Flat Cardiff City player ratings as Curtis Nelson penalty proves costly and others fail to make impact in Reading defeat

Was largely untroubled, really. Did his thing well with the ball at his feet. Couldn't stop either goal.

Looked decent over on that right-hand side. We saw more of him going forward and was largely very good at shutting out Reading attacks over there.

Culpable for the penalty. Lucky not to be sent off for hauling down Ince, who was clean through on goal. Missed Perry Ng's footballing ability at times, too.

Misjudged the header which led to the penalty. Made a very good last-ditch tackle to deny Tom Holmes a certain goal.

Had a good battle with Junior Hoilett, gave as good as he got. Perhaps didn't see as much of him going forward this week.

When Cardiff were in the ascendancy, things went through him. Growing in stature every week.

A battling performance in the middle, lost possession a couple of times, though. Off at the break after taking a nasty foot to the head from Jeff Hendrick.

Wasn't in the game as much as Cardiff would have liked and couldn't really impart his influence on proceedings. Pretty anonymous.

Showed a fleetness of foot to create the odd chance or two. Offers City something different on the wing and looked to create when he could.

Some bits of neat link-up play, but again not in the game nearly enough from a Cardiff standpoint. Hooked early in the second half.

Really tidy with the ball at his feet and had City's best chances of the first half. Scored his first Bluebirds goal with a fantastic header and had a well-hit shot saved well not long after.

Joe Ralls (Rinomhota 45) 5 - Just looked a little off the pace when he came on but then adjusted.

Mark Harris (Watters 52) 6 - Showed far more willing than Watters and tried to at least get something going. Sent one headed effort over.

Jaden Philogene (Romeo