Here is how the Bluebirds players rated in the midweek clash with the Terriers
Cardiff City left it desperately late at Huddersfield Town, but Yousef Salech’s stoppage-time equaliser could yet prove one of the most important goals of their season.
The Bluebirds were far from their fluent best and, for long stretches, looked short of ideas in the final third despite dominating the ball.
But the impact of the substitutes, particularly Salech and Callum Robinson, salvaged a point that leaves promotion within touching distance.
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Nathan Trott 8 (star man)
Made a superb early reaction save from Radulovic and was helpless for Ledson’s finish, before making another two big stops late on to keep Cardiff in the match before the equaliser.
Perry Ng 6
Started brightly with a dangerous early run and shot, but found it slightly harder going defensively against Huddersfield’s energy down that flank.
Will Fish 6
Solid enough in the main and dealt with plenty of aerial pressure, although he completely misjudged one cross which allowed Radulovic a glaring opportunity to score.
Dylan Lawlor 6
The youngster had some important moments and looked pretty calm in the main, but he was booked for a cynical foul which also caused himself some mischief and he was subsequently withdrawn.
Joel Bagan 6
Saw plenty of the ball and kept trying to provide width, though too many of his deliveries lacked the final quality needed.
Ryan Wintle 6
Battled away in midfield and tried to keep Cardiff ticking, looked better when he tried to break through the lines when carrying the ball.
Alex Robertson 6
Produced some lovely passes, including the diagonal for Kellyman’s header, but drifted in and out and was booked for an elbow before making way on the hour.
Rubin Colwill 5
Had a couple of presentable openings but never really got going and looked frustrated before being replaced. Just wasn’t his night.
Ollie Tanner 6
One of Cardiff’s livelier attackers throughout but that end product, given the positions he does well to get into, can be really frustrating. His lovely cross at the death was key to Salech’s equaliser, though.
Omari Kellyman 5
Worked hard between the lines and went close with a good first-half header, though he struggled to truly impose himself and was a little wasteful.
Chris Willock 5
A quiet evening by his standards. Saw plenty of possession but too often the final action lacked conviction. Join the Cardiff City breaking news and top stories WhatsApp community.
Subs
Yousef Salech (Willock 60) 8 – Made the decisive contribution with his killer instinct at the back post and gave Cardiff a more direct focal point. Showed Cardiff what they’ve been missing the last few months.
Gabriel Osho (Lawlor 60) 6 – Settled things defensively and helped Cardiff push higher in the closing stages. Whistled one long-range effort wide. Sign up to our daily Cardiff City newsletter here.
David Turnbull (Robertson 60) 6 – Added a bit more zip in possession as Cardiff chased the game.
Callum Robinson (R. Colwill 66) 7 – His flicked header assist was outstanding and his pressing lifted Cardiff’s attacking intensity.
Joel Colwill (Wintle 83) N/A
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