7 Steffen: Good first half save to deny Slater. Assist for the second goal.
5 Smith: Struggled to settle in the first half as Hull asked questions of Boro. Forced off at half-time with injury.
6 McNair: Troubled at times by Hull’s speed and movement in the first half. Did his best to remain composed.
6 Lenihan: Struggled to get a grip in the first half but assured and dominant after the break.
6 Giles: Nervy defensive moments in first half. Couple of teasing deliveries.
7 Howson: Struggled in the first half but helped Boro regain control after the break and very calm when slotted in at centre-back.
6 Mowatt: Deserved his start after Norwich performance. Game passed him by in first half but improved after the break.
6 Forss: Went close to the opener with a low strike that forced a good save from Darlow.
8 Akpom: Quiet in the first half, brilliant in the second. Started move for the first goal, scored the third and could have had one or two more.
8 Hackney: Outstanding after the break. Scored the equaliser and was at the heart of a lot of Boro’s good play.
8 Archer: Hull couldn’t cope with his movement in the second half. Made a nuisance of himself for the goal.
Substitutes:
Dijksteel (for Smith, 46): Really impressive showing from the bench. Linked up superbly with Jones. Boro won the game down the right flank. 8
Jones (for Forss, 46): Unplayable from the bench. Two assists – and could have had one or two more. 9
Crooks (for McNair, 69): Went close to scoring late on. 6
Barlaser (for Mowatt, 82) N/A
Subs not used: Roberts, Bola, Crooks
Hull: Darlow 6, Elder 6, Greaves 5, McLoughlin 5, Coyle 6 (c), Seri 6 (Docherty 73), Slater 6, Vaughan 6 (Tufan 65), Pelkas 7 (Simons, 85), Traore 7 (Woods, 84), Allahyar 7 (Longman, 73)
Subs not used: Ingram, A Taylor
Man of the Match: Isaiah Jones. Back to last season’s best. A stunning showing from the bench.
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