Gardner confident of final spot

MATCHWINNER Antony Gardner believes Crystal Palace are well placed to reach the Carling Cup final after last night’s 1-0 success at Selhurst Park.

Gardner’s 43rd-minute goal gave Palace victory over npower Championship rivals Cardiff in last night’s semi-final, first leg.

The central defender said: “It was a good team performance. It was intense. You could see out there it was fiery game.