The Bluebirds secured their fourth consecutive Championship victory with a 2-0 win over struggling Rotherham.
Goals in the second half from Kion Etete and Perry Ng secured the win for Cardiff, who now sit in sixth place in the table.
However, Bulut emphasized that there can be no complacency, especially as they face an extended period without their star player, Aaron Ramsey, due to a knee injury.
Bulut acknowledged the recent success, saying, “Having four wins is a great achievement. Our performance in the last four league games has been excellent.
But we must not rest on our laurels; we need to continue working hard. Building a successful team quickly is a challenging task, and we are still in the process.”
The match against Rotherham may not be remembered as an exciting encounter, but Cardiff thoroughly deserved their victory, with Rotherham offering little resistance.
The first half was uneventful, marked by some neat passing but a lack of penetration from both sides.
Cardiff had the territorial advantage, but they failed to create clear chances. Captain Ryan Wintle had the best opportunity of the half, but his shot was comfortably saved by Rotherham’s goalkeeper.
Rotherham’s offensive struggles were evident as they failed to create any noteworthy opportunities in the first half. This lack of attacking prowess reflected their disappointing start to the season, leaving Cardiff fans expecting more from the home team.
The second half saw Cardiff increase their tempo, leading to the opening goal in the 56th minute when Karlan Grant’s cross was headed into the bottom corner by Kion Etete.
Cardiff maintained control of the game, with substitute Ollie Tanner and Karlan Grant coming close to adding to the scoreline.
Rotherham showed signs of life in the 80th minute when substitute Arvin Appiah had a near miss, but they struggled to create clear chances throughout the match. Cardiff’s defense, led by Mark McGuinness, remained solid.
Cardiff secured their victory just before the end of normal time when Perry Ng capitalized on a defensive error by Rotherham to score the second goal.
Rotherham manager Matt Taylor acknowledged the need for improvement in away games and mentioned the team’s positive hour of play in this match.
However, he emphasized the importance of converting such moments into full 90-minute performances, especially given their league position.
In summary, despite a less-than-thrilling match, Cardiff City’s manager Erol Bulut demanded more from his team even after their four-match winning streak, as they prepare for a period without Aaron Ramsey.
The victory over Rotherham demonstrated their control of the game, but there is still room for improvement, according to Bulut.
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