Hull City come from going behind three times to play out what ended up being a thrilling 3-3 draw with Ipswich Town on Saturday night.
Ipswich went ahead on the 19th minute with Burns shifting to his right and sent in a cross which, after taking a flick off a Hull defender, the ball fell to Hirst to slot in from just outside the six yard box.
Ozan Tufan then equalised for Hull on the 40th minute mark. Mika won possession off the defender, brought the keeper out from off his line and then rolled the ball sideways for Ozan to finish emphatically.
On the verge of half time, Ipswich were back in front, Hutchinson went to his left and smacked one into the far top corner. One that needs to be seen.
10 minutes into the second half, Liam Delap got Hull level again, prodding home from Carvalho’s low cross.
Then that man again, Hutchinson, was in too much space, Hull players chose not to close him down, he shifted to his left and again picked out the far corner with a dipping strike.
Noah Ohio however made sure Ipswich weren’t coming away with all three points, as on the 86th minute, he was on hand to score from the rebound of Matty Jacob’s saved header.
Then right at the end Ipswich somehow didn’t win it. Omari Hutchinson burst through and Ryan Allsop denied him his hat-trick. Then Jeremy Sarmiento had his effort blocked on the line by a Hull defender and then somehow the ball was cleared to the edge of the area, with Ipswich then getting a free kic, which came to nothing.
The result means Ipswich will still need four points from their final two games to be sure of promotion to the Premier League.
Hull need to win their final game of the season at lowly Plymouth and hope other things go their way in order to get in the Championship playoffs.
Hull City: Allsop, Slater (Giles, 81), Jones, Greaves (C), Jacob, Seri, Morton (Delap, 46), Omur (Ohio, 73), Philogene, Tofan, Carvalho.
Subs: Ingram, Coyle, McLoughlin, Docherty, Traore, Sharp.
Town: Hladky, Tuanzebe, Woolfenden, Burgess, Davis (Clarke, 82), Morsy (C), Luongo (Taylor, 76), Burns (Sarmiento, 62), Chaplin (Travis, 76), Hutchinson, Hirst (Moore, 62).
Subs: Walton, Edmundson, Jackson, Al-Hamadi.
Att: 24,298
Hull City forward Noah Ohio speaking to Sky Sports:
“We fought, it was a tough game. Ipswich were fresh. If I was a neutral, I’d love to watch this game from home.
“We are happy to keep going, happy to contribute and you can see it’s a team game. We’ve done it together.
“I’ve got the trust of all the boys and the manager and the last two games have been good for me. It’s just to keep going and I hope to have the same impact – but the team are more important.
“We can do it. With our team, with the staff, with the support. We can do it.”
Leicester City are promoted and will be champions with a victory at Preston on Monday.
Ipswich missed the chance to go 2nd but their game in hand means one win and one draw from their final two games will see them join the Foxes in the Premier League.
Norwich drew with Swansea and, realistically, goal difference means they’re are getting a play-off spot now.
West Brom lost 3-0 at Sheffield Wednesday to leave the door open for Hull to get into the top six on the final day if they can beat Plymouth and the Baggies lose to Preston.
Twitter users reacted as Hull come from going behind three times to play out a thrilling 3-3 draw with Ipswich…
@Godsy1970: I love this club. We’ve exceeded any expectation. But. We can’t defend for toffee. This might work in the championship but anyone who’s followed Burnley will know what is in store. I just hope MK will make the changes
@youngJimMartin: What a game of football, as frustrating as we’ve been to watch at times this season, games where we show heart and commitment like that make you love this group of players. Also, well played Ipswich, they looked very dangerous going forward #hcafc #HULIPS
@g_neller: 1 step closer. Onto Tuesday
@jemccudden: Always liked Hull
@Nathan_rumz: What a game that was, to be winning 3 times and not win the actual game sucks but we left it all out there, can’t complain at all
@alamwbrvrvhd: Great place Hull you have a very nice bridge
@HwLufc: If Leeds go up, Hull city I will respect you forever x
@lufcfx: I’ll take it cheers lads
@PHOTOGENIX_DE: Proud of every last one. Gave it their all. Ipswich a very good team and deserve to go up.
@wilfmartin72: Well played to both sides. Great match to watch. Both sides unlucky not to win.
@buchanan17: It’s the hope that gets you. Hope that Coventry beat Ipswich. Then it’s in Leeds’ hands…
@OllieOllie87: Wonderful game of desire and effort! Let’s take that to Plymouth and see what happens! #hcafc
@KroB91875: Good luck in your final game 😅👍
@russcausier: Fair play on the come back, how’d that morton miss the ball for their first though 🤦🏻♂️
@BelcherHCAFC: What an effort.
@gaz1331: Brilliant game to watch, 2 teams going all out to win it 👏👏👏
@leedsnewsunited: Great game, top efforts all round.
@pjacko2060: Absolutely cracking game, fair play to both sides. 👏👏
@JohnSlaterITFC: Whether we make it or not, the fact is I’m now back to enjoying watching this football team since Joe Royle and frankly that’s all I care about. Excellent game of football. Up the Town! #ITFC
@umer_hull: What a game of football, Absolutely proud of my team. Slim chance on the final day but we are still in this. Up the Mighty Tigers #hcafc
@iplumb1983: Happy, relieved, gutted, confused, chance gone. Go again Tuesday. #itfc
@Large_Doner: I’ve been saying to anyone who will listen to me that it will go to the final game. Hull were hugely underestimated by some and that’s a good point on balance. Need to get something Tuesday though and I think we will. #itfc
@JacobFarrow15: McKennas master plan all along, win on Tuesday, win on Saturday, celebrate in front of 30k 🫡 LETS AV ITTTT #itfc
@andyjfc_: Some game of football that.
That was wild, breathless, fantastic and excruciating. The Championship summed up. City go to Plymouth with a chance and that’s what we wanted. #hcafc
— Baz Cooper (@bazdjcooper) April 27, 2024
Christ alive.
One hell of a game. Silly mistake let them back into the game at 1-0.
Omari masterclass set us up for a win, and we failed to capitalise at 3-2. Frustrating but it’s a point gained. Onto Cov on Tuesday.
Uppa Towen #itfc pic.twitter.com/Vc9zWJgoMJ
— KB (@_kieranbl) April 27, 2024
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