A superb performance by Cardiff, controlling the first half, fighting a rearguard action in the 2nd, applying a spell of pressure which led to a wonderful goal and holding out against a late onslaught takes them one step closer to Wembley and 2 games away from a historic date with the Premier League.
3,000 Bluebirds, myself included, sang their hearts out in a Walker Stadium crowd of almost 30,000 making most of the noise and atmosphere as Cardiff recorded a hard fought but deserved win as City created more and better chances with Chops hitting the post, Jay hitting the bar, other close shaves but Dave Marshall had to produce two stunnignlate saves to preserve the lead.
The winner, on 78 minutes, came from a Peter Whittingham, wide angled, 25 yarder which comprehensively beat Foxes keeper Chris Weale at his near post. A stunning strike which was Beckham-esque and would still be talked about had it been netted by a Brazilian or a Premier League star ... which Whitts might be with City next season! That was his 24th of the campaign, truly incredible.
The 2nd leg will be at a seething passionate Cardiff City Stadium on Wednesday night.
Here's the goal, you got to love it.
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