Hull Gets First Win, Wilmot Leads Stoke Victory
Hull City finally secured their first win of the season, overcoming a stubborn Queens Park Rangers side 2-1 at the MKM Stadium.
The Tigers, who had been winless in their opening four matches, started brightly and deservedly took the lead in the 18th minute. Oscar Estupinan, a recent arrival on loan from Watford, slotted home from close range after a well-worked move.
Despite being on the back foot, QPR drew level just before half-time when a long throw-in from Ilias Chair found the head of Kenneth Paal, who powerfully headed home.
However, Hull regained their lead early in the second half thanks to a clever free-kick routine. **Ryan Woods whipped in a low cross that was met by the head of ** **Liam Delap, who steered the ball past a helpless Seny Dieng in the QPR goal.
Hull held on for the victory, and the three points were a welcome boost for manager Liam Rosenior, who had faced increasing pressure following their poor start to the season.
Meanwhile, Stoke City continued their strong start to the campaign with a 2-0 win over Swansea City at the bet365 Stadium.
The Potters dominated possession throughout the match and were ultimately worthy winners, thanks largely to the brilliance of young forward Jacob Wilmot.
Wilmot opened the scoring in the 35th minute with a stunning volley from the edge of the box. He then turned provider for the second goal, finding Will Smallbone with a precise cross that the midfielder neatly finished.
The win sees Stoke move up to second place in the Championship table, while Swansea remain in mid-table.
Key Takeaways:
- Hull City's first win of the season: The Tigers finally got their campaign underway with a much-needed victory over QPR.
- Oscar Estupinan's impact: The young winger made a positive impression on his debut, scoring the opening goal.
- Liam Delap's decisive header: The young striker proved his worth with a crucial goal that secured the win for Hull.
- Stoke City's continued strong form: The Potters are showing early signs of being serious contenders for promotion with their impressive start to the season.
- Jacob Wilmot's brilliance: The 20-year-old forward was the standout performer in Stoke's victory, scoring a spectacular goal and providing an assist.
Looking Ahead:
Both Hull and Stoke will be looking to build on their respective victories as the Championship season continues. Hull will be aiming to make it back-to-back wins, while Stoke will be hoping to maintain their position at the top of the table.
