Hereford go into the new season on the back of three straight defeats to higher-graded opposition.
The Bulls had their fifth keeper of pre-season start between the sticks today. Dean Lyness was with National League North side Nuneaton last season, with other clubs like Kidderminster Harriers, Burton Albion and Blackpool to his name having come through Birmingham City's youth system.
Second half goals from Omar Bogle, Anthony Pilkington and Rhys Healey secured the win for Cardiff in the Herefordshire FA Senior Invitational Cup.