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he missed several chances. Luhukay said: “Everybody knows how important Fernando is to us. He was cool with the penalty. He came back strongly last season after being out.
“He scored last week and again here, so he’s going in the right direction.
“I can’t be angry with Steven. He was out for more than seven months and it takes time to come back. He played a very good game and worked very hard.’’
With his squad already depleted by departures and injuries, Luhukay lost striker Atdhe Nuhiu to a one-match ban while Lucas Joao picked up a groin injury in training.
Hull started the brighter, Evandro pulling a chance wide before supplying a right-wing delivery that Jarrod Bowen could only lift over.
Wednesday finally opened up the Hull defence when Adam Reach released Fletcher on the right, but the frontman failed to capitalise, keeper David Marshall saving with a foot in the one-on-one. And the visitors made Wednesday pay.
Bowen’s drive hit a post and Cameron Dawson kept out Evandro, before Campbell turned home the loose ball. But Forestieri lifted the home fans and Fletcher might have made the mood even better, yet twice headed off target. Hull boss Nigel Adkins said: “In my opinion, it wasn’t a penalty – but it was in the referee’s. “I was pleased with Fraizer. He looked fit, lively and hungry and he leads the line well. He’s very important to us.’’
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