Acun Ilıcalı's team Hull City promoted to the Premier League

The most critical 90 minutes of English football took place this time at Wembley Stadium. Facing Middlesbrough in the Championship play-off final, Hull City defeated their opponent 1-0 with a golden goal found in stoppage time. The club, owned by Acun Ilıcalı, left the pitch with the win and managed to promote to the Premier League after 9 years.

In the Championship, Coventry City and Ipswich Town, who finished the league in the top two spots, had previously earned direct promotion to the Premier League.

Acun Ilıcalı COULD NOT HOLD BACK HIS TEARS

Acun Ilıcalı, who bought Hull City in 2022, could not hold back his tears today after the final whistle of the match.

A BREATHLESS 90 MINUTES AT WEMBLEY

The first half of the match ended without a goal. Middlesbrough was the side that took control on the pitch. However, the scoreboard remained unchanged heading into the second 45 minutes.

In the second half, neither team could establish dominance in midfield, and the match followed a balanced course.

The referee's decision to add 8 minutes of stoppage time to the end of the match brought the tension in the stands to its peak.

FIRST STATEMENT FROM Acun Ilıcalı

Acun Ilıcalı, the owner of Hull City, who achieved a great success by returning to the Premier League after a 9-year hiatus, experienced emotional moments after the match.

In his statement, Ilıcalı emphasized that he was very proud, saying, "We put in a lot of effort. It is a great happiness. We received many messages from our country as well; everyone prayed. The opponent could not withstand so many prayers. I am very happy. I didn't cry, but I was very emotional. I admit that. I have never experienced such pride in my life. It is a first for me."