Gareth Bale -- a Cardiff native -- looked particularly energetic in the early stages of the contest .
After switching to the left - hand side of the pitch , native set up what proved to be the Super Cup - winning goal .
Gareth Bale -- a Cardiff native -- looked particularly energetic in the early stages of the contest , and after switching to the left - hand side of the pitch , he set up what proved to be the Super Cup - winning goal .