Cardiff end Hereford's FA Cup dream

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Another efficient performance by those party-poopers Cardiff spelled an end to the 'nice little earner' for the Division Two club who will always have a special place in the folklore of the great old competition because of their 1972 shock win over Newcastle when they were non-leaguers.

Their latest Cup episode was good while it lasted. Replays against Leeds and Tranmere. A few sell-outs, including yesterday's cross-border skirmish, have filled the coffers nicely. There is still everything to play for as Hereford return to league business with promotion on the cards and their confidence sky high.

Hereford manager and club owner Graham Turner had every reason to be smiling despite the defeat and said: "We gave it everything we had and were beaten by a very good Championship side.

"There is no need for our heads to be down. We put up a good fight and came close to equalising late on.

"Promotion would mean so much to us financially and professionally and that is still a viable target. I'm trying to add to the squad before the transfer window closes and this Cup run has helped give us some financial assistance."

Cardiff, conquerors of nonleague Chasetown, had another tricky assignment on this occasion but handled it with confidence until late on. They took the lead smack on half-time with a superb 25- yard shot from Kevin McNaughton.

Cardiff consolidated their lead with a 67th-minute penalty by striker Steve Thompson after Hereford substitute Clint Easton tripped McNaughton with his first contribution of the game.

But much of their confidence evaporated in the 77th minute when Hereford striker Theo Robinson finished a move clinically by driving home a low right-footed shot from just inside the penalty area.

Cardiff, previously comfortable, looked decidedly edgy and their experienced goalkeeper Michael Oakes had to make two important saves from Robinson and Simon Johnson in added time.

Cardiff boss Dave Jones said: "The most important thing was that the attitude of my players was bang on."

It needed to be as Hereford delivered a typical fighting Cup performance.