Nathan Trott and his Cardiff City teammates extended their formidable unbeaten league run to 12 matches with a dominant 4-1 victory over AFC Wimbledon. The result cements Cardiff City’s momentum as they continue to climb the table, driven by a blend of clinical finishing and defensive resilience.
The visitors started brightly under the lights, creating several early chances to test the Cardiff backline. Callum Maycock seemed destined to score after latching onto a loose ball, but a goal-saving sliding block from Alex Robertson kept the Dons at bay. Alistair Smith followed up with a powerful effort from distance, but Trott was well-positioned to make a comfortable catch, recording another steady performance in a season already marked by 11 shutouts.
Cardiff steadily seized control, and their pressure told in the 22nd minute with a goal straight from the training ground. Alex Robertson’s clever corner was pulled back to Joel Colwill, whose crisp first-time strike flew into the net to give the hosts the lead.
The Bluebirds emerged for the second half with similar intent and quickly doubled their advantage. Ollie Tanner turned provider, picking out an unmarked Perry Ng, who headed home with ease. The relentless pace continued just minutes later as Ng returned the favor, finding Tanner on the half-turn; he struck first-time to beat the keeper at the near post and effectively end the contest.
With three minutes of normal time remaining, Cardiff added a fourth to put the result beyond any doubt. Substitute Callum Robinson threaded a pass to Omari Kellyman, who drove into the area and curled a composed finish into the far corner. The victory follows a string of impressive results, including a recent 3-1 win over Luton Town and a 3-0 shutout against Rotherham.
Meanwhile, it was a frustrating evening for Kane Crichlow, who remained an unused substitute as Chelmsford City were forced to settle for a point against Maidstone United. After Lyle Taylor’s second-half opener looked to have secured the win for the Clarets, Ruben Carvalho struck a dramatic equalizer in added time to ensure the spoils were shared.
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