Sergej Jakirovic happy to give squad ‘opportunity’ in Hull cup win over Stoke

Hull manager Sergej Jakirovic called the Carabao Cup an opportunity for his squad after his side beat Stoke 5-4 on penalties after a 1-1 draw in the second round.The Tigers caused the shock of the opening weekend in the Premier League after beating Manchester United 2-0 and followed it up by reaching the third round for the first time in six years despite making 11 changes.Robert Bozenik opened the scoring for the hosts before the Tigers equalised through Kieran Dowell on the stroke of half time.With neither side able to force a winner, Hull ran out winners on penalties with Mohamed Belloumi netted the winning spot-kick.City exited the competition at the same stage last year, losing to Wrexham on penalties, before beating Blackburn on the penalties in the FA Cup.Jakirovic said: “We broke o