Only a point has City and Burnley share a draw

Two points dropped tonight at the Cardiff City Stadium but a point is a point better than none.

Cardiff took the lead in injury time when Michael Chopra fired home a half-volley. Cardiff had there chances earlier in the first half, Chopra hit the crossbar and the Burnley keeper had to pull out all the stops to save a Peter Whittingham shot. The visitors had a few opportunities but the Cardiff defence were on top of their job tonight.

A 1-0 lead going into the second half is not the idea situation to be in especially went the visitors up there game. Jay Bothroyd had Cardiff best chance of the second half. Soon has ex-Cardiff City striker Steve Thompson came off the bench there was a feeling he could turn the night into a damp squib and minutes late he got is chance. From a corner Thompson headed ball into the back of the net.

After the game both manager gave completely difference assessment of the game, Cardiff boss Jones said:

"It was a difficult game and we probably should have seen it out but the manner we conceded so late on was very disappointing.

"It was the only time we switched off but they have good players and we gave the ball away far too easily during the second half.

"It was a soft goal to give away and you cannot leave the near post unattended. If it was from the centre of the goal then fair enough but not from that position.

"I don't think the referee had a good game as he didn't let the game flow but that is not the reason we have drawn the game as we should have gone for the jugular in the first half when we were well on top."

Burnley boss Eddie Howe said:

"I think we deserved to win the game as we were in control apart from the opening 15 minutes.

"We bossed possession particularly in the second half and although before the game I would have been pleased with a point, now it's over I think we should have had all three.

"To concede right on half-time was a disappointment, particularly as their player had time for two touches.

"I would love to think we could make a late surge towards the play-offs but we have some tough games coming up.

"I have kept my philosophy from my Bournemouth days and inherited some very good players here so hopefully we can carry on the good work.

"Steve Thompson was delighted to score against his former club.

"His attitude is first-class and he has been rewarded with his goal."

Cardiff are still second, but with a tough trip to fourth place Nottingham Forest on Saturday. Forest have two games in hand over the Bluebirds so a win is a must be outcome Saturday. It getting very tight at the top of the Championship.