Port Vale and Cardiff draw a blank in League One
Darren Moore's hosts, beaten 2-1 at Rotherham on their return to the third tier on Saturday, created a host of chances but could not beat Bluebirds' debutant goalkeeper Nathan Trott.
Vale came closest when Cardiff captain Calum Chambers was indebted to Trott for preventing a headed, first half own goal. Towering defender Jesse Debrah also headed narrowly wide as the visitors rode their luck.
Mitch Clark had a goal ruled out for offside in the second half, George Byers hit the bar – only for a linesman's flag to again lead to home frustration – while Ronan Curtis blasted over.
Cardiff, who won their opening match at home to Peterborough, rarely threatened and Yousef Salech's 33rd-minute attempt was the closest they came.
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