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Sunderland advances in League Cup with victory over Hull City
Sunderland secured a spot in the League Cup's last 16 round after defeating Premier League side Hull City 1-0 at home. Morocco international Chemsdine Talbi scored the decisive goal in the midweek fixture.
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Sunderland moved into the knockout stages of the League Cup following a narrow 1-0 victory over Hull City at the Stadium of Light on Tuesday evening. The English club's Moroccan forward Chemsdine Talbi proved to be the difference-maker, netting the goal that secured progression to the last 16 of the domestic cup competition.
The result saw the hosts overcome their top-flight opponents in a competitive encounter at their north-east venue. Sunderland's advancement continues their campaign in a tournament that offers a potential route to silverware alongside their league aspirations.
Hull City, competing in the Premier League, was unable to find an equaliser despite their status as top-division opposition. The defeat sees the Yorkshire club exit the competition at the second-round stage.