Hull City and Everton played out an entertaining 2-2 draw at the MKM Stadium on Sunday, with Mohamed Belloumi scoring a late equaliser to preserve the hosts’ unbeaten home record in the Premier League.
Key Highlights
- Hull City and Everton drew 2-2 at the MKM Stadium on Sunday.
- All four goals came after a goalless first half.
- Joe Gelhardt scored for Hull before Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Thierno Barry put Everton ahead.
- Substitute Mohamed Belloumi equalised in the 74th minute.
- Hull have nine points from their opening six league matches and remain unbeaten at home.
Both teams continued their encouraging starts to the season in a contest that came alive after a goalless first half, with all four goals scored after the break.
Hull took the lead through Joe Gelhardt before Everton fought back with goals from Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall and Thierno Barry. However, Belloumi struck in the 74th minute to ensure the points were shared.
How The Goals Came
Gelhardt put Hull ahead after Sorba Thomas capitalised on a poor pass from Ainsley Maitland-Niles, creating an opportunity for the forward to finish past Everton goalkeeper Jordan Pickford.
Everton responded seven minutes later when Maitland-Niles delivered a cross that Dewsbury-Hall headed home at the far post to restore parity.
The visitors then moved ahead in the 68th minute after Thomas lost possession. Dewsbury-Hall seized the opportunity to set up Barry, who finished confidently to give Everton a 2-1 advantage.
Hull refused to surrender, however, as Belloumi came off the bench to level the score with 16 minutes remaining. The Algerian midfielder collected a cut-back from Elliot Stroud before firing past Pickford to secure a valuable point.
Belloumi had only recently returned from international duty with Algeria and was fit enough to feature as a substitute. His decisive contribution ensured Hull maintained their unbeaten home run.
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Hull’s Strong Start Continues
The draw also extended Hull’s impressive start following their promotion from the Championship play-offs last season. They have collected nine points from their opening six league matches, recording two wins and three draws, according to the match report.
Hull’s defensive organisation had been a major factor in their early-season form, and Everton’s two goals were the first they had conceded at home this season.
A victory would have lifted Hull into the top four, but the result still underlined their ability to compete at the highest level.
For Everton, the comeback demonstrated their attacking threat, although they were unable to hold on to the lead after Barry’s second-half goal.
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