How did Hull City's players fare as the Tigers crept through to the next round of the Europa League? Philip Buckingham gives his verdictAllan McGregor:
Nothing he could do about Trencin's opener but a valuable save to keep out Holubek soon after kept City in the tie. That save gave his side hope of a comeback. An otherwise steady evening for the Scot. 7James Chester:
A dependable night's work from the defender and although he was far from his faultless self, he was competent throughout. Read the game well even though his distribution sometimes fell short. 6Alex Bruce:
A regular target for Trencin's pressing forward line and part of a defence that never quite looked at ease against their visitors. Sacrificed for the closing third as City desperately sought a second. 6Curtis Davies:
The City captain was not at his best with a wayward passing game evident in so many of his team-mates. A test of concentration for long parts of the game and given an examination by Malec. 6Ahmed Elmohamady:
Just when City needed a first European goal, the reliable Egyptian was the man to deliver it. A game that often saw him play as more of a winger culminated with the cross that brought Aluko's winner. 7Robbie Brady:
A wretched start to the game barely saw him do a thing right but he made amends by crafting an equaliser for Elmohamady. By no means a classic for the fit-again winger and replaced early in the second half. 6Tom Huddlestone:
Found his passing range as the game wore on but it was not enough to break Trencin down. Came close to a spectacular strike from distance late in the game, shooting just over the bar. 6Jake Livermore:
Covered plenty of ground in a typically lively performance in midfield but his notable contributions were few and far between. Trencin's midfield never allowed him to find a rhythm. 6Robert Snodgrass:
A home debut for the Scotland international brought a succession of testing crosses and his largely free role saw him drift in and out of the contest. The £7m man found a timely assist when it mattered though. 6Yannick Sagbo:
As well as the Ivory Coast international has played for many a month. Trencin were troubled by his strength, both in the air and on the ground, and his support play should have brought a goal for Long. 7Shane Long:
Not a night to savour for the Irishman. Three excellent chances came his way during the first half but he could not take one of them. The harder he tried, the worse his night seemed to become. 5Subs:Liam Rosenior (for Brady, 56): Was almost the unlikely hero when shooting just wide with his first touch. 6Thomas Ince (for Bruce, 66): Troubled Trencin with his skills on the right wing. A bright little cameo. 6Sone Aluko (for Long, 74): Cometh the hour, cometh the man. A crisp, late finish was City's big moment. 7Not used: Steve Harper, Paul McShane, David Meyler, Stephen Quinn
