"Matusiwa's stunning long-range strike sealed the win 19 minutes from time to move Kieran McKenna's side three points behind second-place Middlesbrough, with a game in hand. Ipswich carried the greater threat during the first half in the battle between fourth and fifth in the Championship, going close through Jack Taylor and George Hirst."
"Yet, it was not until the 71st minute that they found the breakthrough, as Matusiwa beat Hull goalkeeper Ivor Pandur with a stunning effort that flashed in off the underside of the crossbar. Pandur came to the visitors' rescue soon after with a smart save to deny Clarke, but the single goal was enough to seal the Tractor Boys' 12th home win of the campaign."
"McKenna secured his 100th win from 210 games in charge of Ipswich, beating the record set by 1966 World Cup winner Alf Ramsey, and did so in impressive fashion as his side produced 1.54 expected goals (xG) from 15 shots to Hull's 0.27 from six attempts. The Tractor Boys registered their 13th clean sheet of the season, a tally only bettered by Millwall (14) in the Championship."
Ipswich Town defeated Hull City 1-0 in a Championship match between fourth and fifth-place rivals. Azor Matusiwa scored the decisive goal in the 71st minute with a stunning long-range strike that deflected off the crossbar past goalkeeper Ivor Pandur. Ipswich dominated possession and created more chances, with Jack Taylor and George Hirst going close in the first half. Hull offered minimal attacking threat and failed to register a single shot on target. The victory marked Ipswich's 12th home win of the season and their 13th clean sheet, the second-best defensive record in the Championship. Manager Kieran McKenna achieved his 100th win in 210 games, surpassing Alf Ramsey's record.
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