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Skipper's Brilliance Fuels Argyle's Rout of League Leaders
23 Feb
Summary
- Captain Joe Edwards delivered an outstanding performance against league leaders.
- Edwards played a key role in the team's first two goals.
- Strikers scored twice each in the dominant 5-2 win.
Plymouth Argyle head coach Tom Cleverley lauded captain Joe Edwards for an "outstanding" display in their decisive 5-2 victory against League One leaders Cardiff City.
Edwards, the club's longest-serving player, was pivotal in the Pilgrims' success, directly influencing the first two goals of the match. Cleverley emphasized how Edwards perfectly executed the game plan, which involved an aggressive, risk-taking, and quality transition strategy.
Cleverley singled out the skipper for his consistent, high-level performances. The head coach described the first goal, stemming from an Edwards turnover, as one of the season's best, exemplifying the team's current aggressive and clinical transitional play.
While strikers Lorent Tolaj and Bim Pepple each scored twice, ensuring a convincing win, the focus remained on Edwards' leadership and impactful contributions throughout the game.
