simpson. On the other hand, Cardiff managed to get one back on the scoreboard with a goal from Davies.
Referee team
Center: Matt Donohue
Assistant #1: Paul Hodskinson
Assistant #2: Graham Kane
Fourth referee: Andy Davies
Featured Player – Huddersfield Town
The standout player of the season is Sorba Thomas, the 25-year-old winger. He has been a fundamental piece of the team, participating in a total of 33 games this season. Of these games, 32 have been in the Championship, where he has demonstrated his ability to both score and assist. Thomas has managed to score 4 goals in the league. However, his true impact has been in creating opportunities for his teammates, as he has provided a total of 9 assists on the season. This figure makes him the team's top assister, standing out with a big difference compared to the other players in this aspect.
Featured Player – Cardiff City
The standout player of the season is Perry Ng, the 27-year-old right back. He has been a prominent figure in the team, participating in a total of 33 games this season. Of those games, 31 have been in the Championship, where he has stood out not only for his defensive work, but also for his offensive contribution. He has managed to score 6 goals in the league, becoming the team's top scorer this season. In addition, he has contributed with 3 assists, which positions him as the team's third highest assister in the campaign.
History Cardiff vs Huddersfield Town
In the last 20 meetings between Cardiff and Huddersfield, the Cardiff team has dominated with 12 victories, while Huddersfield has only achieved 3 wins, leaving 5 games in draws. In the overall head-to-head history, which totals 84 matches, Huddersfield leads slightly with 32 wins, while Cardiff has won 29 times. These clashes have taken place in various competitions, including League One, Championship, League Cup and Premier League. The last confrontation in the Premier League took place in the 2018-2019 season.
The game with the most goals was an 8-2 victory for Huddersfield in the 1927-1928 Premier League season.
Huddersfield needs to add 3
The team is currently in 21st position in the table, with 8 wins, 14 draws and 13 losses so far this season. They have managed to score 42 goals, but they have also received 56 in their goal. Despite having the same amount of points as Stoke City and Sheffield, they occupy a superior position due to their goal difference. It is evident that the team faces a complicated situation and needs to score points to move away from the danger zone and ensure its permanence in the Championship for next season.
In their last match, the team had Leeds visit at home. Despite the difficulty, they managed to obtain a 1-1 draw. The home team's goal was the work of defender Helik, who came on from the bench. The match was also marked by the expulsion of pivot Hogg, who saw the red card after receiving two yellow cards.
Cardiff is comfortable in the middle of the table
Cardiff City have experienced a change of fortune this season, after being on the brink of relegation last season. They are currently comfortably in eleventh position in the table. With a record of 14 wins, 5 draws and 16 losses, they have a total of 47 points under their belt. In terms of goals, they have scored 40 and conceded 48.
In their recent match against Bristol City, Cardiff achieved a 1-0 away victory. The only goal of the match was scored by winger Perry Ng at the beginning of the second half. Although the team did not shine especially in the first half, they showed an excellent performance in the second half, which allowed them to take the three points at stake.
Wales will host the meeting
The confrontation between The Bluebirds and The Terriers will take place at the Cardiff City Stadium, a venue located in the city of Cardiff, Wales. With a capacity to hold 26,828 spectators, this stadium is the home of Cardiff City and has also been used by the Welsh National Team, as well as the Cardiff Blues in rugby. It stands as the second largest stadium in the city of Cardiff and in Wales, surpassed only by the Millennium Stadium. Its official inauguration took place on July 22, 2009, with a friendly match between Cardiff City and Celtic FC.
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