Team Bath 0 - 2 Cardiff City. Report plus pictures

Crofty contiued to make progress as he plays his first games since overcoming a serious knee injury. The out of contract defender is being allowed to train with the club and try to prove himself fit enough to earn a contract. He played his second game with the youth team this week and came through most of the match. He was not called into action too much but was not afraid to make a challenge. He's a way off being back in the first team but it was only his second game since his injury last autumn.

City took the lead direct from a corner. A left footed inswinger caught the keeper out and as he tried to scramble the ball away it too late and it was in at the near post.

I'm sorry for a lack of names during this little report but I'm not fully au fait with the youth players. I do know that Jamal Easter and Curtis McDonald are a right handful upfront and Nicky Fish did well at centre half. Another tenatious player was the City No. 10, he hit the post from an acute angle after a keeper error early on and he was always looking to push forward.

Team Bath's No 2 was subbed before half time before the referee sent him off. He was involved in a couple of scuffles after some strong tackles. In fairness to both teams these lads do not shirk a tackle, they play for real.

City's second goal was from the penalty spot. A foul in midfield was nearly called by the linesman but the referee waved play on and I think it was Easter who was spectacularly upended in the box and he stepped up to score from the spot.

Half time Team Bath 0 - 2 Cardiff City.

Each team made second half subs and despite Bath having more of a foothold in the game they were kept out by the excellent Nicky Fish and his defence.

The keepers at either end were rarely tested but it was enjoyable nonetheless.

The team sheet announced the starting line ups as

Bath: Chitty, Tisdale (Peter), Metitiri, Coppard, Proctor, Tisdale (Paul), Canham, Long, Townley, Jones, Jaukovic.

City: Scott Allison, Gary Croft, Joe Jacobsen, Lloyd Jenkins, Ryan Morgan, Jon Kift, Nicky Fish, Curtis McDonald, Jamal Easter, Anthony Taylor, Scott Marshall.