Last night’s frustrating defeat ended a strong six game
unbeaten start to the new season for Cardiff City, in a bitchy game which
highlighted lots of positives despite the lack of points.
Following Saturday’s drab post international break 2-0 win
grinded out against Huddersfield, the Hull game was always going to be a bigger test
and a chance to measure where we stand when put up against a fancied promotion
chasing beast.
As expected, Hull were strong and well organised but it was
City who took the fight to them, forcing openings and set pieces but without
the cutting edge or ruthlessness to break them down.
Despite just 36% possession, it was Hull who took their
chances though and shut down the game. You could say it was a smart away team
performance getting the job done but in boxing tongue you would have to award
the Bluebirds the fight on points.
With the scoreboard flattering Hull, there were lots of
positives to take from the performance though with the team looking sharper and
better tactically perhaps than ever before under Slade and but for some hideously
unfair refereeing decisions (particularly penalty appeals) things may have been
different and my throat wouldn't be sore from shouting.
While losing the unbeaten record is hardly a plus, there's
no shame in taking much from a performance at home that – if built upon – shows
a sign of direction if nothing else.
Going forward, Russel will be looking for more invention and
patience in the final third and there’s a chance to put that right as City
travel north to Rotherham on Saturday.
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