Cardiff City thrashed Roma, with the visitors only managing to narrow the gap.
Cardiff City beat Roma 4-1 at Cardiff City Stadium, with goals from Ashford, Salech, and Tanner; Roma only managed to score one goal before suffering a heavy defeat.
- 0'The match has started.
Cardiff City hosts Roma.
- 3'GOAL! Cardiff City (1-0)
Minute 3:Cian Ashford( ) scored. Score: 1 - 0.
- 13'Cardiff City pressed forward after scoring the opening goal.
After 13 minutes, Cardiff City dominated the game with 54-46 possession and a 3-0 lead in shots, including 2-0 on target. Roma were under pressure, while Cardiff City continued to trouble them with a 3-1 advantage in corners.
- 25'Cardiff City pressed forward after scoring the opening goal.
After 25 minutes, Cardiff City were leading Roma 1-0 and exerting significant pressure despite the 50-50 possession. The home team had a superior number of shots, 4-0, with 2-0 on target, forcing Roma to focus on defense.
- 29'Substitution
29th minute (): Mattia Mannini comes on to replace Muhammed Bah.
- 30 minutesGOAL! Cardiff City (2-0)
30th minute:Yousef Salech( ) scored. Score: 2 - 0.
- 35'Missed penalty
35th minute: Paulo Dybala misses the penalty.
- 37'Cardiff City were more effective despite Roma having possession.
In the 37th minute, Cardiff City were leading 2-0 and making the difference through their efficiency: although Roma had possession 55-45, Cardiff City had more shots 5-3, with 3-1 of those on target. Roma had slightly more possession but hadn't put enough pressure on Cardiff City's defense.
- 39'GOAL! Cardiff City (3-0)
39th minute:Cian Ashford( ) scored (assist: Yousef Salech). Score: 3 - 0.
- 45'End of the first half
At the end of the first half, the score was 3-0.
- 46'The second half has begun.
The second half has begun.
- 46'Substitution
46th minute (): Daniele Ghilardi comes on to replace Gianluca Mancini.
- 46'Substitution
46th minute (): Harry Tyrer comes on to replace Nathan Trott.
- 49'Cardiff City still holds the upper hand.
In the 49th minute, Cardiff City still had the upper hand in terms of possession.54 - 46and exert clear pressure through6 - 3Corner kick. Roma struggled to regain control of the game after just one corner.2shots on target, compared to4of the opponent.
- 58'GOAL! Roma (3-1)
58th minute:Paulo Dybala( ) scored (assist: Matías Soulé). Score: 3 - 1.
- 61'Cardiff had the upper hand, but Roma had more shots on goal.
In the 61st minute, Cardiff City had a slight advantage in possession (52-48) and corners (6-3). However, Roma had more shots on goal (7-9), while Cardiff still held a 3-1 lead.
- 63'GOAL! Cardiff City (4-1)
63rd minute:Ollie Tanner( ) scored. Score: 4 - 1.
- 64'Yellow card
64th minute: Santiago Castro receives a yellow card.
- 64'Yellow card
64th minute: Matías Soulé receives a yellow card.
- 66'Substitution
66th minute (): Ronan Kpakio comes on to replace Perry Ng.
- 66'Substitution
66th minute (): Donyell Malen comes on to replace Santiago Castro.
- 71'Substitution
71st minute (): Robinio Vaz comes on to replace Paulo Dybala.
- 71'Substitution
71st minute (): Jan Ziolkowski comes on to replace Mario Hermoso.
- 72'Substitution
72nd minute (): Emanuele Lulli comes on to replace Wesley.
- 72'Substitution
72nd minute (): David Turnbull comes on to replace Cian Ashford.
- 73'Cardiff City still holds the upper hand.
In the 73rd minute, Cardiff City still controlled the game, leading Roma 4-1 and having a slight advantage in possession (54-46). The home team continued to press with 7-3 corner kicks, while Roma had to focus on defending and waiting for counter-attacking opportunities.
- 76'Yellow card
76th minute: Evan Ndicka receives a yellow card.
- 78'Substitution
78th minute (): Isaak Davies comes on to replace Yousef Salech.
- 78'Substitution
78th minute (): Eli King comes on to replace Ollie Tanner.
- 78'Substitution
78th minute (): Callum Robinson comes on to replace Alex Robertson.
- 81'Substitution
81st minute (): Luigi Cherubini comes on to replace Matías Soulé.
- 82'Substitution
82nd minute (): Noah Anyadike comes on to replace Gabriel Osho.
- 82'Substitution
82nd minute (): Paul Ujobolo Moreno comes on to replace Joel Bagan.
- 82'Substitution
82nd minute (): Filippo Reale comes on to replace Devyne Rensch.
- 82'Substitution
82nd minute (): Rob Tankiewicz comes on to replace Joel Colwill.
- 85'Cardiff still holds the upper hand.
Entering the 85th minute, Cardiff City still held the advantage with 53-47 possession and 7-4 corners. Roma weren't completely outmatched with 10-10 shots on goal, but Cardiff had more shots on target, 6-4.
- 87'Substitution
87th minute (): Francesco Panico comes on to replace Bryan Cristante.
- KTFinal score: Cardiff City 4-1 Roma
The match ended with a score of 4-1.
Updated at 00:12 02/08/2026
Match information
Cardiff City will face Roma in a Friendlies Clubs friendly match. The game will take place at 9:00 PM on August 1st, 2026 at Cardiff City Stadium.
This is a clash between Cardiff City and Roma, taking place as both teams have the opportunity to test their preparation through a friendly match. Given that it's not a competitive match for points, this encounter can be seen as a chance for the coaching staff to assess the team's performance and the players' readiness.
Cardiff City faces Roma
Cardiff City have the home advantage when they host Roma at Cardiff City Stadium. The familiar playing environment could help the team be more proactive in their approach to the game, especially in the opening stages.
Meanwhile, Roma enters the match as the away team. The game will be an opportunity for the team to showcase their tactical approach in away conditions, and also to gather more data for their future preparations.
Predicted lineup and waiting point
There is currently no specific information regarding the expected lineups, absent players, or tactical formations of the two teams. Therefore, personnel choices and on-field operations will only become clearer once the match takes place.
The key to this match lies in how Cardiff City capitalize on their home advantage and how Roma control the game. Maintaining team shape, transitioning between attacking and defensive phases, and capitalizing on opportunities will be crucial factors shaping the course of the encounter.
Match analysis
Cardiff City vs Roma is a friendly match taking place at Cardiff City Stadium at 21:00 on August 1st, 2026. Due to a lack of data on form, squad strength, and head-to-head records, it is not possible to make a specific assessment of the teams' capabilities or predict the outcome.
Overall, the match promises to provide useful information about the preparations of both Cardiff City and Roma. Their proactive approach and ability to adjust tactics will be key factors to watch throughout the contest.
*This article was created with the assistance of artificial intelligence (AI).
