Matos defends Cabango and Vipotnik after Hull errors

Vitor Matos leapt to the defence of Ben Cabango and Zan Vipotnik after the duo were in the spotlight for the wrong reasons during Swansea City's defeat at Hull City.

The Tigers went in front through an Oli McBurnie penalty after Swansea captain Cabango inexplicably handled as he attempted to clear Amir Hazdiahmetovic's free-kick.

Vipotnik, the Championship's leading scorer, then missed two golden chances to level before Hull extended their lead before half-time through Regan Slater.

Liam Cullen did pull a goal back after the break, but Swansea could not conjure an equaliser despite a spirited display.

"That is what happens in this game. There are a lot of hurdles in life. Today was one and we need to keep pushing," said Swansea head coach Matos.

When asked about Cabango's error, Matos added: "It's like all the situations that sometimes happen. Ben is a leader. In the tough moments, he has stood up for all of us.

"The most important thing is to analyse the situation, not the individual - how we got deep, how they broke the press, how they got the foul, how we were positioned to defend that set-piece."

Vipotnik's misses came as a shock given his fine form in front of goal this season.

"It can happen," Matos said. "There is no-one more unhappy than him at the moment.

"Vipi (Vipotnik) has given so much to us, not only goals, but in terms of hard work and we are really pleased to have him.

"He knows he has all the tools to get over that and score again."