PLAYER RATINGS: CITY V CARLISLE UTD (FA CUP)

The mixed Cardiff City player ratings as fringe player leads second-half comeback against Carlisle
By Glen Williams

The Bluebirds fought back to draw 2-2 against Carlisle and here is how each player rated


Alex Smithies 7
Did well to save the initial penalty and was not at fault for any of the Carlisle goals. Made some solid saves throughout.


Cameron Coxe 5
Was at fault for the second goal and looked a little flustered at times. But made a goal-saving block in the second half and grew in confidence.


Sean Morrison 5
A welcome return to the side for the City skipper. Was calm and composed when the hosts went down but struggled when it opened up late on.


Sol Bamba 5
Again at fault for Carlisle's first after his clumsy challenge on Jack Bridge gave away the penalty.

Joe Bennett 7
Was a real threat for the hosts all afternoon. Looked to have his attacking mojo back with his marauding runs and excellent crosses.


Will Vaulks 6
An average outing for the Welshman. Was impressed by his leadership in the absence of Marlon Pack and he had a couple of decent efforts.


Leandro Bacuna 5
Uncharacteristically clumsy in possession for the midfielder. Not his finest afternoon in a City shirt.


Callum Paterson 7 (star man)
Has been a fringe player this season but gave the manager food for thought. Played a starring role in both goals and proved a real handful in attack.


Gavin Whyte 6
His industry has been missed in recent weeks. Some quality lacking at times but turned home a fine header to equalise.


Josh Murphy 6
A real game of two halves for him. Couldn't get going in the first and was fouled a lot, but stepped it up after the break and influenced the game.


Danny Ward 5
Had a couple of frustrating moments in the first half in front of goal but had one fine shot saved well by the goalkeeper.


SUBS

Lee Tomlin (on for Coxe 78) 5
Was brought on to produce some magic late on but his attempts failed and he lost possession a couple of times.


Robert Glatzel (on for Ward 78) 5

Was given a couple of opportunities to score late on but his efforts were denied by the Carlisle defence.

Mine

Smithies-6

Coxe-6
Mozza-4
Bamba-4
Bennett-7

Whyte-7
Vaulks-6
Bacuna-4
Murphy-5

Patterson-8
Ward-4

Tomlin-4
Glatzel-5