Wolves 1-0 Cardiff City: Bluebirds suffer first Championship loss after late Mark Hudson own goal
Aug 23, 2014
By Alex Bywater
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men left Molineux without a point
A late Mark Hudson own goal meant Cardiff City went down to a 1-0 defeat to Wolverhampton Wanderers at Molineux.
With Kenwyne Jones surprisingly left on the bench, the Bluebirds created few opportunities against last season's League One Champions.
Adam Le Fondre and Jones, who was a half time replacement for Nicky Maynard, had the best chances and although Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side struggled for rhythm, it did look as if they would at least return home with a point.
But all that evaporated with just seconds left on the clock, as centre half and skipper Hudson put through his own net.
It left the Bluebirds to digest their first defeat of the season after an impressive start to the new campaign.
Solskjaer's decision to leave Jones, who has scored three times this season already, on the bench was a strange move. John Brayford was also among the replacements while summer signing Anthony Pilkington made his first start for the club.
A three man central midfield meant Cardiff lacked width at times and in a scoreless first half, both sides struggled to create chances.
Wolves dangerman Bakary Sako hit the post direct from a corner with David Marshall flapping while Le Fondre went close to scoring a superb individual effort.
After a stale first period, Jones was introduced at the break and he nearly won the game for City in the final few minutes.
The former Sunderland man controlled a Peter Whittingham pass with his chest and volleyed towards goal, only to see his effort brilliantly saved by Carl Ikeme.
And when Wolves went up the other end, Hudson's own goal concluded what was been a pretty miserable week for Cardiff City.