Saturday 29 April 2017 18:50, UK
Marco Silva believes if Dusan Tadic converted the late penalty in the 0-0 draw at Southampton, the result would not have been fair on Hull.
Hull looked like they had done enough to secure a crucial point in their quest for Premier League survival, but in stoppage time, Alfred N'Diaye bundled Maya Yoshida to the floor, giving Tadic the chance to snatch a last-gasp win for the home side.
However, the Serbia international was denied by a brilliant stop from Hull goalkeeper Eldin Jakupovic, preserving what could prove to be a crucial point, with the Tigers now three clear of the relegation zone. Had Tadic converted, Silva feels it would have been more than harsh on his side.
"If they scored it would have not been deserved," Silva told Sky Sports. "My players told me that it was a penalty, but the referee did not give us one for a foul on Niasse.
"Today we showed again very good organisation, very good football, very, very good football, and we had our chances.
"It was a very good performance and a very good result, of course we wanted to win the game, but a draw is good.
"You don't see many teams outplay Southampton at home but we were in command. I want us to create more chances, the final decision are not the best when we are through on goal, but we still had some chances.
"It is a very good point. We wanted to better our away form, and this will give the players confidence.
"I have seen how we play at home, and I want this team to play like that away from home, without fear, play football. Now we focus on the next game."
Since Marco Silva was at Hull, the Tigers have won 21 points from 15 Premier League matches. The players celebrated the point at St Mary's with real vigour, something Silva believes stems from a strong team spirit.
"It is important [team morale]," Silva added. "It is a good dressing room. They work hard and they believe we can stay up.
"We have changed many things in the club but I have to give congratulations for the players. I now they will fight again next week."
