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The haywire Cardiff City player ratings vs Leeds United as defence dire but substitutes make huge impact

Neil Etheridge 4

Hauled down Patrick Bamford to concede the penalty. Had his blushes saved by a remarkable comeback.

Lee Peltier 4

Made a couple of last-minute interventions to stop further damage, but was swamped at right back for the most part.

Sean Morrison 4

A difficult reintroduction for the skipper. Scored the all-important second but was sent off after a reckless challenge on Nketiah.

Aden Flint 3

Inexcusable defending to let Patrick Bamford chest and score from close range. Hobbled off after 41 minutes.

Joe Bennett 3

Overrun and was forced to commit a number of fouls in order to stop any further damage. Great ball in for Morrison's goal, though.

Marlon Pack 4

Uncharacteristically gave the ball away far too often and was often treading water when Leeds hit on the counter-attack.

Will Vaulks 4

Always going to be difficult coming in for this one. Looked shaky in possession and struggled at times defensively.

Joe Ralls 4

Looked miles off the pace to begin with, sprinting up and down the wing, out of position. More comfortable when moved inside.

Nathaniel Mendez-Laing 4

Another frustrating outing for him. Barring the odd flash he was ineffectual in attack and left Peltier isolated far too often in defence.

Lee Tomlin 6

Sloppy in possession at first. Did well to finish from a very tight angle to get City on the board. Also flicked on brilliantly for Glatzel's late goal.

Danny Ward 4

Had very few chances and wasted them. Took a golden chance off Tomlin's feet and volleyed a difficult one over before half-time.

SUBS

Curtis Nelson (on for Flint 41) 4

Didn't do a whole lot wrong, but no one in this defence deserves any more than a four.

Gavin Whyte (on for Ralls 61) 6

Looked lively when he came on and benefited from the game opening up late on in piece.

Robert Glatzel (on for Ward 73) 7

Had just one chance to score a memorable goal and took it with aplomb. About all you can ask. What a reintroduction into the side.

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