Olofinjana back to haunt Hull

11 September 2010 17:30
Seyi Olofinjana inevitably came back to haunt Hull boss Nigel Pearson by heading a crucial first-half opener to help sink his parent club 2-0 and secure all three points for Cardiff. The midfielder, on a season-long loan in south Wales, was only allowed to play after Pearson and counterpart Dave Jones struck a deal which also allowed defender Anthony Gerrard to take to the field following his loan switch in the opposite direction last week. But Pearson must have been regretting the agreement after 20 minutes as Olofinjana rose to power home Whittingham's inswinging free-kick and hand the Bluebirds a slender one-goal advantage they held until nine minutes from time. That was until Gavin Rae ended the game as a contest with his first of the season to ensure Cardiff have now collected 13 points from 15 in an unbeaten start to their npower Championship campaign. Hull provided stern opposition, particularly in the second half, but were left to rue a lack of attacking threat as they extended their unwanted record to 27 away matches without victory.

Source: PA