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Rob Tankiewicz scores twice in Cardiff City's pre-season win over Cork City

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 15, 2026, 3:43 PM

Last updated Jul 15, 2026

Rob Tankiewicz scores twice in Cardiff City's pre-season win over Cork City

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Rob Tankiewicz scored two goals in the second half of Cardiff City's pre-season victory against Cork City, leading to a 6-1 final score. The 17-year-old midfielder, who made his debut last season, earned praise from manager Brian Barry-Murphy for his performance. Barry-Murphy emphasized the need for Tankiewicz to continue improving to fulfill his potential as a player. Tankiewicz signed professional terms with Cardiff in June and previously appeared as a substitute in April against Northampton.

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•Tankiewicz scored a brace in the second half against Cork City.
•Cardiff City won the match 6-1, continuing their pre-season.
•Manager Barry-Murphy praised Tankiewicz's mentality and performance.
•Tankiewicz debuted last season as Cardiff's youngest player.
•He signed his first professional contract with Cardiff in June.

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3:43 PMYahoo Sports — Rising star Tankiewicz knows he must work hard - Barry-Murphy

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Brian Barry-Murphy has reiterated that Cardiff City rising star Rob Tankiewicz must continue to improve following his starring role in Tuesday's pre-season win over Cork City. The Wales youth international temporarily became Cardiff's youngest player last season after debuting aged 16 years and 117 days before team-mate Axel Donczew (15 years and 234 days) pipped him to the accolade 64 minutes later. Tankiewicz made one further senior appearance for Cardiff last season, as a sub against Northampton in April, before earning an opportunity to impress in pre-season.
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Yahoo SportsJul 15, 2026, 3:43 PM
Rising star Tankiewicz knows he must work hard - Barry-Murphy
Brian Barry-Murphy has reiterated that Cardiff City rising star Rob Tankiewicz must continue to improve following his starring role in Tuesday's pre-season win over Cork City. The Wales youth international temporarily became Cardiff's youngest player last season after debuting aged 16 years and 117 days before team-mate Axel Donczew (15 years and 234 days) pipped him to the accolade 64 minutes later. Tankiewicz made one further senior appearance for Cardiff last season, as a sub against Northampton in April, before earning an opportunity to impress in pre-season.

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