(Reuters) - Relegated Cardiff City's powerful striker Kenwyne Jones netted the first goal of the new English football season after 18 minutes of their Championship clash at Blackburn Rovers on Friday but the Welsh side were held to a 1-1 draw.
His first strike in 552 minutes since scoring on his Cardiff debut in the Premier League in February was not enough to secure victory as the hosts responded with a fine Tom Cairney goal just before the break in an uninspiring affair at Ewood Park.
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