Hull SC recovered from a first-half setback against Anlaby Rangers, with David Blake’s second-half double and Jacob Bennett’s late goal sealing a strong home win.
Hull Sporting Club continued their league campaign with a strong 3-1 victory over Anlaby Rangers at Pelican Park Playing Fields.
The visitors struck first in the 18th minute through Leo Gibson, giving Hull SC an early challenge and forcing the Reds to respond after falling behind.
Hull SC had to stay patient after the setback, working their way back into the contest and looking for the moment that would shift the momentum.
That moment arrived shortly after half-time, with David Blake finding the net in the 49th minute to bring Hull SC level and give the home side renewed belief.
The equaliser changed the rhythm of the match. Hull SC grew in confidence, kept pushing forward and began to take greater control of the game.
Blake struck again in the 73rd minute, completing the turnaround and putting Hull SC ahead after a strong spell of second-half pressure.
The reaction after half-time was excellent. We stayed patient, kept believing in the way we wanted to play and took control when the chances came. It was a strong second-half performance from the group.
— Hull SC Manager
With the lead secured, the Reds managed the closing stages well and continued to carry a threat going forward.
Jacob Bennett sealed the result in the 86th minute, adding Hull SC’s third goal and giving the team breathing room late in the match.
The performance showed another strong response from the squad. After conceding first, Hull SC stayed composed, trusted their approach and produced the goals needed after half-time.
Blake’s double was the headline contribution, while Bennett’s late goal capped off a positive second-half display.
For Hull SC, it was another important league result and another sign of the team’s ability to respond, recover and finish games strongly.