Aaron Ramsey netted home a late penalty to double Cardiff’s lead in their Championship match against Swansea.
Cardiff City substitute Ollie Tanner made an instant impact when he was substituted on in the 70th minute, scoring within 60 seconds of being on the pitch.
Neither side were able to hit the back of the net for the majority of the match, as both fans remained frustrated with their sides’ performances.
Cardiff City substitute Ollie Tanner made an instant impact when he came off the bench
Ramsey frustrated with his sides lack of goals until Ollie Tanner secured a 1-0 lead at home
Aaron Ramsey played alongside current Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta when he was at the club
The Former Arsenal star secured a penalty in the final five minutes of play to double his boyhood club’s lead and secure all three points for the hosts.
The South Wales derby result pushed Cardiff into fifteenth in the Championship, while Swansea are struggling in 22nd spot.
Cardiff will host Coventry next week, with Swansea travelling to West London for a QPR clash.
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MATCH FACTS:
Cardiff: (4-2-3-1) Alnwick, Ng, Goutas, McGuinness, Collins, Siopsis, Wintle, Meite, Ramsey, Ahearne-Grant, Ugbo
Subs: Ralls, Etete (80), Runarsson, Adams, Panzo, Colwill, Tanner (70), Rinomhota, Robinson (90+2)
Goalscorers: Tanner (71), Ramsey (86, P)
Cards: Tanner (81)
Swansea: (3-1-4-2) Rushworth, Wood, Pedersen, Darling, Grimes, Key, Tymon, Fulton, Patino, Yates, Lowe
Subs: Fisher, Cabango, Ginnelly (63), Paterson (63), Kukharevych (90+3), Cullen, Ashby, Cooper (90+3), Humphreys
Goalscorers: None
Cards: Fulton (57)
