Play-off credentials showcased Up until this point, there
Thu Feb 25, 2021 2:27 pm
Play-off credentials showcased
By Glen Williams
Thursday 25th February 2021
Up until this point, there was an almost tongue-in-cheek optimism from Cardiff City fans about their chances of reaching, and staying in, the play-off spots.
It was whispered in hushed tones, because, pressure-wise, being in the chasing pack is a far more comfortable place than being in the top six.
But Bluebirds fans will have woken up on Thursday morning with an extra spring in their step.
Beating a team like Bournemouth at this stage of the season is about as convincing a way to showcase your play-off credentials as possible.
They didn't smash and grab or nick a dodgy decision, either. Cardiff bossed the majority of the first half and were deserving of their two-goal lead at the break.
Bournemouth came hard at the end when they had to throw caution to the wind, with nothing to lose, but it's no less than was expected. They have some top players in that squad and they were always going to pose a threat.
Dillon Phillips made a number of top stops, but many of the chances were from range and Cardiff, while having to hold on, will feel deserving of all three points.
So, 14 games to go now and Reading, in fifth place, are just two points ahead having lost their last two matches. Momentum is so crucial at this time of the season and Cardiff will now no doubt have the Royals in their sights.
For Cardiff fans, this is now the time to believe.
By Glen Williams
Thursday 25th February 2021
Up until this point, there was an almost tongue-in-cheek optimism from Cardiff City fans about their chances of reaching, and staying in, the play-off spots.
It was whispered in hushed tones, because, pressure-wise, being in the chasing pack is a far more comfortable place than being in the top six.
But Bluebirds fans will have woken up on Thursday morning with an extra spring in their step.
Beating a team like Bournemouth at this stage of the season is about as convincing a way to showcase your play-off credentials as possible.
They didn't smash and grab or nick a dodgy decision, either. Cardiff bossed the majority of the first half and were deserving of their two-goal lead at the break.
Bournemouth came hard at the end when they had to throw caution to the wind, with nothing to lose, but it's no less than was expected. They have some top players in that squad and they were always going to pose a threat.
Dillon Phillips made a number of top stops, but many of the chances were from range and Cardiff, while having to hold on, will feel deserving of all three points.
So, 14 games to go now and Reading, in fifth place, are just two points ahead having lost their last two matches. Momentum is so crucial at this time of the season and Cardiff will now no doubt have the Royals in their sights.
For Cardiff fans, this is now the time to believe.
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Re: Play-off credentials showcased Up until this point, the
Thu Feb 25, 2021 3:24 pm
The pundits keep talking about Phillips' saves but what about the save Begovic made from Moore.
As the away team I think we would expect our keeper to have to make a few saves but he wasn't exactly overworked
As the away team I think we would expect our keeper to have to make a few saves but he wasn't exactly overworked