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First goal for Aina sees Tigers through

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The LeaguePaper Team
7 January 2018

By Luke Madeira

STAR MAN JON TORAL Hull

NIGEL Adkins couldn’t help but praise the resolve of his Hull side after they battled to a hard-fought FA Cup victory over Blackburn Rovers.
Chelsea loanee Ola Aina scored the only goal of the game as the Championship side were forced to work hard for their place in the next round by their League One opposition.
Paul Caddis hit the bar for Blackburn while Danny Graham squandered a chance, leaving the visiting manager thrilled at the desire shown by his side. “We played against a good side in Blackburn.
Both sides made a number of cha...

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