Hull City’s quest for the play-offs stumbled as Bristol City triumphed 3-2 at MKM Stadium, disrupted by a squirrel on the field.
Hull City’s impressive streak faced an unforeseen obstacle, and it wasn’t just due to Bristol City — but instead a crazy insect.
Following their success in four of the last five matches to secure a spot in the Championship play-offs, Sergey Jakirovic’s team faced a tough 3-2 home loss at the MKM Stadium, while Bristol City made a strong recovery from the previous week’s 5-0 thrashing by Derby.
Hull began writing the script. Oli McBurnie, maintaining his excellent performance, netted the first goal after 24 minutes with a clever one-two with Regan Slater. At that moment, the Tigers appeared set to dominate.
Bristol City turned the game around completely.
Rob Atkinson fired in an equaliser from a corner in the 33rd minute, and then Ross McCrorie found the net just six minutes later, taking advantage of defensive disarray to give the visitors a 2-1 lead at halftime. Hull never truly bounced back.
Any expectations of a turnaround after the break were shattered five minutes in. Ex-Tiger Scott Twine threaded a splendid through-ball, allowing Emil Riis to confidently score and extend the lead to 3-1.
Then arrived the turmoil.
Play was interrupted twice by a wayward squirrel darting across the field, causing stewards to engage in a comical chase and momentarily taking center stage
Hull, on the other hand, attempted to leverage the interruption as a means of rescue.
Kieran Dowell’s swift volley from close range in the 78th minute provided the home team with a flicker of hope, but Bristol City remained steadfast to secure a well-earned victory.
Gerhard Struber’s team was the more incisive side for extended periods, choosing not to drop back despite last week’s embarrassment. They pressed, advanced with assurance, and exploited Hull’s errors mercilessly.
Hull brought in fresh players, pressed late, and had ample possession, but it wasn’t sufficient.
The play-off pursuit took a hit, as Bristol City emerged with confidence, momentum, and three points
✅FAQs(Frequently Asked Questions)
What was the final score between Hull City and Bristol City?
Bristol City won 3-2 at the MKM Stadium.
Who scored for Hull City?
Oli McBurnie and Kieran Dowell.
Why was play stopped during the match?
A squirrel ran across the pitch twice, causing brief delays.
How did the result affect Hull City?
The defeat damaged Hull City’s push for a Championship play-off place.
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