Cardiff City secured a thrilling 2–1 victory over Wrexham to advance to the quarterfinals of the Carabao Cup. Yousef Salech opened the scoring for the Bluebirds in the 13th minute, before Kieffer Moore equalized for Wrexham. The winner came in the 71st minute from William Fish, sending Cardiff through to the next round.
The standout performer of the match was Joel Bagan, who starred at left-back for Cardiff. The 22-year-old was influential in both attack and defense, completing 50 passes, including seven into the final third, creating three chances, and providing a crucial assist for the winner.
Defensively, Bagan was solid, making a key clearance off the line and recovering possession twice. His aerial presence was also notable, winning 100% of his aerial duels and showcasing his physical strength and reliability at the back.
Cardiff City will now focus on the quarterfinals, as they hope to progress further.