Sunderland 1-0 Hull City: Talbi's Cool Chip Ends Hull's Carabao Cup Run
Chemsdine Talbi's 71st-minute chip was the difference as Sunderland beat Hull City 1-0 in the Carabao Cup third round at the Stadium of Light. Both Premier League sides made sweeping changes, but Talbi's composed finish booked the Black Cats' place in the fourth round, which takes place at the end of October.
- Result: Sunderland 1-0 Hull City
- Competition: Carabao Cup third round
- Venue: Stadium of Light
- Goalscorer: Chemsdine Talbi (71)
- Next round: Fourth round, end of October
- Managers: Regis Le Bris (Sunderland), Sergej Jakirovic (Hull City)
Team news
Sunderland Starting XI: Melker Ellborg; Dayann Methalie, Jules Ahoka, Malick Fofana and others as part of 11 changes from the side that drew with Brentford. Methalie, Ahoka and Fofana made their debuts (Fofana's full debut).
Hull City Starting XI: Dillon Phillips; Mohamed-Ali Cho, Sorba Thomas, Robinio Vaz and others as part of eight switches from the goalless stalemate against Aston Villa. Cho, Thomas and Vaz made their full debuts.
Substitutes used: Sunderland introduced Thomas Meunier and Timur Tutierov; Hull brought on Joe Gelhardt, among others, in a 59th-minute triple substitution.
What was said
"It's really positive. We know this window can talk and we can have different conversations about the future. Now it's done, it's really clear. I was also interested by this new position because I feel Talbi can play off the left and play off the right. He showed in the past he can be a good winger but also just under the striker. He has this space and this ability to exploit big spaces. Even after 50 or 60 minutes he stayed composed to finish. He had this first chance just at the end of first half and the second one was fantastic. With 11 changes it's clear that it's not easy to find the references. We trained together but the reality is always the competition. The beginning of the second half was much better, we imposed our intensity and we scored, which was important. After that, the last part of the game they pushed a bit, but we stayed solid."
"I think we played a 50-50 game today. We had some good actions, Sunderland also had some good actions. Maybe this goal we conceded we had to be better organised. Long ball, but great finishing in the end. Maybe we had the best chance in the game tonight through Gelhardt, so maybe we feel we can score that. Unfortunately we didn't and congratulations to Sunderland."
The numbers
Sunderland made 11 changes from their weekend draw with Brentford, while Hull City made eight from their goalless stalemate against Aston Villa. The game's decisive moment came 71 minutes in, Talbi's chipped finish over Dillon Phillips. Hull's best chance fell to former Black Cat loanee Joe Gelhardt, who scuffed over from close range late on.
How to watch
This match was not shown live on Sky Sports in the UK. For future Premier League games, Sky Sports customers can watch on their phone, and non-customers can stream with no contract via Sky Sports deals.
Talbi's composure and Hull's blunt edge
Chemsdine Talbi's finish was the standout moment of a cagey cup tie. The winger raced through the Hull defence after Thomas Meunier's flick and coolly chipped Dillon Phillips into the bottom corner. It was a goal of genuine quality, and it came just as the game seemed destined for a goalless conclusion.
Hull City, for their part, will rue Joe Gelhardt's late miss. The former Sunderland loanee scuffed an effort over from close range, and Mohamed-Ali Cho fired wide from a corner as the visitors searched for an equaliser. Sergej Jakirovic's side had moments, but they lacked the cutting edge that Talbi provided at the other end.
Both managers used the cup tie to rotate heavily. Le Bris handed debuts to Dayann Methalie and Jules Ahoka, plus a full debut to Malick Fofana. Jakirovic gave full debuts to Mohamed-Ali Cho, Sorba Thomas and Robinio Vaz. The changes made for a disjointed contest, but Sunderland's greater composure in the final third proved decisive.
Talking points
- Talbi's versatility: Le Bris praised Talbi's ability to play off the left, the right, or just under the striker, and his goal showcased that adaptability.
- Hull's missed opportunity: Gelhardt's late scuff and Cho's wide effort from a corner were the closest Hull came to forcing a equaliser.
- Rotation risks: With 11 and eight changes respectively, both sides struggled for rhythm, but Sunderland's intensity improved after the break.
What happens next
Sunderland advance to the Carabao Cup fourth round, which takes place at the end of October. Hull City exit the competition and will focus on their Premier League campaign. Both clubs return to league action, with Sunderland having drawn with Brentford and Hull having drawn 0-0 with Aston Villa before this tie.
Frequently asked questions
Who scored the only goal in Sunderland vs Hull City?
Chemsdine Talbi scored the only goal, chipping the ball over Dillon Phillips in the 71st minute.
What competition was the match?
The match was a Carabao Cup third-round tie, played at the Stadium of Light.
When is the fourth round?
The Carabao Cup fourth round takes place at the end of October.
Related Articles
Filed under: Club News | LA Premier League Home
