Hull Wins First Game, Wilmot Scores Twice for Stoke
Hull City got their Championship campaign off to a winning start with a comfortable 2-0 victory over Stoke City at the MKM Stadium on Saturday.
The Tigers, who finished 19th in the table last season, were the dominant side throughout the game and deservedly took all three points. They were particularly impressive in the first half, where they created a number of chances and could have scored more than two goals.
Two goals from young striker Jacob Wilmot in the first half were enough to give Hull the victory.
The first goal came in the 18th minute when Wilmot received a clever pass from Ryan Woods and finished calmly past Stoke goalkeeper Jack Bonham.
Wilmot doubled the lead just before half-time, capitalizing on a defensive mistake to coolly slot the ball past Bonham.
Hull continued to create chances in the second half, but were unable to add to their lead. Stoke, on the other hand, struggled to create any meaningful opportunities.
The win will give Hull City manager Liam Rosenior a huge boost as they look to improve on their disappointing showing last season. The Tigers have a new-look squad this season with a number of exciting young players joining the team.
Stoke City manager Alex Neil will be disappointed with his side's performance, particularly in the first half. The Potters were flat and lacked any creativity in attack. They will need to improve significantly if they are to challenge for a playoff spot this season.
Here are some key takeaways from the game:
- Hull City's new-look squad looked impressive. The Tigers were fluid in attack and defensively solid.
- Jacob Wilmot looks like a real prospect for Hull. He scored two well-taken goals and was a constant threat throughout the game.
- Stoke City were disappointing. They struggled to create any chances and were outplayed by Hull.
The win will give Hull City a lot of confidence heading into their next game, while Stoke City will be looking to bounce back quickly.
Here are some key stats from the game:
- Hull City had 65% possession.
- Hull City had 16 shots, with 6 on target.
- Stoke City had 7 shots, with only 1 on target.
- Jacob Wilmot was named Man of the Match.
Overall, it was a great start to the season for Hull City, who will be hoping to build on this victory.
