DEFEAT IN THRILLER TO CLOSE THE SEASON

Cardiff City were beaten 5-4 by Mansfield Town this afternoon.

Omari Kellyman in action.

Player Ratings:

Harry Tyrer (3) - Made a great save in the opening minute, otherwise struggled, Didn't cover himself in glory for a few goals. Distribution was decent.

Ronan Kpakio (6.5) - Got forward well throughout and got a goal for his efforts. Largely struggled defensively.

Will Fish (4) - Not great. Some poor attempted cross-field passes, and defensively anonymous. Failed to command.

Dylan Lawlor (4) - Same as his centre-half partner. Poor pass leads to goal and largely struggled to take command of the game.

Joel Bagan (6) - Quiet afternoon with little action down the left. Decent enough in and out of possession.

David Turnbull (5) - Too slow and not mobile enough to play that number six role. Some nice passes in behind, but offered little out of possession. Some poor set piece deliveries.

Joel Colwill (5.5) - Another who had a quiet afternoon. Tidy in possession, quiet out of possession. Got in some promising areas in and around the box, but failed to get on the end of some flashes across goal.

Rubin Colwill (7) - Loses the ball sloppily for Akins' first. Otherwise, was decent. Carried the ball fairly well and showed flashes of quality.

Ollie Tanner (7.5) - Only player that started to really show the acceptable levels throughout. Came close to two stunners, but got an assist for his efforts. Direct and some dangerous crosses. Worked hard out of possession.

Chris Willock (5) - Offered very little and fell short of the effort required. Lacked quality in final action and offered little out of possession.

Yousef Salech (5.5) - Never in the game. Linked play well and did decent in the air. In terms of actual chances, none fell Salech's way.

Subs:

Alex Robertson (6.5) - Tidy cameo.

Isaak Davies (8) MOTM - Changed the game for Cardiff. An excellent goal and an assist. Added real energy and intent in the final stages. Promising cameo.

Omari Kellyman (8) - Some way to sign out as a Bluebird. First goal is extremely fortunate, but the second a very well-taken goal. Some nice footwork on show.

Noah Williams (7) - A good league debut, got forward well and had a good eye for a pass. Defended well, also.

Paul Moreno (N/A) - Another debut to add to the list. Congratulations, Paul!

Summary:

Signing out of League One in entertaining style. Championship here we come!

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