WE’RE GOING UP! BLUEBIRDS SOUVENIR SPECIAL

JOE Ralls’ 84th-minute penalty proved enough for Cardiff who remained in the automatic promotion spots with victory at the Riverside Stadium.

“I thought we were super today. We looked like we knew what we were doing and I thought we created some good chances.”

Etheridge; Manga, Morrison, Bamba; Peltier, Ralls, Bryson, Bennett; Mendez-Laing (Paterson 89), Hoilett, Ward (Bogle 90). OMAR Bogle scored before being sent off as the Bluebirds were beaten by Severnside rivals Bristol City at Ashton Gate.

“Absolutely (the red card) changed the game, but I go back to the 48th minute, the worst tackle of the game against Sol Bamba should have been a certain yellow against (Marlon) Pack.”

Etheridge; Manga, Morrison, Bamba, Peltier; Paterson, Bryson (Tomlin 84), Ralls; Mendez-Laing (Feeney 7) (Ward 57), Hoilett, Bogle. THE Bluebirds were denied an injury-time penalty after Sean Morrison appeared to be hauled down in the area as Cardiff had to settle for a draw against Neil Harris’ side.

“I pointed to the stand and asked if he (referee Steve Martin) enjoyed the applause. He was consistently poor: he started off badly and fell away.”

Etheridge; Manga, Morrison, Bamba; Peltier, Bryson (Tomlin 74), Ralls, Bennett (Paterson 37); MendezLaing, Hoilett, Ward (Bogle 64). NEAL Maupay missed an absolute sitter for the Bees as first-half goals from Joe Ralls and Danny Ward ensured the Bluebirds preserved their unbeaten home record with victory over Dean Smith’s side.

“I’m really proud of the lads today after a difficult week. Right from the first training session, they have focused because we knew we’d be under the cosh.”

Etheridge; Manga, Morrison, Bamba, Bennett; Damour (Gunnarsson 69), Bryson, Ralls; Feeney (Paterson 73), Hoilett, Ward (Gounongbe 90).