Bolton subs combine to sink Cardiff late | OneFootball

Match in Five Sentences: Bolton Wanderers beat Cardiff City 1-0. Thierry Gale headed in the winner in the 90th minute from Thelonius Bair's cross. Steven Schumacher's changes proved decisive as the substitutes combined following sustained Cardiff pressure. Cardiff registered 17 attempts and 59.3% possession, but Gavin Bazunu's string of stops kept them out. Bolton rise from 21st to 17th and visit Norwich City next, while Cardiff drop to 21st and host Charlton Athletic.

Player of the Match: Gavin Bazunu anchored Bolton with a series of crucial saves, preserving the clean sheet with late stops as Cardiff pushed.

Stat of the Match: Gavin Bazunu produced 10 saves, the platform for Bolton's win despite Cardiff's 10 shots on target.

Three Things We Learned: Cardiff controlled territory and chance volume with 59.3% possession and 17 attempts, yet could not beat Bazunu. Bolton's defence was resolute, making 29 clearances and winning 62.1% of tackles to absorb pressure. New signing Thelonius Bair logged his first Bolton assist, creating the decisive goal for fellow substitute Gale.