The game started with Ross McCormack, Kevin McNaughton and Warren Feeney in the line up.
All three played the opening 45 mins.
City lined up: Enckelman, McNaughton, Quinn, Comminges, Capaldi, Evans, Taiwo, Scimeca, McCormack, Magennis and Feeney.
At half time it was 0 - 0 but a Peter Enckelman spill allowed Hereford to head the opening goal. The lead didn't last long as John Magennis tapped in to make it 1 - 1 and then it was 2 - 1 to City as Magennis finished well to score his and City's second.
Full time: Hereford United 1 - 2 Cardiff City