The positive approach from Hull had made for a hugely entertaining first 45 minutes as both teams traded blows - and the woodwork made a crucial intervention again just before the interval, this time to deny a close-range drive from Woodgate.

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From that point on the teams' offensive fervour gave way to a more cautious approach until Msakni's intervention.

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