Mohamed Belloumi sets up winner as Hull City make it two Premier League wins

Mohamed Belloumi produced a decisive moment for Hull City as the Algerian international set up Liam Millar for the winning goal in a 1-0 victory over Coventry City, giving the newly promoted side a second successive Premier League win.

Hull have taken maximum points from their opening two matches after following up their 2-0 victory over Manchester United with another impressive result on Saturday. Belloumi played a key role in securing the latest three points, delivering an assist late in the game when a draw appeared increasingly likely.

The breakthrough arrived in the 81st minute. Belloumi won possession in midfield and held off an opponent before driving forward into space. The Algerian then produced an accurate through ball from his own half, splitting Coventry’s defensive line.

Millar was played through on goal and found himself one-on-one with the goalkeeper. The Canadian forward kept his composure to finish the move and give Hull a 1-0 lead.

Coventry were unable to respond before the final whistle, allowing Hull to claim another valuable victory and maintain their perfect start to life back in the Premier League.

For Belloumi, the assist adds another important contribution to what has already been an encouraging opening to the campaign. He had shown attacking intent during Hull’s win over Manchester United, including an effort after advancing down the right, but his involvement against Coventry directly influenced the final result.

The winning move also highlighted several aspects of Belloumi’s game. His ability to recover possession, withstand pressure, carry the ball forward and then deliver a precise pass allowed Hull to turn one attacking opportunity into the only goal of the contest.

The Algerian’s contribution follows impressive displays from two other African players in Hull’s squad. Nigerian defender Semi Ajayi and Senegalese defender Nobel Mendy had both scored during the opening-day victory over Manchester United.

Belloumi has now become the third African player to make a direct contribution to Hull’s goals across their first two league matches. While Ajayi and Mendy found the net against United, Belloumi supplied the assist that decided the meeting with Coventry.

Hull’s perfect start has also put them in an excellent early position in the Premier League. Six points from their first two games have given the newly promoted side an immediate boost, while their victory over Manchester United had already provided a major statement.

The result at Coventry strengthens that impression. Hull have now beaten two newly promoted opponents? No, they have beaten Manchester United and Coventry, and have shown that their opening victory was not an isolated result.

With six points from six, the Tigers have moved provisionally into second place in the table. Belloumi has also quickly established himself as an important attacking presence, registering an assist across his first two Premier League appearances.

After only two matches, the Algerian international is already playing a significant part in Hull’s impressive return to the top flight.