Snapshot: Roger Johnson's last gasp equaliser made for a hard earned and valuable point at the KC Stadium, as Cardiff finally made their possession count to send the Hull fans home in disillusionment.

It was looking like being another horrible afternoon up north for Cardiff following Hull taking an early lead inside the opening two minutes through McPhee hitting the roof of the net after well presented by Richard Garcia. Cardiff responded almost immediately however, showing massive character to equalise through Gavin Rae setting the ball to Steven Thompson to fire home.

The first half continued with Cardiff taking the initiative going forward, though they were unable to capitalise on some solid approach play. Hull however soaked up the pressure and looked to go in a goal up after winning a fortieth minute penalty, which Windass sent to Kasper's right, with the keeper guessing well to parry. We were then contemplating a half time coffee, when out of nowhere Garcia pounced to capitalise on Kasper's misdirected punched clearance to make it two.

The second half was a lot less glamorous for the neutral as the match descended into less of a football match and more of a battle. Cardiff couldn't find the possession and attacking qualities of the first half, while Hull did well to slow the match down then break as necessary.

The usual loss looked a certainty despite some goal-line clearances for our hosts, but at the end of the fourth minute of stoppage time, Cardiff's high line was rewarded via substitute Whittingham setting the ball for Johnson to send in following what seemed a slight deflection. Whichever way it came, we were happy to take it, leaving the KC Stadium feeling as if we'd won the league. Ok, maybe not quite, but you get the drift.

Team News

Hull only made one change to their starting eleven following the goalless draw with Bristol City as Richard Garcia came in to start. Bryan Hughes was out of the sixteen, while Doug Livermore.

Hull: Myhill, Ricketts, Turner, Brown, Delaney, McPhee, Ashbee, Marney, Garcia, Windass, Campbell. Subs: Duke, Dawson, Folan, Okocha, Livermore.

Two changes were made to the starting eleven, with Glenn Loovens suspension ensuring a starting place at the back for Roger Johnson. Up front we were given our first look at the Scottish strike partnership of Steven Thompson and Stephen MacLean, while Jimmy-Floyd Hasselbaink joined the ranks on the Cardiff bench, sitting alongside Aaron Ramsey who had been drafted in. Injury fears for both Ledley and Parry were proven unfounded as both Welsh wingers featured from the start.

Cardiff: Schmeichel, Capaldi, Johnson, Purse, Gunter, Ledley, McPhail, Rae, Parry, Thompson, MacLean. Subs: Oakes, Whittingham, Hasselbaink, McNaughton, Ramsey.

Chronological Report

It was an unbelievably bad start for Cardiff, with the travelling Bluebirds finding themselves a goal behind inside the opening two minutes. Campbell was the instigator with a great ball across to Garcia on the right, who then cut into the area well before sending a low cross to McPhee, who at close range gave Schmeichel no chance to send the Tigers ahead.

GOAL: Hull 1 - 0 Cardiff. McPhee. 2 mins

Cardiff responded to the early deficit in a positive manner, with Gavin Rae illustrating our intent by charging into the box minutes after going behind. Despite not being able to capitalise on that occasion, Rae was heavily involved moments later as he again surged forward, from the edge of the box presenting the ball to Steve Thompson who beat his markers and then beat Myhill with a clinical shot to the right corner of goal.

GOAL: Hull 1 - 1 Cardiff. Thompson. 5 mins

The Bluebirds continued to show strength of character as they continued to apply pressure on their hosts. Purse came relatively close with a header over the bar from Paul Parry's seventh minute corner and then both Thompson and Ledley were unlucky not to force a second - Thompson forcing the Tigers 'keeper to produce a good save, while Ledley on the pick-up hit the post with his effort.

Goalmouth action dried up a little as the half continued, though Cardiff must have been the happier of the two following their quick comeback and subsequent better use of the ball going forward as the half progressed.

Hull however were dangerous on the break, and almost took advantage after thirty four minutes from Myhill's free-kick that left the Bluebirds back-line stranded, allowing Delaney to try his luck against Schmeichel.

The Tigers resurgence began as the half was coming to a close, starting with Darren Purse being unlucky to have been adjudged to have fouled Frazier Campbell in the area for a Hull penalty. Dean Windass stepped up to make it two, but didn't count on Schmeichel diving to the right to parry and save his weak shot to deny the lead.

Cardiff looked to make the lead their own minutes later, though Myhill in the Tigers goal did just enough to connect with Joe Ledley's shot that just trickled outside of the post.

Our hosts then took the lead just before the break to make it a difficult half time talk for City boss Jones. The ball was whipped in from the left by Delaney, with Schmeichel not able to get a clear connection from his punch in the area. The ball fell kindly to Garcia who from ten yards did well to volley into the unguarded net.

GOAL: Hull 2 - 1 Cardiff. Garcia. 42 mins

Cardiff again looked to break back quickly from going behind, though efforts from both Rae and Ledley couldn't find their way to beat Myhill as we walked down the tunnel a goal behind.

HALF TIME: HULL 2 - 1 CARDIFF

Hull came out of the blocks with more speed than their guests after the break, winning two quick corners inside the opening three minutes to offer early tests for the Cardiff defences.

While the Bluebirds were showing every sign of intent, Hull were largely untroubled inside the opening ten minutes, coming closest to conceding as Parry's chip and Thompson's header was directed straight at Myhill after fifty three minutes. At the other end Marney was the only player to gauge a reaction from the home support with his shot sent over the bar.

The match took a brief break as Ricketts' late challenge on Ledley was enough to warrant a yellow card. Minutes later Jones made a tactical change by bringing on Peter Whittingham for Tony Capaldi, with Joe dropping to left-back.

The match was more of a battle than a football spectacle, as Hull looked to slow things down whenever possible, then break as Cardiff were forced to hold a higher line in search of an equaliser. Cardiff then came close from a corner, but the panic in the area was averted by the Tigers as their bodies in the box did enough to clear.

Cardiff were finding it hard to get back into the match and were afforded further frustration after seventy minutes as Darren Purse was shown a yellow card for his challenge on Campbell.

Hull boss Brown made a change minutes later as Doug Livermore was brought on to replace McPhee, though seconds later Thompson somehow missed the target with what looked like an assured equaliser. Another change followed as Hull continued to break the closing minutes of the game up. Off went Windass, making way for Caleb Forlan.

The match continued to see little come to make us think there was much chance of a late goal, though Dave Jones looked to roll the dice by bringing on Hasselbaink for Gavin Rae as Cardiff changed to a 4-3-3 formation. Phil Brown responded by introducing defender Dawson for Campbell.

Four minutes of time were added to offer a glimmer of hope, which MacLean almost took a minute in, though his close range effort was blocked on the line. Cardiff piled everyone forward, winning a free kick at the death which was sent in by Schmeichel. To our amazement and relief the ball came to Whittingham, who set the ball to Roger Johnson - the defender taking a shot which looked to take a slight deflection and surge over Myhill and into the net for parity.

GOAL: Hull 2 - 2 Cardiff. Johnson. 90 + 4

Seconds remained, though the final whistle came to secure a valuable away point at what has been an all too unhappy hunting ground in recent years. Cardiff had snatched a draw from despair and will look to take the euphoria into a touch teat on Tuesday when we entertain Charlton at Ninian Park.

FULL TIME: HULL 2 - 2 CARDIFF