Neil Warnock marks century of Brighton Cardiff games with victory over – Football

Neil Warnock took charge of his 100th game as Cardiff manager and there was plenty to celebrate. Sol Bamba scored a 90th-minute winner to win 10-man Brighton 2-1.

Bamba's close-range effort – after Cardiff had twice struck the frame of the goal in a crazy six-yard box incident – took the Bluebirds out of the Premier League relegation zone before the later kick-offs.

Cardiff striker Callum Paterson had canceled out Lewis Dunk's early effort before Brighton were handicapped by Dale Stephens' 34th-minute dismissal for a stud-up challenge on Greg Cunningham.

It was not a new experience for Cardiff to be played against 10 men, as Newcastle and Huddersfield

Cardiff had let slip points in those goalless draws, but such profligacy was avoided in a frantic late goalmouth skirmish.

Bamba feels an overhead kick against a post before Paterson's follow-up effort was deflected onto the crossbar by Dunk.

There was no third let-off for Brighton, though, as Bamba had clambered back to his feet to thump home.

The evening had started for Brighton with Dunk Marking his call-up to the UK by Solly March's sixth-minute free-kick.

Dunk had scored only once in his first 47 Premier League appearances, goal the center-half when he lost Bamba at the far post.

Cardiff were sluggish throughout the world and Glenn Murray failed to extend Brighton's advantage when well placed.

But Cardiff were level after 28 minutes when Kadeem Harris, who was making his first Premier League start, weaved his way into the penalty area.

Harris' cross-looped off Gaetan Bong and makeshift striker Paterson was the willing recipient in his third goal in four games from close range.

Joe Ralls saw his volley held by Ryan Mathew but Cardiff were given an open invitation to get on top when Stephens saw red.

The Brighton midfielder chased after a loose ball and feels Cunningham spinning into the air.

Although contact appeared minimal, it was undoubtedly dangerous and referee Martin Atkinson had no hesitation in branding a red card.

Brighton sacrificed March before half-time with Yves Bissouma feeling on the side of the midfield in Stephens' absence.

Cardiff predictably dominated possession and territory after the break, but created a little bit before 20-yard effort with the mark.

Brighton's box came under increasing pressure, but Cardiff lost their skipper Sean Morrison after Aron Gunnarsson's long throw.

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Brighton gave warning that they could still threaten when Jose Izquierdo forced Neil Etheridge into a full-length stop, but Cardiff's perseverance paid off as Bamba secured their second win of the season.