Cardiff City Clinches Vital Win Against Derby County in Championship Showdown
Cardiff City secured a crucial 2-1 victory over Derby County in a tense Championship clash at the Cardiff City Stadium on Saturday. The win eases Cardiff’s relegation worries, lifting them to 18th in the table, four points clear of the drop zone, while Derby remain perilously close to the bottom three.
The match, which was largely scrappy and devoid of quality in the first half, came alive in the second period. Cardiff broke the deadlock just after the hour mark when Callum Robinson capitalised on a rebound after his initial effort was saved. Two minutes later, substitute Anwar El Ghazi doubled the lead with a composed finish following a swift counter-attack. Derby pulled one back through Lars-Jørgen Salvesen, who headed home from a Jerry Yates cross, but Cardiff held firm to claim the three points.
Derby, who have now lost five consecutive league games, struggled to create clear-cut chances despite some early promise. Their injury-hit squad, which included several changes from their midweek defeat to Sunderland, lacked the cutting edge needed to trouble Cardiff consistently. Manager Paul Warne remains under pressure as his side continues to slide towards the relegation zone.
Cardiff, on the other hand, extended their unbeaten run to eight games across all competitions. Omer Riza’s side showed resilience and determination, particularly in the second half, to secure a vital win in their battle for survival. The result could prove pivotal as the Championship season enters its decisive phase.
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