Hull City 0-2 Stoke City: Xherdan Shaqiri masterclass sinks lacklustre Tigers

Daily Mail | October 22, 2016

Hull City were left with their tails between their legs after a lacklustre performance from the Tigers saw them slump to a 2-0 defeat.

A brace from Stoke's skilful forward Xherdan Shaqiri saw the Potters leave Humberside with all three points and left Mike Phelan searching for his first win as full-time Hull boss.

Shaqiri opened the scoring in the first half with an exquisite effort from distance which sailed into the top corner, before later doubling Stoke's lead with a precision free-kick.

Report to follow.

Stoke City left Humberside with all three points courtesy of Swiss attacker Xherdan Shaqiri who scored a brace

Shaqiri wrapped his foot around a delightful free-kick which left the Hull City wall and their goalkeeper helpless

With the wall beaten Shaqiri's effort sails majestically towards the top corner of the goal

There was nothing an outstretched David Marshall could do as Shaqiri's set piece made its way goalwards

The tricky forward had already opened the scoring by unleashing a rocket in the first half for the Potters

The Swiss maestro sparked life into what had started off as a colourless encounter between the sides

Shaqiri was praised by staff and team-mates alike after his first unstoppable effort rippled the back of the Hull City net

Hull's returning captain Michael Dawson battles with powerful Stoke striker Wilfried Bonyu00a0 — Hull's returning captain Michael Dawson battles with powerful Stoke striker Wilfried Bony

Mike Phelan is still searching for his first win since becoming permanent first team coach of the Tigers

Potters striker Marko Arnautovic appeals to the referee for a foulu00a0 — Potters striker Marko Arnautovic appeals to the referee for a foul