“Joe Willock opens the scoring with a left-footed finish from the center of the box after Newcastle won an early free kick in Hull's half.”
Pivotal“Lewis Hall doubles Newcastle's lead with a left-footed finish from the left side of the box, capitalizing on the momentum from the opening goal.”
Pivotal“Substitute Mohamed-Ali Cho pulls one back for Hull City almost immediately after coming on, finishing from the center of the box to make it 2-1.”
Newcastle United
Hull City
Outstanding performance
Newcastle United•DefenderNewcastle blitzed Hull City inside the opening seven minutes, with Joe Willock and Lewis Hall both scoring to put the game seemingly out of reach before it had really begun. Despite that fast start, the underlying numbers tell a more complicated story - Hull actually dominated possession-adjusted metrics like shots (21 to 11) and dangerous attacks (52 to 33), suggesting Newcastle sat back and defended their lead for long stretches. Mohamed-Ali Cho's introduction paid off almost immediately, scoring within a minute of coming on to give Hull hope, but they couldn't find the equalizer despite throwing five substitutes on and piling on the pressure late. For Newcastle, this is a statement result built on ruthless early efficiency, while Hull will rue their inability to convert territorial dominance into more than a consolation goal.
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Tim Iroegbunam's right-footed shot from outside the box for Hull City is blocked. Mohamed-Ali Cho provided the assist.
Hull City win a corner after Lewis Hall concedes.
Hull City win a corner after Malick Thiaw concedes.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 6 minutes of added time.
Attempt blocked. Joe Gelhardt's right-footed shot from outside the box for Hull City is blocked. Lucas Herrington provided the assist.
Attempt missed. Joe Gelhardt of Hull City had a left-footed shot from the center of the box that went to the right after a corner.
Lucas Gourna-Douath's right-footed shot from outside the box for Hull City is blocked.
Hull City win a corner after Sven Botman concedes.
Substitution for Newcastle United: Aladji Bamba comes on for Joe Willock.
Attempt blocked. Oliver McBurnie from Hull City has a header from the center of the box that is blocked.
Hull City win a corner after Fabian Schär concedes.
Attempt blocked. Joe Gelhardt from Hull City has his right-footed shot from the right side of the box blocked. The assist came from Robinio Vaz.
Attempt saved. Harvey Barnes from Newcastle United has a left-footed shot from the left side of the box that is saved.
Offside against Newcastle United. Bazoumana Touré is caught offside.
Substitution for Hull City: Joe Gelhardt comes on for Mohamed Belloumi.
Foul committed by Lucas Gourna-Douath of Hull City.
Yoane Wissa of Newcastle United wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Tim Iroegbunam from Hull City has attempted a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but it goes close and misses the top right corner.
Attempt missed. Semi Ajayi of Hull City heads the ball from the center of the box after a corner.
Attempt blocked. Oliver McBurnie from Hull City has a right-footed shot from the center of the box that is blocked.
Attempt blocked. Mohamed Belloumi of Hull City has a left-footed shot from outside the box that is blocked. Lucas Gourna-Douath provided the assist.
Hull City win a corner after Lewis Hall concedes.
Attempt blocked. Lucas Herrington's header from the center of the box for Hull City is blocked. Ryan Giles provided the cross.
Robinio Vaz from Hull City wins a free kick on the left wing.
Fabian Schär from Newcastle United commits a foul.
Substitution for Hull City: Robinio Vaz comes on for John Egan.
Substitution for Hull City: Lucas Gourna-Douath comes on for Regan Slater.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
Substitution for Newcastle United: Bazoumana Touré comes on for Matias Fernandez-Pardo due to an injury.
Attempt saved. Mohamed Belloumi from Hull City has a left-footed shot from outside the box, but Lukás Hornícek from Newcastle United saves it in the bottom left corner. The shot was assisted by Tim Iroegbunam.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Matias Fernandez-Pardo from Newcastle United.
Regan Slater's right-footed shot from the center of the box is blocked. He was assisted by Mohamed Belloumi.
Foul committed by Mohamed-Ali Cho of Hull City.
Joe Willock from Newcastle United wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Newcastle United win a corner after Lucas Herrington concedes.
Offside called against Hull City. Mohamed-Ali Cho is caught offside.
assist: Mohamed Belloumi
Goal! Newcastle United 2, Hull City 1. Mohamed-Ali Cho scores for Hull City with a left-footed shot from the center of the box.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
Substitution for Newcastle United: Fabian Schär comes on for Sean Steur due to an injury.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Sean Steur of Newcastle United.
Attempt missed by Harvey Barnes from Newcastle United, who took a right-footed shot from the left side of the box.
