Noth End Go Down To Set Pieces

Preston went down to two set pieces today at killer times in the game. North End's inability to defend free kicks has cost them dear this season and so it proved again today.

North End had a strong first half but on 42 minutes they fell behind as Roger Johnson headed home from a Cardiff free kick. Cardiff doubled there lead in the last 20 minutes when Mawene committed a foul in the box. Chopra slotted home the spot kick.

Preston lie just outside the play off places with a bunch of other teams but if they are to have any chance of mounting a serious challenge for the top six then defensive errors must be cut out.