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For the record, experts are confident that if a lion and a tiger were to fight—a scenario unlikely to happen, as I was assured on safari—the tiger would win due to its more powerful jaws.
GOAL! Millwall (0) 0-2 Hull (2) (Gelhardt 79)
Belloumi beats his man out wide, deep inside his own half, drawing in Cooper, who mistakenly believes he has seen Belloumi out of play near halfway and moves off. Belloumi then slips the ball inside to Crooks, who drives forward. Out on the right, rather than shooting, Crooks squares to the far side of the box where Gelhardt, just on the field, drives a low shot that Patterson should save but does not, and the Lions are being mauled by the Tigers!
79 min: Doughty swings over a low cross that Egan clears at the near post, and Hull counterattack.
78 min: Hull make a substitution, sending on Gelhardt for Millar.
77 min: Crooks heads away a corner at the near post, but Neghli feeds the ball back to Bannan, who delivers a measured cross to the near post, where Ivanovic heads high, missing the target.
76 min: Millwall are pushing hard now, with Egan knocking away Bannan’s cut-back, then Coyle nodding Crama’s cross behind for a corner.
76 min: It is revealed that Millwall have not had a shot for 40 minutes. In a semi-final at home, this is a concerning statistic.
75 min: Millwall hold 70% possession but have created almost nothing in this half.
74 min: There is a penalty decision at Tottenham.
73 min: Barry Bannan, who put in a tremendous effort at Wednesday, exemplifies what a footballer can be.
71 min: Neither team appears likely to secure promotion to the Premier League, but an exciting moment occurs as Barry Bannan passes directly to Belloumi, who is slightly slow with his pass inside to McBurnie. Cooper recovers to block the resulting shot. Had Hull executed that more cleanly, they would be preparing for Wembley.
69 min: Belloumi is booked for delaying a throw-in.
69 min: Millwall found most of their first-half attacking opportunities through Azeez, but he has barely been involved since the break. They must find a way to change this.
67 min: Hull need to continue feeding Belloumi, who has been difficult to contain since the break. A second goal would secure their position.
WHAT A GOAL! Millwall (0) 0-1 Hull City (Belloumi 64)
Belloumi has been the key outlet, and again Hull find him. Doughty, newly on the field, is not close enough, allowing Belloumi to dip outside and open a shooting lane inside. He opens his body and curls a beautiful shot into the far side netting about a third of the way up. His father would be proud of that, which is high praise indeed.
63 min: Two more changes for Hull, with Doughty replacing Sturge at right-back and Bannan coming on for De Norre in midfield.
61 min: Millar advances and passes to Coyle, who finds Belloumi. Slater crosses, but the ball finds Crama. The headed clearance reaches Egan, who controls it and shoots high and wide, showing his desire to score tonight.
60 min: A corner is played to the near post, and the ball is put behind by a Hull player, resulting in a goal kick.
59 min: Hughes brings the ball out from the back and finds Belloumi, who passes to Coyle. However, the cross goes straight to Crama, who struggles with his feet but manages to concede a corner. The corner leads to no further danger, but Hull quickly win another.
58 min: Kyle Joseph returns to the bench with his foot in a boot. Hopefully, he recovers soon.
56 min: Belloumi advances down the right, cuts inside, and crosses far beyond the back post. The quality of play tonight has been inconsistent, and another goalless draw seems likely.
57 min: Millwall make a substitution, with Ivanovic replacing Ballo and moving up front to form a two-striker attack. Manager Neil aims to secure a win.
55 min: It was a hopeful thought, but if Tottenham hold on, they will be four points ahead of West Ham with two games remaining, nearly securing safety.
54 min: There is a development at Tottenham.
53 min: Coburn, who has had a quiet night, gets away from Hughes, who fouls him and is booked.
52 min: Alex Neil appears ready to make a change, with Ivanovic preparing to enter the field.
50 min: Commentator Justin Kavanagh notes,
"135 minutes and more these teams have been at it now, and neither seem likely to do a goal anytime soon. There, I’ve jinxed it for you now Daniel, so enjoy the two coming along shortly."He anticipates a scruffy late winner just before penalties.
49 min: A resulting corner leads to no threat.
48 min: Slater wins the ball, passes right, and receives a return from Coyle, cutting back for McBurnie, whose shot is blocked by Crama’s shins.
47 min: Hull started the first half quickly, but Millwall, who enjoyed 65% possession, begin the second half strongly.
46 min: The second half begins. If the score remains level at full time, an extra half-hour will be played, followed by penalties if necessary.
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