The second half has just begun. If it is anything like the first we're in for a treat.

That goal really does change things.

Hull were much the better team in that half, pushing much higher up the field, but that controversial goal just before the break gives the game a different complexion.

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That's half-time. Marco Silva is not happy. He is certain that De Roon's goal should have been disallowed.

The game has now gone into a little lull just before half-time. It is no wonder as it has been intense stuff. There's a minute to go until the break.

Boro have got Alvaro Negredo that's what. He's already got one goal and is inches away from getting another.

The Spain international curls a long-range strike just wide of the left-hand post with Jakupovic beaten.

What have Middlesbrough got? 

They'll be seven points behind Hull if this stays like this and eight points from safety. Surely they need to turn this one around? Grosicki wins another corner for Hull but it comes to nothing. What a job Marco Silva is doing on Humberside.

Middlesbrough almost get one back straight away. What a game! 

Stewart Downing's shipped cross is met by Rudy Gestede's powerful header is saved by Eldin Jakupovic with a little help from the crossbar. 

The Swiss 'keeper gives a big fist pump afterwards. That was an important save.

For the first time in the game Middlesbrough have a lengthy spell of pressure.

Adama Traore dances down the right and chips a ball into the box but Alvaro Negredo's swinging volley is straight at Jakupovic.

After going behind after just five minutes in such a crucial game, Hull could have crumbled but they have been excellent.

They're fully deserving of this lead. For the second game in a row they've turned the game on its head.

Middlesbrough look to come forward down their left through James Husband and Stewart Downing but it comes to nothing.

Those two are at very different stages of their top-flight careers, Downing making his 400th appearance and Husband his Premier League debut.

Hull are just dominating possession. Marten de Roon puts in a nasty tackle on Alfred N'Diaye and Marco Silva and Steve Agnew have words afterwards on the touchline.

Adam Clayton now receives a booking for a cynical foul on the edge of the area. 

Abel Hernandez takes the resulting free-kick from a dangerous position inside the 'D' but he shoots wide of Victor Valdes' right-hand post.

Sam Clucas is the first man in the book for a crunching tackle on Marten de Roon.

Chants of "you're going down with the Mackems" ring down from the stands. I'm not sure which fans are singing it but, to be honest, it could be true for both teams if the result stays like this.

Aside from their early goal, Middlesbrough have struggled to get hold of the ball. They've had just 24% of the possession in fact.

Whenever they can they're looking for Adama Traore on the right. The youngster was seen in a lengthy discussion with his manager Steve Agnew before kick-off. He'll be key if Boro are to get the win they desperately need tonight.