Swindon 0-3 Cardiff

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Robert Earnshaw scored his fourth goal of the season to help Cardiff to their first league win in six games as they overcame Swindon.

The Welsh side dominated throughout and Earnshaw's clever finish from Paul Brayson's cross gave Alan Cork's men a deserved lead in the 36th minute.

Cardiff goalkeeper Neil Alexander then had to be alert to keep out efforts from Guiliano Grazioli and Alan Reeves.

But a minute after the restart winger Jason Bowen capitalised on a mistake by Bobby Howe to extend the visitors' lead.

The Robins had David Duke sent off on the hour mark for a second bookable offence.

Bluebirds captain Graham Kavanagh sealed an emphatic win with a powerful header ten minutes from time.

Danny Invincible and Neil Ruddock both came close for Roy Evans' side but Cardiff never looked like relinquishing their lead.

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Swindon: Griemink, Gurney, Ruddock, Reeves, Duke, Steve Robinson, Hewlett, Howe, Paul Edwards, Invincible, Grazioli. Subs: McKinney, Osei-Kuffour, Heywood, McAreavey, Nathan Edwards.

Cardiff: Alexander, Weston, Prior, Gabbidon, Simpkins, Kavanagh, Boland, Bowen, Brayson, Thorne, Earnshaw. Subs: Gordon, Young, Legg, Hamilton, Low.

Referee: C Foy (St. Helens)