Hull City and Millwall Draw 0-0 in Championship Play-off Semi-Final First Leg
The first leg of the Championship play-off semi-final between Hull City and Millwall ended in a 0-0 stalemate at the MKM Stadium. The match was characterized by nervous tension and missed opportunities, with Hull City's Mo Belloumi and Camiel Neghli both hitting the woodwork. Controversy arose late in the game when Millwall defender Ryan Leonard appeared to score a winning goal, only for it to be disallowed by referee Gavin Ward due to an infringement in the build-up. Leonard expressed frustration over the decision but acknowledged the team would take the draw into the second leg. Millwall manager Alex Neil felt his side dominated the match and criticized the 'soft' decision to rule out the goal, though he remained optimistic about their chances at home. The tie will now be decided in the return leg at The Den, where a sell-out crowd is expected as Millwall aims to secure a place in the Wembley final.
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Hull City and Millwall Draw 0-0 in Championship Play-off Semi-Final First Leg
The first leg of the Championship play-off semi-final between Hull City and Millwall ended in a 0-0 stalemate at the MKM Stadium. The match was characterized by nervous tension and missed opportunities, with Hull City's Mo Belloumi and Camiel Neghli both hitting the woodwork. Controversy arose late in the game when Millwall defender Ryan Leonard appeared to score a winning goal, only for it to be disallowed by referee Gavin Ward due to an infringement in the build-up. Leonard expressed frustration over the decision but acknowledged the team would take the draw into the second leg. Millwall manager Alex Neil felt his side dominated the match and criticized the 'soft' decision to rule out the goal, though he remained optimistic about their chances at home. The tie will now be decided in the return leg at The Den, where a sell-out crowd is expected as Millwall aims to secure a place in the Wembley final.
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