How Cardiff rated

ALEX SMITHIES

Couldn’t do much about Michael Obafemi’s opening goal and was largely assured in commanding his box. But the goals kept flying past him and he was helpless.

PERRY NG

Made the tackle of the day when he sprinted across to deny Obafemi, who was clean through on goal. He scythed the Swansea man down just before he pulled the trigger.

ADEN FLINT

Struggled far more than he has done in recent games. Misplaced a few passes, misjudged the odd lofted ball into him as well. Just looked off it.

MARK MCGUINNESS

Largely did all right until the game opened up and then things got a bit stretched. Still part of a defence which conceded four, though.

TOMMY DOYLE

Just a little below the standard we have come to expect from him. Miss-controlled the ball a couple of times and his usually pinpoint crossing was just off the mark. Booked for a late challenge on Hannes Wolf.

RYAN WINTLE

Made a wonderful intervention to stop Wolf, who was clean through on goal. Didn’t see much of the ball but was assured enough mopping up in front of the backline.

JOE RALLS

Was a little bit scrappy and inaccurate at times. Blazed a decent chance over the bar and just couldn’t find the killer passes when going forward.

JOEL BAGAN

Just reverted to the Bagan of old, a little. Was a little cautious and nervous up against Cyrus Christie and opted to turn back to his own goal too many times. Swansea found a lot of joy down his side.

JORDAN HUGILL

Won a number of headers and aerial duels, but missed gilt-edged chances. Scuffed a volleyed effort on goal just 10 yards out. Also miscontrolled 12 yards from goal at the start of the second half before he later headed wide from a free header.

MARK HARRIS

Had the thankless task of chasing the ball endlessly down the channels. Fashioned Cardiff a nice little break with some neat footwork in the first half but tried a little too much and was dispossessed.