Hull 'scored three beautiful goals' - Jakirovic

Hull City boss Sergei Jakirovic was impressed with the manner of his side's win over Portsmouth on Saturday lunchtime.

The Tigers edged past Pompey 3-2 in an entertaining match to move into the Championship's play-off places.

After the score was level at half-time, Joe Gelhardt produced a calm and composed finish to dink the ball over keeper Josef Bursik and win the game for the Tigers.

"I'm very pleased with the performance, we played very well for all 90 minutes," Jakirovic told BBC Radio Humberside.

"We controlled most moments on the pitch and scored three beautiful goals and we put a lot of energy and intensity on the pitch.

"The third goal was outstanding, even the pass from Charlie because they had five behind (the ball), but great timing of the run by Joe Gelhardt, first touch amazing and the second touch, I would say like Denis Bergkamp for Arsenal.

"Enis Destan (was brought in), because we expected a lot of long balls, a lot of air challenges, they tried to press us man to man all over the pitch.

"When he arrived he was injured, now he's healthy and I'm pleased to give him the chance, and he used his first appearance, first goal, it cannot be better."