Hull City stride back into top six with valuable 2-1 win at Bristol
HULL City ended their 47-year wait for an away win at Bristol City this evening after Cole Skuse's own goal sealed a 2-1 victory at Ashton Gate.
Sone Aluko's third goal of the season gave the Tigers a richly deserved early lead before Steven Davies drew Bristol City level against the run of play.
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Steve Bruce's men put in a fine shift at Bristol.
Both sides had chances to go back in front in a tight second half but it was Steve Bruce's men who won it when Stephen Quinn's ball was turned past his own goalkeeper by Skuse.
A seventh win of the season lifted the visitors up to sixth in the Championship ahead of back-to-back home games with Barnsley and Wolves.
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The Tigers, transformed by five changes, showed no signs of a hangover from the midweek loss to Middlesbrough when enjoying the perfect start.
An exceptional passing move inside the hosts' half carved open Bristol City with ease and when Jay Simpson slid in Aluko, the finish past Tom Heaton was a fitting finale to a beautiful passage of play.
The Tigers had the chance to double their lead from another classy move midway through the first half. The overlapping Ahmed Elmohamady ran on to Stephen Quinn's pass, but his low cross to Liam Rosenior brought a diving header wide of the post.
City were made to regret the miss when Bristol City equalised with their first attack of note after 25 minutes. A left-wing cross from Stephen Pearson was not stopped at source and the late-arriving Davies punished a static defence with a calm finish past Ben Amos.
The goal interrupted the Tigers' rhythm but both sides came perilously to grabbing a second early in the second half.
Robert Koren's fierce drive against the crossbar was superb, while Amos only just managed to keep out Jon Stead's low drive.
The fixture was there to be won inside the final quarter and it was the visitors who duly edged back ahead with 25 minutes remaining.
Aluko's shot was brilliantly saved by Heaton but from the loose ball, Quinn's centre was poked into his own net by Skuse.
The Tigers ought to have sewn up the game soon after. Aluko's incisive pass found Simpson in acres of space but he dragged wide past the upright.
One last chance went to Bristol City to level matters for a second time but Ryan Taylor's shot against the crossbar ensured the Tigers escaped with all three points.
Comments
by Tigerholic
Sunday, October 28 2012, 2:55PM
“Watched the game on Sky and was really impressed with the retention of the ball and the running off which gave the ball player plenty of opportunities to find a man. The players obviously enjoy the formation although Faye for Macca ( who has not done a lot wrong) would be my fiorst change. Elhamody was clearly not 100% so I would rest him and play Rosenior there with Dawson coming back at LWB. I too agree with Amos. He is still learning and needs a rest to avoid complacency. Jackupovic has not been tested and Barnsley is a good start. It would also keep the competition for places in all areas at its height. Big Nick and Aaron are clearly impact players after Aluko and Simpson have run the defence ragged. All in all we are on course and by playing the attractive football with the end product we will not be far away I am sure. Very impressed with Quinn. We also need to tie up the loose ends with the contracts that are expiring at the end of this season like Chester etc.
UTT
Andy ( Twickenham)”
by 2biscuits
Sunday, October 28 2012, 2:43PM
“I said we would rue the day not getting Vito Mannone.
A good keeper is not just a shot stopper but controls the back line putting defenders into position when they fall asleep like Mcshane did for their goal.
Its Ok learning the trade with a lower division team where errors may not be so crucial but not one pushing for promotion to the Premiership.
Its great though we are scoring goals and creating chances but Ros what a miss.What where you doing trying to head a ball nearly on the ground,thats what your feet are for”
by piddsta
Sunday, October 28 2012, 9:48AM
“Big shout out for the front 2 last night, wouldn't have wanted to be a Bristol defender up against pace and movement like that. Liam did really well cutting in from WB on the left, and god knows how many miles Quinn got thru!
We're carrying Amos at the moment. Too young for a goalie for me, at this level anyway. Not sure he is that good a shot stopper - seen him spill some pretty tame efforts that were straight at him - and command of and positioning in his area is questionable. Very easy to beat one on one. He's probably not a bad keeper as such, just very early on his learning curve, and I think we need a steadier presence.”
by TigerPhi1
Sunday, October 28 2012, 9:10AM
“Give Amos a bit of a break- the kid is just starting out... He is a very good shot stopper. He needs to learn a little- but that comes with experience.. He is very raw but still a decent bet for a potential England keeper in the future...”
by adolfo
Sunday, October 28 2012, 9:01AM
“Excellent footballing goal, the fowards and midfield played exceptionally. Chester and Rosenior played well,(although they were played out of position). It must be galling to Chester to see alongside him Mcshane who, although he runs his socks off, is very devoid of any residual technical ability,both in the air and on the ground,The inner centre backs were lucky, and the good footballing performance hid the shortfalls in the back line, I have to agree with some comments regards the goalkeeper too, I just hope this was his one off game as his positioning leaves a lot to be desired.................But hell it was a win and thats all that can be asked,and if the defence stay this lucky then I suppose it is OK!”
by GCtheDJ
Sunday, October 28 2012, 8:42AM
“City 'Ull, City 'Ull! Fantastic result chaps! Keep it up!”
by TIGERPETER
Sunday, October 28 2012, 7:48AM
“A wonderful goal of the season from Aluko after a fantastic passing move. But what is Bruce going to do about Amos. Frankly he is just not good enough. The Bristol goalkeeper was far superior to Amos. Amos does not control his area, he is not decisive enough and gets left in no man's land. A goalkeeper is required in January.”
by NeilTheasby
Sunday, October 28 2012, 1:59AM
“Some lovely passing football but more clinical conversion of chances is required. We could have had five or six and we made Bristol City look very cumbersome at times. Up The Tigers!”
by Cluhead
Saturday, October 27 2012, 11:43PM
“into the fold and demote Amos to the bench.”
by Cluhead
Saturday, October 27 2012, 11:43PM
“Great Result tonight but my concern is the goalkeeper Ben Amos! Why does Bruce persevere with this kid when he just isn't good enough? His overall play today was shocking especially when they hit the Bar and he caught the rebound. In the first instance he should of not come that far out for the ball and shows his uncertainty in decision making. His command of his area is weak and if he had of instructed his defence with communication orally, he could of easily of got Chester and Macca to prevent their equaliser. I think it is time to bring Jackupovic”