Cardiff City player ratings as star man is the heartbeat and youngster steals the show

Cardiff City player ratings as star man is the heartbeat and youngster steals the show

Here is how the Bluebirds players rated in the clash with Peterborough United

Cardiff City huddle (Image: Huw Evans Picture Agency)

Cardiff City started the season with a 2-1 win over Peterborough, thanks to goals from Rubin Colwill and Ronan Kpakio. You can see how the match unfolded here.

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Football correspondent Glen Williams gives out his ratings to each player.

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Matt Turner 8

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Debut for the 23-year-old. Made one acrobatic save before the break and couldn't do much about the penalty, which was buried into the bottom corner. Ensured the match was won with a fantastic, flying effort to deny Gustav Lindgren late on. Top outing.

Ronan Kpakio 8

Was pretty assured in defence and joined the attack regularly. Sent in a few dangerous low crosses. But undoubtedly stole the show with his stunning winner, a first-time strike hit incredibly sweetly. A fantastic way to score your first senior goal for the club.

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Dylan Lawlor 5

Struggled to deal with the physicality of Bradley Ihionvien on occasion. Got booked earlier and escaped a second yellow for a clumsy challenge. Was taken off after the hour. Still learning the trade.

Will Fish 7

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Pinged for his challenge on Declan Frith, which led to the penalty, but was otherwise very good. Could be a big season for the centre-back. Join the Cardiff City breaking news and top stories WhatsApp community.

Joel Bagan 6

Rather reserved in attack but his typical, calm self in defence - that was until an uncharacteristically poor pass to Wintle led to Ihionvien testing out Turner from 25 yards.

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Ryan Wintle 8

Showed experience in the middle and produced some eye-catching passes out to Tanner. Was still sprinting, hounding Posh's players, late into the piece. Did his job well.

Joel Colwill 7

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Had a nice link-up with Tanner on occasion, but it was inconsistent, too. Showed good industry and really came alive in the second half, showcasing those driving runs and looking more assured in possession.

Rubin Colwill 9 (star man)

As you'd expect, Cardiff's most prominent attacking threat. Carried the ball really well and dictated the attacking play, whipping one shot just wide early. Netted that wonderful free-kick and was the beating heart of City's attack, donning that captain's arm band.

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Ollie Tanner 7

Another who was a little inconsistent but he was involved a lot. Put one excellent cross in to Salech to create a big chance and had a low shot from 20 yards saved. Found Kpakio for the winner.

Yousef Salech 6

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Had a bullet header saved in the first half, but didn't get a whole heap of service, really, with crosses evading him. Had to battle well, but he'll have better matches as the season goes on.

Cian Ashford 6

A really quiet one for the young Welshman. Played out on the left flank and couldn't really get into the game as much as he'd had have liked.

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Subs

Jesper Daland (Lawlor 64) 7 - Defence looked far more assured after his introduction. Won a number of headers and dealt well with the physicality of Posh's forwards. Cleared a number of crosses late on.

Callum Robinson (Robinson 77) 6 - Rippled the sidenetting with one effort.

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Chris Willock (Ashford 77) 6 - A relatively neat and tidy cameo from the winger after coming on.

Isaak Davies (Tanner 90) NA

Eli King (J. Colwill 90) NA

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