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'Brilliant' Belloumi turns Jakirovic's displeasure into delight

'Brilliant' Belloumi turns Jakirovic's displeasure into delight

Summary

Hull City winger Mohamed Belloumi came off the bench in a Championship semi-final second leg against Millwall and helped his team win by scoring one goal and assisting another. The victory sent Hull City to the play-off final for a chance to reach the Premier League.

Key Facts

  • Mohamed Belloumi was substituted on just before half-time due to another player's injury.
  • Belloumi tied his shoelaces before entering the game, which upset his coach Sergej Jakirovic.
  • Within fifty minutes, Belloumi scored one goal and assisted another, helping Hull City win.
  • The win put Hull City into the Championship play-off final scheduled for May 23 against Southampton or Middlesbrough.
  • Belloumi has struggled with serious injuries since joining Hull City, including an ACL injury and two hamstring injuries.
  • Coach Jakirovic admitted he planned to use Belloumi in the second half because the player was fatigued.
  • Hull City faced transfer restrictions this season but still managed a successful campaign under Jakirovic’s management.
  • Jakirovic considers reaching the play-off final one of the biggest achievements of his career.
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