Hull 1-0 Swansea: Visitors rue missed chances as David Meyler goal sees Tigers through

Swansea missed a host of clear cut chances as they crashed out of the Capital One Cup after a 1-0 third round defeat at Championship side Hull.

The Premier League side had plenty of opportunities to take the lead in the first-half alone, but due to a combination of their profligacy and fine goalkeeping, they were unable to find the net.

And they were made to pay as David Meyler tapped in to give the Tigers the lead just before the interval.

Garry Monk threw on Bafetimbi Gomis and Jonjo Shelvey in the second half to try and find that equaliser, but it wasn't to be, and Hull claimed a top flight scalp, and will be hoping for one of the big guns in tomorrow's fourth round draw.

Swansea were responsible for 10 of the 19 changes on the team-sheet but their second string had enough chances in the first 45 minutes to seal the tie.

The game was wide open from the off, with Swansea close to scoring inside two minutes.

Portuguese striker Eder edged in front of his marker to meet Franck Tabanou's cross six yards out but his connection was messy and the ball looped harmlessly over.

Swansea saw Matt Grimes head over when Hull failed to pick him up at a corner but it was a mixture of fortune and brilliant anticipation that kept Hull afloat in the 17th minute.

Goalkeeper Eldin Jakupovic dallied on the ball, allowing Eder to charge down his kick, only to see the ball bobble against the post.

A goal nevertheless seemed inevitable as Eder rolled a pass to Gylfi Sigurdsson, who rounded Jakupovic before sliding his shot at an empty net, but Curtis Davies had not given up hope, though, and flung himself across the goal-line to make a remarkable block.

An away goal appeared imminent but Wayne Routledge bungled at least two good chances and Angel Rangel's point-blank header was superbly saved by Jakupovic.

At the other end there were occasional warning signals, with some slack passing from the back keeping Hull interested, but it was still a shock to see the Tigers take the lead four minutes before the break.

Ahmed Elmohamady's near-post cross was well won by Maloney, whose header drew a smart reaction save from Nordfeldt. Yet the Swede could only parry the ball across goal, where Meyler waited to apply a finishing touch.

A clumsy foul by Jordi Amat gave Hull an early sight of goal as the second period got under way, but Maloney's free-kick was comfortably saved.

With Hull increasingly comfortable, Swansea boss Garry Monk looked to his bench and came up with early season star performers Shelvey and Gomis, who replaced Grimes and Eder.

The returning Jake Livermore was taken off with 21 minutes to play for Hull and his night ended as it began, with a rousing ovation from the KC Stadium.

Kyle Bartley came closer than anyone to levelling matters in the 77th minute but his header was blocked on the post by Andy Robertson, and the hosts held on.