Hull City secured a 3-1 victory over Millwall on Saturday lunchtime, a result that reflected their authority across most of the contest, though the visitors rarely made it straightforward.
Millwall took a surprise lead through Jake Cooper's header in the 14th minute, but Hull responded promptly. Joe Gelhardt levelled four minutes later, and John Lundstram put the hosts in front before the half-hour mark. Tom Watson extended the advantage to 3-1 shortly before the interval, and Hull went into the break with the match largely in hand.
The second half opened with two goals in quick succession. Alfie Doughty pulled one back for Millwall immediately after the restart, and Luke Cundle converted within seconds of coming on to make it 3-3 on 46 minutes. The score was suddenly level, and the momentum had swung sharply.
Hull, to their credit, recovered composure. Cundle then scored again on 54 minutes to restore their lead, and Cooper's second goal three minutes later gave Millwall a numerical advantage in attack but failed to alter the scoreline further.
A succession of substitutions in the final quarter disrupted the rhythm of the game without producing further goals. Millwall pressed but could not find an equaliser, and Hull managed the closing stages with enough assurance to protect their lead.
The final whistle confirmed a 3-1 win for Hull, a result that will satisfy their supporters despite the brief period of vulnerability after the break.
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