Brian Barry-Murphy:
"It's a very disappointing result for us, naturally, but we have to take it on the chin," said Barry-Murphy.
"We controlled the game in the early exchanges, but we weren't at our best and, when Plymouth broke, they looked dangerous.
"We needed to be better. Our mindset was to push forward at all times but when the penalty came it was difficult for the players. No issue with the players' attitude whatsoever.
"Well done to Plymouth and good luck to them. They're a powerful team and put the ball into forward areas very quickly. They scored from two breakaways when we looked like scoring. We didn't deal with that well enough and that's ultimately what cost us the game."
Next up for Cardiff is a trip to Doncaster Rovers next Saturday.
Doncaster have struggled this season, but won at Yorkshire rivals Rotherham United this weekend.
"We'll work as we always do and try to bounce back. Our focus is always the next game and to remain consistent," Barry-Murphy added.
"The players have been very calm all season. They don't get carried away when we're doing well and they won't get carried away when it hasn't gone our way.
"The players have not been affected by doing well. They've remained very humble when we win and it will be the same after a loss."
Tom Cleverley
"Outstanding performance. I'm so proud of the players they went toe-to-toe with the league's best and come out on top in every department.
"It was a really difficult moment when Kellyman sticks one in the top corner at 3-2, and that's why they are top of the league. They have got players who can create moments in really tight games out of nothing.
"The mentality we showed after that, coming up against the top side who would be confident and mentally resilient, to then be the team to kick on and really put the game to bed, it was a complete performance. I'm so proud of the players that the hard work they are putting in is being rewarded."
