Cardiff City were subjected to a crushing 7-0 defeat at the hands of league leaders Leeds United, leaving manager Omer Riza to apologize to the disappointed fans.
Omer Riza issued an apology to Cardiff City's supporters after their crushing 7-0 defeat at the hands of Leeds United. The visitors endured a nightmare start at Elland Road, conceding two goals in the opening 13 minutes. Brenden Aaronson and Manor Solomon were on target as Leeds dominated the first half for extended periods. Daniel James proved to be a constant menace for Cardiff, ultimately scoring his eighth goal of the season shortly after the restart.
Leading striker Joel Piroe added two more goals to his tally, while substitutes Wilfried Gnonto and Mateo Joseph also found the net, inflicting further misery on the Welsh club. Riza expressed his remorse, stating: 'This is the first time I've experienced such a result as a manager. If you don't demonstrate the desire to recover lost ground, they will exploit your weaknesses. It's a very humbling experience.' He further analyzed their performance, saying: 'We started poorly. Our intention was to stifle Leeds' attack but maintain discipline. We gave the ball away cheaply, leaving gaps and spaces between our defensive lines. They exploited our vulnerabilities with ease. There were so many aspects of our game that were simply not good enough today.' Acknowledging the disappointment of the fans, Riza added: 'I apologize to the supporters. They have been fantastic. Today is incredibly disappointing for them, and it simply cannot happen again.' Meanwhile, Leeds, who currently lead the table, are on track for a championship triumph after extending their unbeaten streak to 12 matches. 'They are in a very strong position, and I wish them all the best,' conceded Riza. The defeat marked Cardiff's first loss in the Championship since Boxing Day. The Welsh club remain in the lower echelons of the Championship table, perilously close to the relegation zone
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