Match report
Blackburn Defeats Cardiff 5-2 in League Cup Thriller
Blackburn
5–2
FT
Cardiff
Sep 27, 2023
Blackburn showcased an impressive attacking display to defeat Cardiff 5-2 in the League Cup. Early goals from J. Garrett and A. Sigurdsson set the tone, followed by a hat-trick from A. Moran. Despite Cardiff's initial response through C. Robinson and K. Etete, Blackburn maintained control and secured the win with D. Markanday scoring late on.
Key Facts
- • Blackburn: 5 goals (J. Garrett, A. Sigurdsson, A. Moran x3, D. Markanday)
- • Cardiff: 2 goals (C. Robinson, K. Etete)
- • A. Moran scored a hat-trick for Blackburn
- • Substitutions made by both teams in the second half
Lineups
Blackburn
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 12 L. Wahlstedt (G)
- 11 J. Rankin-Costello (D)
- 4 J. Hill (D)
- 16 S. Wharton (D)
- 3 H. Pickering (D)
- 6 S. Tronstad (M)
- 30 J. Garrett (M)
- 18 D. Markanday (M)
- 24 A. Moran (M)
- 7 A. Sigurðsson (M)
- 33 S. Telalović (F)
Substitutes
- 2 C. Brittain
- 8 S. Szmodics
- 22 Z. Gilsenan
- 27 L. Travis
- 17 H. Carter
- 1 A. Pears
- 5 D. Hyam
- 37 T. Bloxham
- 23 A. Wharton
Cardiff
Formation: 3-4-2-1
Starting XI
- 13 R. Rúnarsson (G)
- 2 M. Romeo (D)
- 18 E. Adams (D)
- 24 J. Panzo (D)
- 32 O. Tanner (M)
- 19 R. Sawyers (M)
- 35 A. Rinomhota (M)
- 25 K. Evans (M)
- 27 R. Colwill (F)
- 47 C. Robinson (F)
- 9 K. Etete (F)
Substitutes
- 33 J. Crole
- 40 J. Beecher
- 45 C. Ashford
- 34 J. Colwill
- 37 V. Campbell
- 50 C. Twose
- 49 L. Giles
- 41 M. Turner
- 31 M. Fagan-Walcott
Timeline
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13' Blackburn Goal · Normal GoalJ. Garrett · Assist: J. Hill -
18' Cardiff Goal · Normal GoalC. Robinson · Assist: R. Colwill -
36' Blackburn Goal · Normal GoalA. Sigurdsson · Assist: A. Moran -
45'+3 Cardiff Goal · Normal GoalK. Etete · Assist: R. Sawyers -
46' Blackburn subst · Substitution 1Off: H. Pickering · On: C. Brittain -
49' Blackburn Goal · Normal GoalA. Moran -
54' Blackburn Goal · Normal GoalA. Moran · Assist: C. Brittain -
60' Cardiff subst · Substitution 2Off: K. Evans · On: J. Beecher -
60' Cardiff subst · Substitution 1Off: K. Etete · On: J. Crole -
69' Blackburn Goal · Normal GoalD. Markanday · Assist: A. Moran -
70' Cardiff subst · Substitution 3Off: Ollie Tanner · On: C. Ashford -
71' Cardiff subst · Substitution 4Off: C. Robinson · On: J. Colwill -
73' Blackburn subst · Substitution 3Off: S. Telalovic · On: Z. Gilsenan -
73' Blackburn subst · Substitution 4Off: J. Garrett · On: L. Travis -
79' Blackburn subst · Substitution 5Off: D. Markanday · On: H. Carter
Match Stats
| Stat | Blackburn | Cardiff |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 14 | 10 |
| Pass Accuracy | 84% | 82% |
| Offsides | 3 | 3 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 20 | 6 |
| Corners | 7 | 2 |
| Total Passes | 592 | 449 |
| Yellow Cards | — | — |
| Blocked Shots | 7 | 1 |
| Shots on Target | 7 | 3 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 6 | 2 |
| Possession | 57% | 43% |
| Accurate Passes | 497 | 368 |
| Shots Inside Box | 15 | 4 |
| Saves | 1 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 5 | 2 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Blackburn's early lead through Garrett and Sigurdsson set the pace, providing confidence to their attack.
- ▸ A. Moran's hat-trick performance was crucial, turning the game decisively in Blackburn's favor.