Newcastle beat Hull City 2-1 in the Premier League after a two-goal burst in the first seven minutes and held on once Mohamed Ali Cho had cut the deficit. Hull City created more shots in the Newcastle vs Hull City meeting but could not cancel the early damage.
Match Summary
The first spell was decisive. Joe Willock had Newcastle in front after three minutes, and Lewis Hall made it two before the game was 10 minutes old. Harvey Barnes provided both assists. Hull City were already chasing, and the rest of the first half became a struggle to stay in touch.
Discipline went against the visitors as yellow cards arrived, and Newcastle were awarded a penalty in the 45th minute. Yoane Wissa missed from the spot, so the lead remained two at half-time. Hull City responded after the restart and found a goal in the 67th minute through Mohamed Ali Cho, with Mohamed Belloumi assisting. That made it 2-1. Newcastle still closed the match without conceding again.
Key Moments
Newcastle's opening burst set the terms. Hull City spent almost the entire afternoon trying to recover a deficit they had conceded before they had settled.
