Hodgson rues costly error

Late Konchesky mistake hands Tigers victory

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Hodgson rues costly error

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Roy Hodgson insisted that Fulham had not been complacent following the 2-1 defeat to Hull.

The Cottagers started strongly at the KC Stadium and took the lead through Seol Ki-Hyeon in the eighth minute.

However, Geovanni levelled for the newly promoted Tigers and Caleb Folan scored a late winner following a mistake from Paul Konchesky.

Hodgson was philosophical in defeat and admitted that Hull had battled hard for their three points.

Prepared

"We were prepared for the game, but we just didn't play as well in the second half as we did in pre-season," he said.

"In the first half I think the team were coming together well and we played some good football.

"It became a fight at both ends in the second half, and in those circumstances it was always possible a defensive error would settle the match, which is what happened.

"It's tough to come away without a result after the first half performance, but Hull were very motivated in the second half, they chased things down, and we made some mistakes as a result."