Cardiff City finished their pre-season schedule on a high note by securing a 4-1 victory over AS Roma at Cardiff City Stadium. Yousef Salech, Ollie Tanner, and Cian Ashford, who netted twice, provided the goals to overwhelm the Italian side.
Goalkeeper Nathan Trott played a pivotal role by stopping a penalty from Paulo Dybala during a dominant first half where the Welsh side established a 3-0 lead. Although Dybala managed to score for the visitors shortly after the break, Tanner quickly responded to re-establish the three-goal margin.
Head coach Brian Barry-Murphy, who recently committed to a contract extension, fielded a near-full-strength lineup with only Rubin Colwill and Dylan Lawlor sidelined. This performance serves as a boost for the squad as they prepare for the upcoming Championship season. The team will officially begin their competitive schedule with a Carabao Cup match against Swindon Town on August 8, followed by a league opener against Wrexham on August 17.
