Half-Time Report: Hull City in control against Cardiff City at the break

Hull City are beating Cardiff City after 45 minutes of action in their Premier League match, despite most of the chances falling for the home side.

Cardiff started well, with Wilfried Zaha demonstrating the type of form that persuaded Manchester United to sign him from Crystal Palace.

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The former Palace man had an effort saved by Allan McGregor, but then showed great skill to wriggle free of two tackles. However, Hull's goalkeeper saved again.

Hull then exposed the fragility of the Cardiff defence with the opening goal. Jake Livermore gave the ball to Tom Huddlestone, who, with the aid of a deflection, hammered in a shot.

McGregor again showed good reflexes to keep out Fraizer Campbell's header, before Alex Bruce and Curtis Davies made last-ditch tackles to deny Cardiff a shot at goal.

Despite being under pressure for the majority of the first half, Hull punished Cardiff with a brilliant counter-attack. Shane Long and Nikica Jelavic exchanged passes, before the latter found the net with a right-footed shot.