Barnsley boss Valerien Ismael hoping Reds learn from costly mistakes at Cardiff City

VALERIEN ISMAEL lamented Barnsley defensive shortfalls which led to his first defeat as Reds’ head coach when they went down 3-0 at Cardiff City.
By Phil Harrison
Published 4th Nov 2020, 11:43 BST
FRUSTRATED: Barnsley boss, Valerien Ismael. Picture: Bruce RollinsonFRUSTRATED: Barnsley boss, Valerien Ismael. Picture: Bruce Rollinson
FRUSTRATED: Barnsley boss, Valerien Ismael. Picture: Bruce Rollinson

An early strike from Junior Hoilett and Joe Ralls’ third goal in two games had the Bluebirds coasting to victory before a Harry Wilson wonder-strike wrapped up victory.

The three points lifted the pressure on Harris and lifted the Bluebirds to within four points of the play-offs.

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The Tykes are now only four points above the relegation zone ahead of Saturday’s trip to Pride Park to take on a Derby County side hosting QPR on Wednesday night.

Cardiff City's Harry Wilson (left) and Barnsley's Mads Andersen battle for the ball at the Cardiff City Stadium. Picture: David Davies/PACardiff City's Harry Wilson (left) and Barnsley's Mads Andersen battle for the ball at the Cardiff City Stadium. Picture: David Davies/PA
Cardiff City's Harry Wilson (left) and Barnsley's Mads Andersen battle for the ball at the Cardiff City Stadium. Picture: David Davies/PA
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MATCH REPORT: Cardiff City 3 Barnsley 0 - Reds’ boss Ismael suffers first defeat

The heavy defeat in the Welsh capital was Ismael’s first taste of defeat since taking over last month, after opening his account with home wins over Watford and QPR.

“I was disappointed with the defending for the goals,” said a frustrated Ismaelafter defeat to Neil Harris’s side. “In the first half we could have had a penalty with Patrick Schmidt and then on the counter-attack we conceded a penalty, which was also a penalty, and that changed the game. We didn’t do enough after 90 minutes.

“A lot of things went wrong today, tiredness was an issue and we had injuries which forced us to change the formation.

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“It was very difficult because we weren’t dangerous enough in the opponent’s box and we didn’t create enough opportunities in their box to score.”

Ismael said he would be looking to put things right on the training ground ahead of SAturday’s clash with Philip Cocu’s Rams.

“We have to analyse why it was like this today and put it right for the game against Derby on Saturday,” he added.

“We saw today in the first half, it was very difficult, it was better when Victor Adeboyejo came on and I hope we can get Cauley Woodrow back soon because we need a physical striker for the next game. We have to adapt for the future and learn.”

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