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Jakirovic: Taking Hull to Wembley the best thing I've experienced in football
Jakirovic calls Hull's Wembley trip the best moment in his football career.
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Hull sink Millwall to reach Championship play-off final
TL;DR
Hull City defeated Millwall 2-0 in the Championship play-off semi-final second leg, securing their spot in the final. Mohamed Belloumi and Joe Gelhardt scored to lead the Tigers to Wembley on May 23.
Key points
- Hull City won 2-0 against Millwall in the second leg
- Mohamed Belloumi and Joe Gelhardt scored the goals
- Hull reached the Championship play-off final on May 23
- They were the first sixth-placed side to win their semi-final in seven years
- Hull City was under a transfer embargo this season
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Hull produced a clinical display at Millwall to win 2-0 in the second leg and reach the Championship play-off final.
After a goalless first leg, the deadlock was finally broken by Mohamed Belloumi midway through the second half at The Den. Substitute Joe Gelhardt then added a second to steer the Tigers to Wembley - with the final on Saturday May 23.
It continues a remarkable campaign for Hull City, who have become the first sixth-placed side in seven years to win their semi-final.
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- Championship play-off final on Saturday May 23
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They only stayed up on the final day of last season, and have been under a transfer embargo this season under Sergej Jakirovic.
Having also started the final day of the season outside the play-off places, they are now just one game away from returning to the Premier League for the first time since 2017. They have been down in League One for a season since then as well.
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Mohamed Belloumi’s classy strike finds the back of the net and gives Hull City the lead against Millwall in the Championship semi-final!
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Q&A
What was the score of the Hull City vs Millwall play-off semi-final?
Hull City won the second leg 2-0 against Millwall.
Who scored the goals for Hull City in the play-off semi-final?
Mohamed Belloumi scored the first goal, and Joe Gelhardt added the second.
When is the Championship play-off final scheduled?
The Championship play-off final is scheduled for Saturday, May 23.
