How they rated
RAFAEL CABRAL
Made a super save from Wilson in the firsthalf but couldn’t come up with a heroic save to stop Moore’s penalty.
OMAR RICHARDS
A clumsy tackle to give away the penalty late in the game as he hung out a foot to trip Kieffer Moore.
TOM HOLMES
Dealt with the physical presence of Moore excellently throughout the game and showed his exciting potential with an accomplished display.
LIAM MOORE
A decent performance from the skipper as Cardiff were kept quiet in for much of the game until they struck late.
ANDY YIADOM
Was well positioned late in the game to hook Wilson’s chip over Rafael off the line to stop a certain goal.
ANDY RINOMHOTA
An uncharacteristically jaded performance form the midfielder. Was taken off late in the game and replaced by John Swift.
JOSH LAURENT
Worked hard as usual but struggled to help Reading try and break Cardiff’s defence down.
MICHAEL OLISE
A disappointing display that was crying out for a player of his quality to produce some moments of quality to get past a determined Cardiff defence.
OVIE EJAIRA
Looked most likely to create something decisive for Reading. Had several blocked efforts at goal but couldn’t find the net.
YAKOU MEITE
Poached from close range to rescue a point, which although may not be enough come the end of the season, it gives Reading a glimmer of hope.
LUCAS JOAO
Still struggling to produce anything close to the form he showed in the first-half of the season. Went off after an hour with a dislocated shoulder.
SUBSTITUTES
George Puscas 5, John Swift 5, Sam Baldock n/a, Sone Aluko n/a, Dejan Tetek n/a