How Cardiff rated
DILLON PHILLIPS
Tipped Conor Hourihane’s early free-kick around the post when it was threatening to sneak in. Cleared a couple of dangerous corners plonked right on his nose, too. Brilliantly tipped Morgan Whittaker’s shot away in the dying seconds. Kicking left a bit to be desired.
SEAN MORRISON (CAPT)
Another warrior-like performance. Put his head in where it hurt, made a number of blocks and interceptions when the Swans built up a head of steam, and contributed in the other box, too.
ADEN FLINT
Fired home the bullet-header early doors to give Cardiff the lead. Screamed at the defensive line to keep them in shape and barked at the midfielders if they were sitting too deep. Another giant performance.
CIARON BROWN
Thanks to Cardiff’s press, Swansea had to lump balls forward to Andre Ayew and the centre-back kept batting them back from whence they came. Made two crucial late blocks.
LEANDRO BACUNA
Another one who was instrumental in the high press. Smashed one volleyed effort straight at Woodman in the first half. Ran tirelessly all night and put in a solid display for just over an hour.
WILL VAULKS
Made one outrageous 35-yard, volleyed pass with the outside of his boot to set-up a chance for Bacuna. Was dragged left and right with relentless defensive tasks and did so brilliantly.
JOE RALLS
A top performance, considering he was playing out of position at wing back. Was hesitant to get too far forward but stuck to his defensive tasks superbly well.
MARLON PACK
Forced Freddie Woodman into a big save which led to Flint’s goal. Kept calm and composed throughout and organised the midfield well, especially when the late pressure was heaped on.
HARRY WILSON
He really looked up for it and busted a gut leading the press, picked out a couple of lovely balls, too. But his influence diminished as Swansea grew into it.
KIEFFER MOORE
Cardiff needed him to be on song from the off and he was. Missed a gilt-edged chance when he rounded the keeper, but that was the only blot on his copybook. Simply put, Cardiff could not have withstood the barrage without his peerless back-to-goal ability.
STAR MAN: TOM SANG
A really confident showing from the youngster, his best yet, and what a time to put in a performance like that. Won headers, intercepted passes and bombed forward at will. A tremendous outing from the wing -back.
SUBSTITUTES
Josh Murphy (for Bacuna, 66), Sheyi Ojo (for Wilson, 84). Not used: Alex Smithies, Jonny Williams, Max Watters, Mark Harris, Junior Hoilett, Rubin Colwill, Sam Bowen.