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Dimitrios Goutas, sponsored by MightyTips, scored the winner as Cardiff City sealed a 1-0 win. Whilst Liam Palmer played all 90 minutes in Sheffield Wednesday’s 1-0 win to Stoke City. Blackburn Rovers fell to a 2-0 loss against Leeds, where Lewis Travis was not included in the squad. Huddersfield drew 1-1 with Bristol City, and Jacob Chapman was not in the team.
A late header from Dimitrios Goutas, in the 78th minute, meant Cardiff City won all three points. Goutas was named man of the match in a stellar performance. 83% accurate passes, a clean sheet, and a goal was enough for the Greek to steal the show.
The win means Cardiff City return to winning ways after their last two games, which they lost.
Minutes played | Touches |
Passes
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Passing accuracy
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Tackles
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Fouls drawn
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90' |
66
|
58
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82.8%
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2
|
2
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0 | 8.2 |
Liam Palmer started and played the whole game, helping Sheffield to a narrow 1-0 win. 78% accurate passes, 75% accurate long balls, meant his rating of 7.4 was justified. The right-back made one quality pass into the final third which almost added an assist.
Sheffield Wednesday finally found another win thanks to Musaba’s winner in injury time.
Minutes played | Touches |
Passes
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Passing accuracy
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Tackles
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Fouls drawn
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90' |
47
|
27
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77.8%
|
1
|
1
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0 | 7.4 |
Lewis Travis was missing from the matchday squad even after serving his suspension. Blackburn unfortunately fell to a 2-0 loss at home. Dan James opened the scoring before Summerville added one more in the 75th minute.
Blackburn have now lost their second game in a row, and will look to get back on track next match.
Jacob Chapman was not in the team for Huddersfield as they drew against visitors Bristol. They have now drawn three of their last five matches. 39% ball possession meant Huddersfield did not have much opportunity.
Huddersfield sit 21st in the league, and are only two points clear of relegation.
On Tuesday 12th December, Blackburn Rovers will play against Bristol, and Huddersfield play Preston North End. On Wednesday 13th December, Cardiff City entertain Birmingham, as Sheffield Wednesday travel to Norwich City.
Date | Match | 1 | x | 2 |
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12.12 |
Blackburn Rovers
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Bristol City
2.05 3.60 3.50 |
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Huddersfield Town
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Preston North End
2.63 3.20 2.80 |
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13.12 |
Norwich City
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Sheffield Wednesday
1.95 3.60 3.80 |
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Cardiff City
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Birmingham City
1.85 3.80 4.00 |