Football League World
·5 December 2021
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·5 December 2021
10-man Cardiff City were beaten 3-2 by Sheffield United on Saturday at the Cardiff City Stadium.
It was a day to forget for Cardiff City captain Sean Morrison as he was sent off with Cardiff City leading 1-0.
The Bluebirds took the lead in the 32nd-minute through Mark Harris as Sheffield United failed to clear a free-kick and Joe Ralls’ lofted pass fell fortuitously to Harris who turned and fire home.
Sheffield United piled on the pressure but Cardiff held before the game changed momentum into the Blades’ favour.
Sean Morrison was sent off in the 52nd minute after he misjudged a challenge as Billy Sharp raced clear with the referee going straight to his back pocket for a red card with Morrison denying a goalscoring opportunity.
This forced Cardiff to defend for much of the second half and Sheffield United seemingly took control of the game.
The pressure paid off for Paul Heckingbottom’s side as Morgan Gibbs-White equalised in the 72nd minute before Billy Sharp put Sheffield United ahead.
David McGoldrick made sure of the three points as he added a third in the 75th minute before Mark McGuinnes made sure it was a nervy ending for the Yorkshire side.
It was Sean Morrison however who drew criticism from supporters as they took to Twitter to vent their frustration at their captain’s red card.
Here’s what they said.