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Sheffield United moved nearer to securing computerized promotion to the Premier League by coming from behind to beat Cardiff 4-1 at Bramall Lane.

Sory Kaba took his tally to 5 targets in seven video games when he gave the Bluebirds a shock lead from the penalty spot, however Manchester Metropolis loanee James McAtee levelled with a powerful solo aim, earlier than a spectacular diving header from Jack Robinson made it 2-1.

Cardiff substitute Connor Wickham struck the woodwork because the guests chased an equaliser, however Iliman Ndiaye slammed in a 3rd and Ciaran Clark prodded in from a yard out to take the sport away from Sabri Lamouchi’s relegation-threatened aspect.

A fifth win in seven video games sees the Blades prolong their lead over third-placed Middlesbrough and fourth-placed Luton to eight factors forward of the rest of Saturday’s motion, whereas Cardiff stay precariously perched in twenty first, one level above the underside three.

How the Blades put Cardiff to the sword

It didn’t take lengthy for Cardiff to indicate they had been going to make it laborious for his or her hosts. Jaden Philogene stepped in off the fitting and despatched a shot extensive from 25 yards, and it took important effort for the Blades to clear their traces a couple of minutes later after a misplaced move from Tommy Doyle induced panic within the field.

Sheffield United stored the ball effectively, however had little to indicate for it – and so they fell behind after 19 minutes, when Kaba continued his sizzling streak in entrance of aim by changing a penalty after Max Lowe had caught Jack Simpson with a excessive boot.

The hosts had been degree inside 5 minutes, although. It got here from a second of inspiration from McAtee, who collected possession and held off the problem of Andy Rinomhota earlier than dispatching a left-footed shot beneath Ryan Allsop.

It was not lengthy after the restart that the comeback was accomplished. Cardiff did not cope with a nook with any form of urgency, which allowed Doyle to elevate in a fantastic thing about a cross to the far put up, the place Robinson dived to move in a classy second.

Wickham’s shot that hit the crossbar got here after a sustained spell of stress, however there was to be no approach again into the sport for the guests thereafter.

Ndiaye ran onto Mark McGuiness’ ill-advised move again to Allsop, rounded the goalkeeper and rattled in to make it 3-1 and Clark was readily available to prod in after a nook to finish a assured, if a contact flattering victory for the hosts.

Participant of the match – Tommy Doyle

What’s subsequent?

Sheffield United are again in motion at 7.45pm on Tuesday April 18, after they face Bristol Metropolis at Bramall Lane. Cardiff, in the meantime, face Watford at Vicarage Street 24 hours later.

Each matches can be out there to observe reside throughout Sky Sports activities.