Hull City boss Sergej Jakirovic kept his cool after a tense 0-0 draw with Millwall in the first leg of their Championship play-off semi-final, reminding fans that the tie is far from over.

"It was very tough, a fight for every ball and every challenge," Jakirovic said. The match lived up to its playoff billing, with both sides leaving everything on the pitch. Hull City came closest to breaking the deadlock through Mo Belloumi's chance, but Millwall's threat from set-pieces and long throw-ins kept the Tigers on their toes.

"Maybe we had the best chance in the game through Mo Belloumi, and after that they were very dangerous from set-pieces and long throw-ins, but I think we handled this. It's a fair result. Like I said, nothing will be decided tonight," the boss explained, showing the measured mindset needed for a two-legged affair.

Jakirovic revealed a tactical tweak at halftime that helped his side regain control: "We made a correction at half-time to get closer to them and press like a group." This adjustment proved crucial in nullifying Millwall's physical approach.

On the disallowed goal that had fans buzzing, Jakirovic was clear: "It's a clear foul. I saw that immediately. If you take with the two hands and spin the player around it is a foul." No controversy there for the Hull boss, who knows his team will need to bring even more intensity in the second leg.

With everything still to play for, Hull City fans can expect a thrilling return leg where every tackle, every chance, and every moment will count. For now, the Tigers are still in the hunt for promotion, and that's all that matters.