Hull City claimed all three points in a hard fought tactical battle against relegation rivals Swansea when they won 2-1 on Saturday. Tigers' head coach Marco Silva has said that the three points puts them back into the fight to stay in the league.
The Portuguese made a genius attacking substitution in the second half and put Niasse up front with Abel Hernandez. The pair worked wonders together and the substitute got both of their goals to win them the game and take all the points.
Hull City at home across all competitions since Marco Silva took charge.
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Goals: 12
Conceded: 4
Instant impact. pic.twitter.com/Rhs4PyJ5m9
Speaking toSky Sportsafter the game about how his side were a bit nervous in the first half, he said:"It was clear in the first half our players felt a little anxious.
"(There was) nervousness in our team. The last decision there was always mistakes, we never took the good decision.
"(We were) better in the second half, we played calmer and faster. Faster is important - it started to give problems to our opponent."
FULL-TIME Hull 2-1 Swansea. Super sub Oumar Niasse scores twice in a huge win for the Tigers #HULSWA pic.twitter.com/PK6nX827B3
Silva made a tactical substitution in the second half bringing on Oumar Niasse and it worked wonders for them. However, Silva was also full of praise for his strike partner Abel Hernandez for his contribution:
"He scored two goals but [what was] really important was the work of Abel. Both goals Abel stayed with him and gave good assists.
"It's really important for both when one striker scores. They did well, they worked well and all of our team worked well."
63': Oumar Niasse comes on for Hull.
69': Oumar Niasse scores.
78': Oumar Niasse scores.
What a substitution from Marco Silva! pic.twitter.com/CTuHwsbdrt
The win sees the Tigers move up to 18th and within two points of safety, and ultimately closer tostaying in the league:
"The focus is always on our team first of all and we need to win the points and after to see what the other teams will do.
"Of course it is important to win to put us again in the fight. The three points for us is really important."