The Match Verdict - Newcastle 2-1 Hull City: Magpies hang on to get crucial victory

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Newcastle United passed a test of character against Hull City but only after a few scares as fans were left baying for the final whistle at St James' Park. This was the classic game of two halves as Newcastle hurtled out of the traps to go 2-0 up after just seven minutes thanks to goals from Joe Willock and Lewis Hall, and they should have had the game all but wrapped up by the interval only for Yoane Wissa to miss a penalty at the Leazes End. Despite the nervous nature of this victory, Toon fans won't care a jot, and the win was worth its weight in gold to Matthias Jaissle. The head coach had asked his players to take losing duels "personally" after the 4-1 mauling at Leeds, and they…