' MATCH REPORTS ON CARDIFF CITY TODAY '
Sat Nov 26, 2016 5:13 pm
Steve Bruce's unbeaten reign as Aston Villa manager continued with a home victory over Cardiff City.
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The hosts took the lead when Jordan Amavi crossed for Albert Adomah to tuck home his first Villa goal.
Rickie Lambert's calm finish when one-on-one levelled the score, but Jonathan Kodjia's header restored Villa's lead.
Cardiff dominated the second half, but saw Lee Peltier sent off for a second yellow, before Rudy Gestede netted a penalty after Jack Grealish was fouled.
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The hosts took the lead when Jordan Amavi crossed for Albert Adomah to tuck home his first Villa goal.
Rickie Lambert's calm finish when one-on-one levelled the score, but Jonathan Kodjia's header restored Villa's lead.
Cardiff dominated the second half, but saw Lee Peltier sent off for a second yellow, before Rudy Gestede netted a penalty after Jack Grealish was fouled.
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Sat Nov 26, 2016 5:25 pm
Aston Villa 3 Cardiff City 1: Adomah leads Villa to victory
By Villa Blogger
26/11/16
On a cloudy afternoon at Villa Park, Albert Adomah scored and assisted to help Steve Bruce’s unbeaten run in charge of Villa stretch to 7 matches.
Saturday’s visitors Cardiff City made the brighter start in the opening minutes, but were unable to produce any real scoring opportunities. The game quieted down after Cardiff’s strong start, but Villa were soon ahead in the 24th minute after a streaking run from Jordan Amavi reached the Cardiff City penalty box and crossed to find Albert Adomah, who easily converted into an empty net to give Villa the lead.
Adomah’s goal and Villa’s lead only lasted for a matter of minutes, however, as by the 28th minute Cardiff equalized. An Ashley Westwood mistake presented Rickie Lambert with a clear look at goal, and the English striker made no mistake in beating Villa goalkeeper Pierluigi Gollini. Villa were ahead once again in the 39th minute as Albert Adomah transitioned from scorer to provider after his cross found Jonathan Kodjia, who rose above the Cardiff defense to remain in fine goal-scoring form. Nathan Baker was replaced by Tommy Elphick at halftime.
Gabriel Agbonlahor replaced Jordan Ayew and Rudy Gestede replaced Albert Adomah in the second half as Villa searched for a decisive goal. Jack Grealish was tackled in the box but despite rampant penalty appeals, nothing was awarded. Lee Peltier collected a second yellow card in the 83rd minute after a challenge on Jack Grealish, forcing Cardiff to finish the match with 10 men. Gabriel Agbonlahor and Jonathan Kodjia both missed clear opportunities in the final minutes as Villa Park became increasingly tense. All the pressure was erased in the 89th minute, when Jack Grealish found himself in front of goal only to be tackled by a Cardiff defender and awarded a penalty. Rudy Gestede calmly stepped up to convert the penalty and secure a Villa victory. Villa’s hot run continues and the distance to the top 6 becomes increasingly close.
By Villa Blogger
26/11/16
On a cloudy afternoon at Villa Park, Albert Adomah scored and assisted to help Steve Bruce’s unbeaten run in charge of Villa stretch to 7 matches.
Saturday’s visitors Cardiff City made the brighter start in the opening minutes, but were unable to produce any real scoring opportunities. The game quieted down after Cardiff’s strong start, but Villa were soon ahead in the 24th minute after a streaking run from Jordan Amavi reached the Cardiff City penalty box and crossed to find Albert Adomah, who easily converted into an empty net to give Villa the lead.
Adomah’s goal and Villa’s lead only lasted for a matter of minutes, however, as by the 28th minute Cardiff equalized. An Ashley Westwood mistake presented Rickie Lambert with a clear look at goal, and the English striker made no mistake in beating Villa goalkeeper Pierluigi Gollini. Villa were ahead once again in the 39th minute as Albert Adomah transitioned from scorer to provider after his cross found Jonathan Kodjia, who rose above the Cardiff defense to remain in fine goal-scoring form. Nathan Baker was replaced by Tommy Elphick at halftime.
Gabriel Agbonlahor replaced Jordan Ayew and Rudy Gestede replaced Albert Adomah in the second half as Villa searched for a decisive goal. Jack Grealish was tackled in the box but despite rampant penalty appeals, nothing was awarded. Lee Peltier collected a second yellow card in the 83rd minute after a challenge on Jack Grealish, forcing Cardiff to finish the match with 10 men. Gabriel Agbonlahor and Jonathan Kodjia both missed clear opportunities in the final minutes as Villa Park became increasingly tense. All the pressure was erased in the 89th minute, when Jack Grealish found himself in front of goal only to be tackled by a Cardiff defender and awarded a penalty. Rudy Gestede calmly stepped up to convert the penalty and secure a Villa victory. Villa’s hot run continues and the distance to the top 6 becomes increasingly close.
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Sat Nov 26, 2016 5:56 pm
Cardiff City drop into Championship relegation zone
By Dominic Booth
26/11/16
Results elsewhere went against the Bluebirds on a deflating afternoon
Neil Warnock wasn't happy as Cardiff went 2-1 down
There were some positive signs for Cardiff City , despite a 3-1 defeat to Aston Villa but Neil Warnock's side were condemned to the Championship drop zone once again.
Although the mood has lifted significantly since Warnock replaced Paul Trollope, three defeats in their last four matches tell the story.
Warnock is still facing a huge task to ensure the Bluebirds don't drop down to League One.
Albert Adomah, Jonathan Kodjia and Rudy Gestede scored at Villa Park but it was a goal by Blackburn's Charlie Mulgrew which meant Warnock's men dropped a place to 22nd in the table.
Blackburn leapfrog Cardiff into 21st with a shock win at league leaders Newcastle United, leaving the Bluebirds firmly in the mire.
Despite a few concerns from fans, most will be confident of Warnock leading a Bluebirds revival and ensuring relegation isn't an issue, as he did with Rotherham last season.
Cardiff players look dejected after conceding an unfortunate second goal
By Dominic Booth
26/11/16
Results elsewhere went against the Bluebirds on a deflating afternoon
Neil Warnock wasn't happy as Cardiff went 2-1 down
There were some positive signs for Cardiff City , despite a 3-1 defeat to Aston Villa but Neil Warnock's side were condemned to the Championship drop zone once again.
Although the mood has lifted significantly since Warnock replaced Paul Trollope, three defeats in their last four matches tell the story.
Warnock is still facing a huge task to ensure the Bluebirds don't drop down to League One.
Albert Adomah, Jonathan Kodjia and Rudy Gestede scored at Villa Park but it was a goal by Blackburn's Charlie Mulgrew which meant Warnock's men dropped a place to 22nd in the table.
Blackburn leapfrog Cardiff into 21st with a shock win at league leaders Newcastle United, leaving the Bluebirds firmly in the mire.
Despite a few concerns from fans, most will be confident of Warnock leading a Bluebirds revival and ensuring relegation isn't an issue, as he did with Rotherham last season.
Cardiff players look dejected after conceding an unfortunate second goal