Snapshot: Cardiff's last outing at Ninian Park in 2006/2007 ended in a disappointing 1-0 defeat to Hull City.It was a lacklustre performance from the Bluebirds, who failed to really take the game to their relegation-threatened opponents after a relatively quiet goalless first-half.

City had looked liked denting the Tigers survival fight early on, with two chances for Steve Thompson, but his headers lacked the bite to trouble Myhill.Roger Johnson then hit a stunning long-range effort from 35 yards which was tipped away for a corner after seventeen minutes.Peter Whittingham's long-range drive on after twenty one minutes, which skimmed past Myhill's right hand post was the last Bluebirds effort of any real note in a first-half which they were well on top but unable to capitalise.A Dean Windass effort which was palmed away for a corner with ten minutes of the half remaining was as close as Hull had come and after the first 45 it was difficult to tell they were the side with all to play for.

In the second-half Hull started showing their desire to take the game and the half was only six minutes old when they hit what proved to be the winner.Steve McPhee hit a shot just inside the area which Forde did well to deflect, but only as far as the experienced Dean Windass, who drove in from close range to send the Hull fans into rapturous celebrations.Cardiff failed to replicate their striking chances of the first half and the highlight of the second half for the Bluebirds was the introduction of 16 year-old Aaron Ramsey - the youngest ever Cardiff City debutant - a few minutes from time.

The atmosphere in the away section grew after it became known that former Bluebird Alan Lee had hit a late equaliser against Leeds - which has effectively relegated the Yorkshire club by way of goal difference - and means Hull will be visiting Ninian Park next season.

Team News: A few changes were made to the starting line-up from the disappointment of Loftus Road. Most notable was the return to fitness for City skipper Darren Purse at the back - Purse partnered by Roger Johnson. Kerrea Gilbert's injury meant on either side were McNaughton and Ledley.

The changes continued in midfield starting with a place for Darcy Blake alongside Stephen McPhail. Ledley dropping to left-back resulted in Peter Whittingham on the left, with Paul Parry on the opposite flank. The final and most obvious change was up front following Chopra's suspension. Stephen Thompson was partnered by Warren Feeney with the hope that they could produce the goods to ensure a happy last game at Ninian Park.

Chronological Report: The atmosphere was unusual inside Ninian - on one hand the home supporters there to 'enjoy' the football without the pressure of any ramifications - pride the only thing on offer from a potential win. On the other hand the travelling Hull supporters had everything to play for based on their league status. While the eyes were firmly on the action in South Wales, the ears would have been placed at Leeds United's progress at home to Ipswich.

The opening ten minutes were entertaining enough despite the lack of any major chances for either side. Steve Thompson was offered two chances to take the lead with similar left hand crosses by Whittingham and Ledley respectively. Their close range placing coupled with a lack of power however denied the Scotsman on both occasions.

Hull were prevented from much action appearing in the Cardiff penalty area, although our visitors looked relatively comfortable under the pressure of their hosts.

Cardiff were edging the match based on notable efforts to test Myhill - a Hollywood shot coming from birthday boy Roger Johnson after sixteen minutes to sting Myhill's gloves from thirty five yards. Cardiff then had an opportunity to take the lead via a low Whittingham drive which flew wide to the left of the Grange End goalmouth.

Hull were cautious in their approach, perhaps concerned over leaving holes at the back- all the while with news coming in of relegation rivals Leeds taking the advantage over Ipswich. Lee Peltier came closest, but couldn't take advantage of a pass back mix up from Johnson and Forde.

The Tigers did find a spell of pressure close to the half hour, first through Steve McPhee who made a run on the right, then crossed towards Windass without any end product forthcoming. On Loan Bantam Dean Windass then showed his quality with a rasping shot, forcing Forde to dive and save with an outstretched hand covering the top corner.

The half was lacking any real bite, ending with two chances coming for Cardiff that couldn't be taken. Whittingham and Parry's training ground free-kick failed to connect. In the added minute of stoppage time Parry then sent in a cross towards Feeney - the Northern Irish International doing well to connect with a header based on the pace of the ball, but the flick on flew over the bar just ahead of the interval whistle.

HALF TIME: CARDIFF 0 - 0 HULL

If the game was lacking any cutting edge in the opening forty five minutes, it was given just the tonic to fire it up at the opening of the second. After five minutes of a similar standing, Hull grasped the nettle after five minutes through veteran Dean Windass who latched on to the ball after Forde had done well to deny McPhee's close range shot. With Windass there to capitalise, the goal was a formality - and one that sent the travelling Tigers wild.

GOAL: CARDIFF 0 - 1 HULL. Windass. 51 mins

Cardiff were looking to find a way back into the match, but were looking decidedly easy to knock off the bal, while also unable to impose themselves with any aggression to encourage the home support. Darcy Blake deserved credit however for his battling in the middle of the park, and was appropriately applauded for his efforts by the home fans.

Two chances came for Whittingham, although neither could find the target or bother Myhill. Hull were also finding things far too easily as Cardiff were making errors across the park. They could have stretched their lead on the hour as Ledley was turned inside out by Forster, but the low cross was well seen by Forde who held well to deny the onrunning amber and gold shirts.

Both teams made changes as the half progressed - Hull swapping McPhee for Barmby, then Cardiff Flood for Whittingham. The game continued without anything to shout about - only a weak Parry header that gave Myhill no problems.

Final changes were made - Gunter coming on for McNaughton, then Arron Ramsey making club historyat the age of sixteen years and one hundred and twenty three days, becoming the youngest ever fist team player, beating John Toshack's 1965 record against Leyton Orient.

Four minutes of added time were added, though Cardiff couldn't find a way through to the Tigers delight. The final whistle signalled a massive afternoon for Hull, now safe after Leeds relegation at home to Ipswich.

FULL TIME: CARDIFF 0 - 1 HULL