EPL: He saved Chelsea – Hull City manager Jakirovic names Player of the Match

Hull City manager, Sergej Jakirovic, has named goalkeeper, Emi Martinez as the Player of the Match following his side’s Premier League 2-2 draw with Chelsea on Saturday.

Speaking to BBC Sport after the match, Jakirovic insisted that the Argentina World Cup winner saved Xabi Alonso’s side.

“It’s a huge result for us. We had 2-1 at half-time, and we had a hundred per cent chance with McBurnie, but Martinez’s save was excellent,” Jakirovic said.

“We have to control play better in the box because we can stop this [Chelsea goal]. We had an excellent chance for Cho–Martinez saved again. Player of the match,” he said.

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Morgan Rogers gave Chelsea the lead inside seven minutes, but two goals from Mohamed Belloumi gave Hull a temporary lead before Joao Pedro equalised.

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