Forest Green Rovers 1:5 Cardiff City — Match Report

Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORT

Chris Willock scored a hat-trick as Cardiff City thrashed Forest Green Rovers 5-1 in a Club Friendly. The Championship side were utterly dominant from the first whistle, leaving their National League hosts with no answers in a one-sided contest.

Isaak Davies opened the scoring in the ninth minute before Willock took over, netting in the 15th, 22nd and 36th minutes to complete his treble inside the first half. Yousef Salech added a fourth for Cardiff in the 24th minute, while David Turnbull was booked for the visitors after the break. Forest Green’s Kyle Kelly grabbed a consolation in the 68th minute, but the damage was long done.

Cardiff controlled the game on the numbers, holding 65% possession to Forest Green’s 35% and winning the corner count 7-2, reflecting their complete territorial dominance. Chris Willock was the standout with a rating of 8.71 out of ten, scoring three goals from midfield. CheckLive's model made no prediction for this fixture, and no next fixture is scheduled.

Questions & Answers

What was the final score of Forest Green Rovers vs Cardiff City?

Forest Green Rovers 1-5 Cardiff City (Club Friendly Games).

Who scored?

Isaak Davies (9') for Cardiff City; Chris Willock (15') for Cardiff City; Chris Willock (22') for Cardiff City; Yousef Salech (24') for Cardiff City; Chris Willock (36') for Cardiff City; Kyle Kelly (68') for Forest Green Rovers.

Were there any cards in Forest Green Rovers vs Cardiff City?

Yellow cards: David Turnbull (Cardiff City).

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