Cardiff City has secured a spot in the Championship after defeating Reading 3-1. The team's promotion was confirmed when Exeter's goalkeeper, Jack Bycroft, scored a 96th-minute equalizer against Stockport, ensuring that all of Cardiff's rivals failed to win. Head coach Brian Barry-Murphy expressed his gratitude, stating, 'It means everything' and praised his players for their incredible ambition and exceptional football skills.
The match began with Cardiff's Rubin Colwill scoring a back-post header in the 40th minute, giving the team a 1-0 lead at halftime. Omari Kellyman then doubled the advantage 10 minutes into the second half.
Although Daniel Kyerewaa reduced the deficit in the 73rd minute, defender Perry Ng sealed the win with a superb angled effort from 20 yards, four minutes from the end. The team's promotion marks a significant milestone, as they return to the second tier after being relegated last season.
Barry-Murphy believes this is just the beginning, saying, 'I think the best thing is that we've only seen the start of it.'