The head coach watched his side demonstrate both sides of their game to leave the Welsh capital with three points. That ensured their first away win of the Championship season at the seventh attempt. Rovers played some brilliant football , which saw them score two beautifully-crafted goals.
The first was a flowing, 41-pass move working the ball from defence and into the opposition’s net. But the team also weather a real storm once Cardiff got back to 2-1 from the penalty spot. They had to ensure 10 minutes of serious bombardment in their penalty area before Lewis Baker scored on the counter-attack to win the game.
READ MORE: TONY MOWBRAY OPENS UP ON BOWEL CANCER BATTLE Eustace was really pleased with his side impressing in both aspects of the game. Real hallmarks for any Championship team if they’re to win on the road. “That was a proper Championship game.
First half was excellent, the second half required us to dig in deep and defend the box for our lives which we did,” Eustace told The Lancashire Telegraph. “We knew we’d then get opportunities on the break and we did. It was an all-round Championship performance.
“I think to win any games in this league, you have to be adaptable. Play football when you can, defend your box when you can and transition. There are lots of areas to be good at.
“We do a lot of work on our defensive side lots of work with the ball and in transition. You have to be adaptable in the Championship and not too predictable. “It’s go.