Oliver McBurnie's left-footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Sorba Thomas.
Substitution for Hull City: Mohamed-Ali Cho comes on for Sorba Thomas.
Attempt missed by Mohamed Belloumi of Hull City, who took a left-footed shot from outside the box.
Foul committed by Mohamed Belloumi of Hull City.
Joe Willock from Newcastle United wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Attempt blocked. Matias Fernandez-Pardo from Newcastle United has a right-footed shot from the right side of the box blocked. Sean Steur provided the assist.
Newcastle United win a corner after Lucas Herrington concedes.
Attempt missed. Mohamed Belloumi from Hull City had a left-footed shot from the right side of the box.
Attempt saved. Sven Botman of Newcastle United had a header from the center of the box, but it was saved in the bottom right corner by Konstantinos Tzolakis of Hull City. The assist came from Lewis Hall's cross.
Harvey Barnes from Newcastle United wins a free kick in the attacking half.
Foul committed by Tim Iroegbunam of Hull City.
Jacob Murphy from Newcastle United wins a free kick on the right wing.
Ryan GilesYellow CardRyan Giles of Hull City receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Foul committed by Ryan Giles of Hull City.
Attempt saved. John Egan from Hull City has a right-footed shot from over 35 yards, but it's saved in the top center of the goal by Lukás Hornícek of Newcastle United.
The second half begins with the score at Newcastle United 2, Hull City 0.
Substitution for Hull City: Tim Iroegbunam comes on for Matt Crooks.
First half ends with Newcastle United leading Hull City 2-0.
Jacob MurphyYellow CardJacob Murphy of Newcastle United receives a yellow card.
Attempt missed by Sorba Thomas from Hull City, who had a left-footed shot from outside the box that went to the right.
Konstantinos TzolakisYellow CardKonstantinos Tzolakis of Hull City receives a yellow card.
Penalty saved! Yoane Wissa from Newcastle United had his right-footed shot saved in the bottom right corner.
Newcastle United win a corner after Konstantinos Tzolakis concedes.
The fourth official has indicated that there will be 4 minutes of added time.
Sorba Thomas of Hull City concedes a penalty after committing a foul in the penalty area.
Penalty awarded to Newcastle United as Jacob Murphy is fouled in the penalty area.
Oliver McBurnie of Hull City wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Sven Botman from Newcastle United commits a foul.
Mohamed BelloumiYellow CardMohamed Belloumi of Hull City receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
Foul committed by Mohamed Belloumi of Hull City.
Joe Willock from Newcastle United is awarded a free kick in the defensive half.
The match is delayed due to an injury to Lewis Miley from Newcastle United.
Attempt missed. Lewis Hall from Newcastle United takes a right-footed shot from a tough angle on the left.
Attempt missed. Jacob Murphy from Newcastle United takes a right-footed shot from long range on the right.
Matt CrooksYellow CardMatt Crooks of Hull City receives a yellow card for a bad foul.
There is a delay in the match involving Newcastle United.
Delay is over, and they are ready to continue.
Hull City win a corner after Sean Steur concedes.
Regan Slater from Hull City wins a free kick on the right wing.
Lewis Hall from Newcastle United commits a foul.
Hull City win a corner after Lewis Miley concedes.
Sorba Thomas from Hull City has a right-footed shot from the center of the box, but it is blocked. The attempt was assisted by Matt Crooks' cross.
Foul committed by Mohamed Belloumi of Hull City.
Lewis Hall from Newcastle United wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Oliver McBurnie of Hull City wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Yoane Wissa from Newcastle United commits a foul.
Newcastle United win a corner after Semi Ajayi concedes.
Foul committed by Oliver McBurnie of Hull City.
Sven Botman from Newcastle United earns a free kick in the defensive half.
Attempt blocked. Mohamed Belloumi from Hull City has a left-footed shot from a tough angle on the right that is blocked.
Offside called against Newcastle United. Matias Fernandez-Pardo is caught offside.
assist: Harvey Barnes
Goal! Newcastle United lead 2-0 against Hull City. Lewis Hall scores for Newcastle United with a left-footed shot from the left side of the box.
Attempt missed. Jacob Murphy from Newcastle United takes a left-footed shot from outside the box.
Joe Willock from Newcastle United has a right-footed shot from the left side of the box, but it is blocked.
assist: Harvey Barnes
Goal! Newcastle United lead Hull City 1-0. Joe Willock scores for Newcastle United with a left-footed shot from the center of the box.
Foul committed by Oliver McBurnie of Hull City.
Lewis Hall of Newcastle United wins a free kick in the attacking half.
First half begins.
