Cardiff City produced one of the most extraordinary comebacks in their recent history as they came from 4-1 down to beat Burnley 5-4 in a nine-goal thriller at Cardiff City Stadium. Brian Barry-Murphy's side looked dead and buried after an hour, but a stunning late fightback, capped by Alex Robertson's stoppage-time thunderbolt, sparked scenes of absolute pandemonium.
Goalkeeper and Defence
Nathan Trott was rated 7. Conceding four goals is never a good look for a goalkeeper, but he was given precious little protection by those in front of him and told them all about it, too. He produced some important saves to keep Cardiff in the contest.
Perry Ng (7) delivered another typically energetic display from full-back, always willing to get forward and support the attack. He had his hands full defensively but kept driving on as Cardiff launched their remarkable comeback.
Krystian Bielik (5) was unusually sloppy in possession and suffered a few times defensively as Burnley exposed Cardiff's backline. He looked a little off the pace on his return to the starting XI. Will Fish (5) also struggled defensively and endured a difficult afternoon against Burnley's lively attack, looking to be carrying a knock, which perhaps explained some of his difficulties.
Joel Bagan (6) was one of the steadier performers in a Cardiff defence that endured a torrid afternoon, although a load of attacks came down his flank early on.
Midfield and Attack
Alex Robertson (8) had the misfortune of seeing a cross deflect off him and into his own net to make it 4-1, but he redeemed himself with an absolute thunderbolt in stoppage time to win one of the most extraordinary games this stadium has witnessed.
Rubin Colwill (9, star man) ran the show all afternoon for City's attack and looked back to his fluent, imperious best. Everything good seemed to flow through him, with his vision, creativity and two assists instrumental in this remarkable turnaround.
Cian Ashford (5) struggled for large periods, with his passing and decision-making letting him down at crucial moments. But he finished strongly and deserves credit for teeing up Salech's first goal to spark the comeback, albeit rather fortuitously.
Ollie Tanner (7) enjoyed a solid first half in attack and got his goal when Rubin Colwill's effort ricocheted off him. He looked lively and willing to take defenders on before making way for Salech.
Jack Moylan (8) was a little quiet playing as the central striker and squandered a golden opportunity with the goal gaping. He looked far more dangerous once Salech came on, though, and showed nerves of steel to dispatch his penalty.
Chris Willock (9) was up against six-time Premier League winner Kyle Walker and produced an absolutely fantastic display. His direct running, trickery and ability to beat his man caused problems all afternoon, and he capped it off by setting up Robertson's dramatic winner.
Substitutes
Yousef Salech (on for Tanner, 63) was rated 9 as the super sub. He looked like a man with a point to prove when he entered the fray and proved it, scoring twice to haul Cardiff back from the dead in a sensational cameo.
Calum Scanlon (on for Bielik, 71) was rated 7, always adding that spark and injection of pace when introduced late on. He helped give Cardiff renewed impetus down the left as they went hunting for the equaliser and winner.
Joel Colwill (on for Moylan, 90) and Ronan Kpakio (on for Willock, 90) were both rated N/A, introduced in the closing stages of a truly extraordinary encounter.
