Cardiff's rally came a little too late after Ryan Babel's stunning strike. If Brighton win this evening it will probably curtains for the Bluebirds.

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Goodbye.

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Owen Coyle
Former Bolton manager on BBC Radio 5 Live

What a goal that was from Ryan Babel. Cyrus Christie has a wonderful run, turns back, rolls it into the feet of Babel. It's a wonderful strike!

Cardiff throw the kitchen sink at Fulham in the final few minutes but cannot find a way past Sergio Rico. First Danny Ward sees his effort blocked by the goalkeeper then Cardiff skipper Sean Morrison head straight into Rico's arms from a good position.

Bobby Reid makes an almost immediate impact when his shot is blocked. Junior Hoilett seizes on the rebound and rattles the crossbar.

Agonising for Cardiff.

Striker Bobby Reid on for Aron Gunnarsson for Cardiff as Neil Warnock makes final roll of the dice.

The goal has shaken Cardiff into life and Fulham goalkeeper Sergio Rico finally makes a meaningful save as he acrobatically tips Danny Ward's header over the crossbar.

Dafydd Pritchard
BBC Sport Wales at Craven Cottage

Is Scott Parker trying to troll Cardiff? With five minutes left, he's brought on former Swansea centre-back Alfie Mawson.

Nathaniel Mendez-Laing sees an angled effort punched away by Fulham goalkeeper Sergio Rico.

Moments later Cardiff have a half-hearted penalty shout when Rhys Healey is shoulder to shoulder with Tom Cairney before going to ground. However, referee Chris Kavanagh does not appear remotely interested.

Rhys Healey is on for Victor Camarasa.

Cardiff need more urgency here. They are edging closer to going down with a whimper unless they can find a moment of inspiration from somewhere.

Into the last 20 minutes now.

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The hirsute Aron Gunnarsson leans back against the advertising hoardings before launching a long throw into the Fulham box. It's repelled by the home side's defence before Cardiff reogranise to stifle the counter attack.

Moments later, a well-timed tackle from Nathaniel Mendez-Laing gives Fulham their 10th corner of the match. Yet again they fail to threaten. Fulham caretaker boss Scott Parker needs to work on some different routines on the training ground perhaps.

Dafydd Pritchard
BBC Sport Wales at Craven Cottage

This game has really opened up after that disjointed first 45 minutes.

Fulham have created a raft of chances, sparking into life their hitherto silent fans.

Cardiff, meanwhile, have managed a few half-chances but they'll need more quality in the final third if they are to get that crucial breakthrough.

Cardiff make an attacking change. The ineffective Oumar Niasse is replaced by Danny Ward. Neil Warnock's side need a goal here.

Nathaniel Mendez-Laing, Cardiff's most impressive player thus far, teases a low cross into the penalty area but Leandro Bacuna loses his footing and the chance goes begging.

Moments later, Victor Camarasa's speculatively shoots from distance. His radar is off and the ball flies wide.

Another Fulham chance.

Tom Cairney's curling cross from the left swirls in the wind and causes a heart-in-the-mouth moment for Cardiff goalkeeper Neil Etheridge as he is forced to back peddle and swat the ball over crossbar.

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Owen Coyle
Former Bolton manager on BBC Radio 5 Live

Mitrovic has got to score, at least hit the target.

He was 12 yards out in front of goal. With his quality, you expect him to put it in the corner but he blazes it over the bar.