Newcastle scored twice in the opening ten minutes to beat Hull City 2-1
Joe Willock and Lewis Hall's early goals secure vital points for Newcastle against Hull City.
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Newcastle secured a thrilling 2-1 victory over Hull City at St James' Park, ending Hull's unbeaten start to the Premier League season. Joe Willock opened the scoring just three minutes into the match, capitalising on a clever through-ball from Harvey Barnes. Four minutes later, Lewis Hall doubled Newcastle's lead with a precise finish into the bottom-left corner, showcasing the home side's early dominance.
The first half concluded with a missed opportunity for Newcastle to extend their lead. Yoane Wissa's penalty was saved by Hull's Konstantinos Tzolakis just before half-time after Sorba Thomas was penalised for a foul on Jacob Murphy. This miss proved crucial as Hull regrouped and came out strong in the second half, looking to turn the tide of the match.
Hull's persistence paid off when substitute Mohamed-Ali Cho found the net just after the hour mark, striking the post before the ball nestled in the goal. The visitors ramped up their attacking efforts in the final minutes, with full-backs Lewie Coyle and Ryan Giles delivering numerous crosses into the box. Newcastle faced significant pressure as Hull sought an equaliser.
The best chance for Hull to level came from summer signing Tim Iroegbunam, whose close-range volley narrowly missed the top-right corner. Despite the mounting pressure, Newcastle managed to hold on for the win, securing three vital points following a heavy defeat to Leeds earlier in the week. This victory marked a significant moment for Newcastle as they ended Hull's impressive start to their Premier League campaign.
Newcastle head coach Matthias Jaissle praised his team for their first-half performance, noting that they could have sealed the game with a third goal. Hull's coach, Sergej Jakirovic, acknowledged that his side's mistakes in the first half cost them the match, despite a stronger showing in the second half. Both managers expressed pride in their teams' efforts, highlighting the competitive nature of the encounter.
via Sky Sports