Hull City earned a hard‑earned point at the MKM Stadium on Sunday, when Mohamed Belloumi came off the bench to level the score against an unbeaten Everton side. The match, which finished 2‑2, was defined by a frenetic second half in which both teams scored four times, leaving the Toffees still undefeated in the Premier League.
The Tigers opened the scoring just after the break, with Joe Gelhardt capitalising on a mistake by Everton right‑back Ainsley Maitland‑Niles. Gelhardt’s chip past goalkeeper Jordan Pickford in the 49th minute gave Hull a 1‑0 advantage, but the lead was short‑lived. A VAR check had earlier ruled out a first‑half opener by Hull’s Brennan Johnson for offside, making this the first goal Hull had conceded at home this season. Everton responded quickly, with Kiernan Dewsbury‑Hall heading in an equaliser from a precise cross by Maitland‑Niles. The goal was the first Hull had conceded at the MKM Stadium this campaign.
Hull’s fortunes turned again when Thierno Barry struck for Everton in the 68th minute after a loose pass from Sorba Thomas. Barry’s finish past Konstantinos Tzolakis gave the visitors a 2‑1 lead, but the game was far from over. Within six minutes, Belloumi, who had been rested after the international break, made an immediate impact. He beat Pickford with a low shot to bring the score back to 2‑2, securing a draw for the Tigers. Belloumi’s contribution was the highlight of a match that saw both sides create eight significant chances, with Everton’s efforts largely wasted until Barry finally found the net.
Manager David Moyes admitted the result was frustrating. “It’s a decent point away from home, but we should have won,” he told Sky Sports. Moyes criticised his squad’s lack of performance, noting that “there were not many performing at the level I think they have been or can perform at.” He also highlighted defensive lapses, saying the team “didn’t look like they should be conceding.” Everton remain unbeaten after six league games, a testament to their tactical discipline and strong centre‑back play.
Hull’s head coach Sergej Jakirovic praised his side’s resilience. “It was a crazy second half,” he said. “We started well, took advantage of a mistake, but we also made two errors. I’m very happy with the boys because they showed great mentality and managed to equalise.” Jakirovic added that the point was valuable, especially given Everton’s difficulty to beat. With the draw, Hull City move closer to safety, while Everton continue their unbeaten run, setting the stage for a challenging run of fixtures for both clubs.