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BRENTFORD travel to Hull this afternoon as Premier League action continues!
Keith Andrews‘ side suffered their first loss of the season last week after having two men sent off against Liverpool – they now look to bounce back as they chase European football for what would be the first time in the club’s history.
In their first season back in the top-flight, the Tigers have impressed with results against Manchester United and Chelsea to sit ninth in the table.
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SUB: Another change for Hull as Morita replaces the lively Iroegbunam.
WHAT A SAVE!
Cho looks destined to score from close range after his strike sneaks through Van den Berg’s legs, but Kelleher produces a brilliant reaction stop.
It’s a stunning intervention by the Brentford keeper to deny Hull a second goal.
Hull shift the pressure upfield as Slater tries his luck with an ambitious long-range shot, but his effort sails high and wide.
WIDE!
Ajayi carelessly surrenders possession, letting Anthony pounce on the error.
The Brentford winger wastes no time in trying his luck, but his effort drifts narrowly wide of the post.
Moments before Brentford’s equaliser, Hull had another penalty appeal turned down.
Belloumi went down in the box after Sangare appeared to catch his trailing leg, but a VAR check saw no spot-kick awarded.
SUB: Norton-Cuffy replaces Coyle in Hull’s second change as they look to regain control following Brentford’s equaliser.
SUBS: Hull react to Brentford’s equaliser with a double change, as Cho replaces Giles in the first of the alterations.
Thiago lays on the assist as Brentford draw level against Hull.
GOAL!
BRENTFORD ARE LEVEL!
It’s a scrappy one, but Keith Andrews and his team won’t care at all.
Hull fail to deal with a ball from the right, allowing Thiago to nudge it into Ouattara’s path for the simplest of finishes to bring the visitors level at 1-1.
SUB: Brentford make their second switch, introducing Damsgaard in place of Hickey as they search for a greater attacking edge.
SUBS: Brentford make a double change in search of a route back into the game, with Anthony replacing Schade for the first of the switches.
Brentford are seeing more of the ball in the second half as they continue to push for an equaliser.
The visitors are starting to apply more pressure, but Hull are standing firm at the back and making life difficult for them.
CHANCE!
Schade drills a dangerous low cross into the box for Thiago, but Tzolakis reacts sharply, diving out to intercept the ball ahead of the Brentford striker.
A crucial stop by the Hull goalkeeper.
Brentford are gearing up to make a double change, with a couple of players currently warming up on the touchline.
The visitors are still hunting for a way back into the match, and the introduction of fresh legs could be just what they require.
Belloumi threatens once more, gliding past Ouattara and Thiago as they track back to defend a Hull set-piece.
The winger carves out a shooting opportunity inside the Brentford box, but Hickey steps in with a vital block to thwart him.
Belloumi has put in a massive shift for Hull today.
The winger leads everyone on the pitch with three attempted dribbles, five duels won, and six possessions regained in a truly impressive all-round display so far.
Brilliant work at the back from Herrington, using his strength and positioning his body well to halt Ouattara in his tracks.
The Brentford winger attempts to find a way past, but Herrington stands firm, shields the ball, and watches it roll safely out of play.
Hull supporters are up in arms as Thiago crashes into Egan in the middle of the pitch after the defender wins possession.
The Brentford striker avoids a booking, leaving the home crowd fuming.
Brentford threaten immediately after the restart as Kayode launches a long throw into the Hull box, but Van den Berg’s tame header is easily gathered by Tzolakis.
We are back in action as the second half gets underway.
The hosts managed four shots with one on target for an xG of 0.95, while the visitors recorded five attempts, hitting the target twice with a 0.43 xG.
Action will resume shortly for the second half.
HALF-TIME: Hull City 1-0 Brentford.
The whistle sounds at MKM Stadium as Hull hold the advantage.
Brentford nearly struck inside 54 seconds, but Tzolakis comfortably dealt with Van den Berg’s close-range header.
Belloumi fired a free-kick over the bar before Tzolakis saved Hickey’s effort from outside the area.
However, Hull broke the deadlock in the 24th minute when McBurnie converted from the spot, nestling his penalty into the bottom-right corner after Hickey bundled Iroegbunam over.
The Opta predictor currently has Hull as favourites to win with a 48% chance.
HALF-TIME: Hull 1-0 Brentford
The first half will conclude with two minutes of stoppage time.
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