Derby County’s Under 23s fell to a harsh Premier League Cup defeat as an inspired Jarrod Bowen led Hull City to a 4-1 victory at the Eon Visual Media Stadium on Monday evening.

In a dominant first half display, Emil Riis Jakobsen’s third goal in four games had given Darren Wassall’s side a deserved lead, but Bowen’s first strike moments before half time changed the complexion of the game.He added two further goals to complete his hat trick in the second 45 minutes, all before Greg Olley’s long range finish added salt to the wound.The hosts, however, were indebted to a string of fine saves from Will Mannion, who had a standout night in goal as the Rams were thwarted on a number of occasions.Despite the final outcome, and on a freezing night in North Ferriby, Derby, unbeaten in five prior to the game, started strongly.That was no surprise after the standout 5-3 win over Manchester United the week previous and particularly down the left flank, the Rams had plenty of joy.Inside the opening 10 minutes, Timi Max Elsnik and Calum Macdonald had seen efforts crucially blocked, whilst Mason Bennett attempted a curling effort from 20-yards out that was saved by Mannion.After the goalmouth action had temporarily dried up, Derby deservedly edged in front as Jakobsen’s rich vein of form continued.Released through the centre, the Danish forward raced away from his centre half to plant a low shot into the bottom corner – his third goal in four outings for Wassall’s side.He could have had his fourth five minutes later. Elsnik, again, was at the heart of the move as he shrugged off a challenger in the middle of the park with his strength, before feeding the forward down his left. Jakobsen, after nipping ahead of his opposing defender, took a touch before sending a firm drive at Mannion, who got to make a save.Sven Karic enjoyed a strong debut in the Derby backline. Quick, mobile and strong in the air, he was a reassuring presence alongside Joe Bateman.He and Elsnik, the Slovenian duo, had efforts to add to the scoreline before the interval too. The latter, firstly, drove well wide after leading a break away from midfield, before the former drew an excellent save from Mannion with a shot from outside the area.It appeared the visitors had done enough to get into the break ahead, but Hull, after holding firm, struck back – equalising with a minute left as Bowen squirmed a shot under the advancing Henrich Ravas under pressure.It was a blow, but it could have got worse as Ravas was called upon in added time to deny Robbie McKenzie after a loose ball dropped nicely for him inside the area.They may have been denied on that occasion, but Hull returned for the early stages naturally revitalised and they turned this Cup clash on its head to take the lead as Bowen grabbed his second of the night with a cross shot into the far corner.By that time, the Tigers were well on top. Ravas was called upon shortly before the hour mark to deny Bowen his hat trick, but his fine save put down a foundation for the Rams to start and get back on top.They were left wondering how they weren’t back level too. Jakobsen fired over after being picked out by Kellan Gordon’s cut back, whilst Mannion came to Hull’s rescue a minute, later denying Bennett at his feet.The hosts’ goalkeeper was called upon again on 65 minutes to thwart Jakobsen’s low drive, but after keeping their necks above water once more, Bowen struck the crucial third – the killer blow with just 15 minutes remaining.Collecting possession, the wideman took a touch and advanced towards goal and lashed a low effort into the bottom corner before he could be closed down.To their credit, Wassall’s side never gave up in their bid to try and find a way past Mannion.Swift counter attacks had been a reoccurring theme over the first 45 minutes, but again the wind it had become more difficult to succeed with that style of play.On 78 minutes, it proved effective once more. A clever flick set Elsnik away down the centre and with Gordon screaming for the ball to be played to his feet, the midfielder answered. Racing on to his threaded pass, Gordon advanced into the area, knocking the ball beyond Brandon Fleming, but dragged his shot agonisingly wide.Already a harsh scoreline, Hull added salt to the wound one-minute into added time as Olley scored the goal of the game, smacking an effort that was beyond the reach of Ravas and into the far corner as Derby’s five-game unbeaten run was brought to a grinding half in North Ferriby.Mannion, Barkworth, Fleming, Batty, Ritson, Maslen-Jones, Annan (Hinchliffe, 78), McKenzie, Luer (Ter Horst, 60), Olley, BowenAndrew, Lofts, ThackerRavas, Cover (Bogle, 80), Bateman, Karic, Macdonald; Bird (Cresswell, 63), Elsnik, Babos (Edwards, 80); Gordon, Bennett, JakobsenBarnes, WalkerTweets by @ dcfcofficial