Post by londonranger on Jan 28, 2023 21:53:39 GMT
Aaron Connolly scored twice and had a hand in a third as Hull City ended a three-match winless run with a victory over Queens Park Rangers.
The on-loan Brighton striker opened his account just 10 minutes into his third Championship appearance for the Tigers and added another in the second half, with Rangers defender Rob Dickie putting through his own goal in between.
The defeat stretched the west London club's run without a win to seven games, including an FA Cup exit at the hands of Fleetwood Town.
Connolly, celebrating his 23rd birthday, made the most of a chance presented to him by Cyrus Christie, the wing-back driving into the box before teeing up his team-mate for a shot that rocketed into the roof of the net.
Rangers had a spell of dominance either side of half-time but could not find the equaliser and just after the hour mark Hull struck again.
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Connolly freed Ozan Tufan on the wing, and his cross - aimed at striker Oscar Estupinan - cannoned off Dickie and into the net.
Connolly grabbed his second as he raced clear of the defence to pick up a pass from Jean Michael Seri and slip his shot past Seny Dieng.
Dickie almost made amends for his own goal with an attempt at the far post, but Hull keeper Matt Ingram pulled off a fine block to keep his clean sheet.
The win was Hull's first at home since 5 October, ending a run of three draws and four defeats in the league, and an FA Cup loss to Fulham, in front of their own fans.