English
Cardiff Crushes Barnsley in Dominating Performance
Cardiff, England – In a match that showcased their superiority, Cardiff City convincingly defeated Barnsley at the Cardiff City Stadium with a final score of 4 to 0. From the kickoff, Cardiff imposed their game, opening the score at the 3rd minute with a goal by P. Ng, assisted by O. Tanner. The home team maintained control of the ball for most of the match, reaching 64% possession, and creating constant scoring opportunities.
Despite a yellow card for A. Robertson in the early minutes, Cardiff didn’t falter and continued to press. C. Willock extended the lead just before halftime, in the 45th minute, with an assist from O. Kellyman.
The second half was a Cardiff monologue. O. Kellyman scored in the 63rd minute, after an excellent team play culminated with an assist from C. Willock. Shortly after, at the 69th minute, C. Willock scored again, this time without assistance, sealing the victory for Cardiff. Barnsley, although they fought, couldn’t counter Cardiff’s dominance, generating few dangerous opportunities and committing more fouls (10) than their rival (7). In addition to the goals, Cardiff surpassed Barnsley in shots on goal (5 against 4) and corners (6 against 3). Barnsley received two yellow cards while Cardiff only received one.
The match, corresponding to matchday 29 of the 2025 League One season, made clear Cardiff’s potential, who played at home in the city of Cardiff, to aspire to important places in the standings.
Substitutions barnsley: at minute 31 R. Cleary came in and N. Ogbeta went out., at minute 61 J. Bland came in and V. Yoganathan went out., at minute 73 T. Watson came in and M. de Gevigney went out., at minute 73 A. Phillips came in and L. Farrell went out.
Substitutions cardiff: at minute 46 A. Robertson came in and D. Turnbull went out., at minute 71 O. Tanner came in and C. Ashford went out., at minute 71 O. Kellyman came in and C. Robinson went out., at minute 71 J. Colwill came in and I. Davies went out., at minute 79 J. Bagan came in and R. Kpakio went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Cardiff
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