Alex Smithies 7
Can't really be blamed too much for the goals. Made a series of fine stops to try to keep Sheffield United at bay.
Mark McGuinness 6
Worked so hard in the back three, particularly after Morrison's red card. Rose well to take his goal.
Sean Morrison (c) 4
Hadn't done too badly up until the red card, but he his dismissal was ultimately costly for his team.
Curtis Nelson 7
Unlucky not to open the scoring in the first half. Put his body on the line in the second. One of his better performances.
Perry Ng 5
Guilty of a few untidy touches, but grew a little more into the game as it wore on. Overall, though, a pretty quiet performance.
Joe Ralls 7 (star man)
Two assists on an otherwise disappointing afternoon. First one in particular was sublime, but his delivery from the set-piece was spot on again.
Marlon Pack 5
Couple of nice passes early on but energy tailed off as the game wore on.
Ryan Giles 5
Fizzed in a couple of lovely crosses, but couldn't quite have his usual influence on the game.
Mark Harris 7
Scored a truly wonderful goal, and made some terrific runs. Linked up well with Isaak Davies, although was occasionally sloppy in possession. Subbed.
Isaak Davies 7
As above in many ways. So bright in the first half. Nearly scored a stunning solo effort shortly after the Harris opener. Unlucky to be subbed.
James Collins 5
Worked his socks off all afternoon. A big presence in the air too. Ultimately, though, seldom looked like scoring. Subbed.
Subs:
Aden Flint (on for Harris 55) - Added some much needed steel following Morrison's red card - 6
Will Vaulks (on for Davies 64) - Made little meaningful impact - 4
Kieffer Moore (on for Collins 64) - Gave Cardiff some much-needed bite in the final third. Denied a goal by a fine save - 7
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