Stockport County reaction | Brian Barry-Murphy

City boss Brian Barry-Murphy following the game with Stockport County.
City boss Brian Barry-Murphy spoke to the press following the 1-1 draw with Stockport County.

It looked as if the Bluebirds would taste defeat for the first time this campaign until Yousef Salech headed home Chris Willock's cross seven minutes into added time.

"It's very exciting when the goals go in as late as that for our team and for our supporters," Brian began after the match. "To come to venues like this and play against teams like that, who had a successful season last year, is difficult.

"We're playing against a team who are very strong at home. We didn't find our rhythm early on.

"For us to show the character that we did in the second half and bounce back from what wasn't, to our standards, a great first half is testament to the players. The commitment and ability to keep going until the end was what pleased us most."

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City boss Brian Barry-Murphy following the game with Stockport County.
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Salech had a tough afternoon up against three powerful central defenders, but he was rewarded for his persistence with the late equaliser.

Brian continued: "I think all of our strikers - Yousef, Callum Robinson, Isaak Davies, as much as I say it is about the team, and we score goals as a team, they want to score because it fuels them.

"It was a great cross from Chris [Willock] to service that. I thought we looked quite dangerous at the end of the game. We tried to be as aggressive as possible. We put all of our attacking players on the pitch and go for it.

"Sometimes fortune favours the brave."

City boss Brian Barry-Murphy following the game at Stockport County.

The equalising goal came directly in front of the Bluebirds support, who once again sold out an away end, and were in spectacular voice throughout.

With a word for the City fans, Brian concluded: "As much as the first half wasn't what we want, there were clear signs in the second half of the team we want to be, especially going right until the very end and attacking our opponents goal, in the swell of our away support.

"In the end, to give our fans the goal they deserve, is hugely satisfying."

Brian was joined in post-match press duties by Yousef Salech. Watch post-match interviews with Cardiff City TV!

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