HULL City were forced to settle for just a point as they squandered a 2-0 lead to draw 2-2 with Newcastle United at St James' Park this afternoon.
The Tigers had appeared all set to collect their first Premier League win since the opening day of the season when Nikica Jelavic's brilliant scissor-kick was followed up Mohamed Diame's equally impressive drive from 20 yards out.
However, two goals inside the final 17 minutes from Papiss Cisse, both capitalising on sloppy defending from the Tigers, ensured Steve Bruce's men were denied another memorable away victory on Tyneside.![SteveBrucePardew]()
VOICE YOUR THOUGHTS: Hull City boss Steve Bruce barks orders from the touchline ahead of Newcastle counterpart Alan Pardew
A second draw in a week keeps City in the top half of the Premier League with six points from five games, but the 2,500 travelling fans returned to East Yorkshire bogged down with frustration. City had begun the afternoon as guests to a circus on Tyneside. With protest groups handing out 30,000 leaflets calling for Newcastle boss Alan Pardew to be sacked, the Tigers walked into a brewing storm. The "mass hysteria" predicted by Pardew failed to materialise, however, leaving Newcastle to start the contest as the more purposeful outfit. A City side unchanged from the one that drew 2-2 with West Ham United on Monday was forced to defend for long periods as the under-pressure home team asked the early questions. Remy Cabella had a decent early chance when picked out by the clever pass of Moussa Sissoko only to shoot tamely at Allan McGregor, while Jack Colback failed to worry the Scottish goalkeeper with another chance soon after. It wasn't until the 23rd minute that City mustered their first real response. The brilliant burst of Andy Robertson injected life into the visitors and his pull-back for Jelavic was sent straight at Tim Krul from 12 yards out.![ElmoColback]()
GETTING STUCK IN: Hull City's Ahmed Elmohamady challenges Newcastle's Jack Colback down the flanks
Albeit without troubling the home side, City grew tentatively into an uninspiring fixture. Use of possession improved in the closing stages of the first half and the promise that Newcastle began with soon ebbed away. By the time the interval rolled around it had descended into a lethargic contest, lacking the spike that had been predicted. Both sets of fans craved a spark and it arrived from the visitors four minutes into the second half. Diame and Ahmed Elmohamady deserved credit for manufacturing a chance from nothing out on the right flank but the finish from Jelavic was magnificent. Connecting with the cross on the full with a right-foot scissor-kick, the Croatia international's third of the season rocketed past the helpless Krul and into the corner.![JelavicCelebrate]()
WHAT A FINISH! Hull City's Nikica Jelavic races away after opening the scoring at St James' Park with a stunning volley
SCREAMER: Nikica Jelavic's volley With the opening goal the game sprang to life. McGregor had to be alert to save Cabella's shot with his feet, while substitute Sone Aluko came close to converting Robertson's left-wing cross with his first touch. An ever better opportunity fell to Stephen Quinn on 62 minutes. Tom Huddlestone's free-kick was deflected kindly into his path but the Irishman shot wide as Krul hurled himself at the ball. Quinn held his head in his hands but soon enough he was celebrating thanks to midfield team-mate Diame. Collecting possession 25 yards out from goal and throwing a dummy to escape the attentions of a defender, a left-foot shot was unleashed that cannoned in off the post. Jelavic's goal had been brilliant but Diame's somehow eclipsed it.![MoDiameNewc]()
FANCY FOOTWORK: Hull City's Mohamed Diame extends Hull City' lead with a sweet strike
GREAT SKILL: Mohamed Diame scores his second goal for the Tigers City were in firm control of proceedings as the atmosphere inside St James' Park turned sour but Newcastle grabbed a priceless lifeline through Cisse with 17 minutes left. Cheick Tiote's pass inside the City defence left the striker with much still to do but the finish was low beneath the dive of McGregor.![CissePardew]()
CRUCIAL GOALS: Newcastle's Papiss Cisse celebrates one of his two goals against Hull City with his boss Alan Pardew
The Tigers attempted to play out the game with a lead intact but their best efforts fell short three minutes from time. Yoan Gouffran was intelligent when dropping deep to collect a right-wing cross and laid the ball on a plate for Cisse to rescue a point. Newcastle: Tim Krul, Daryl Janmaat, Mike Williamson, Fabricio Coloccini, Paul Dummett, Cheick Tiote (Sammy Ameobi 85), Jack Colback, Yoan Gouffran (Ayoze Perez 88), Remy Cabella, Moussa Sissoko, Emmanuel Riviere (Papiss Cisse Subs: Rob Elliot, Vurnon Anita, Massadio Haidara, Steven TaylorHull City: Allan McGregor, Ahmed Elmohamady, Curtis Davies, Michael Dawson, Andy Robertson, Tom Huddlestone, Jake Livermore, Stephen Quinn, Mohamed Diame. Abel Hernandez (Sone Aluko 56), Nikica Jelavic (David Meyler 81) Subs not used: Steve Harper, Liam Rosenior, James Chester, Robbie Brady, Gaston RamirezAttendance: 49,199 (2,500 away)
VOICE YOUR THOUGHTS: Hull City boss Steve Bruce barks orders from the touchline ahead of Newcastle counterpart Alan PardewA second draw in a week keeps City in the top half of the Premier League with six points from five games, but the 2,500 travelling fans returned to East Yorkshire bogged down with frustration. City had begun the afternoon as guests to a circus on Tyneside. With protest groups handing out 30,000 leaflets calling for Newcastle boss Alan Pardew to be sacked, the Tigers walked into a brewing storm. The "mass hysteria" predicted by Pardew failed to materialise, however, leaving Newcastle to start the contest as the more purposeful outfit. A City side unchanged from the one that drew 2-2 with West Ham United on Monday was forced to defend for long periods as the under-pressure home team asked the early questions. Remy Cabella had a decent early chance when picked out by the clever pass of Moussa Sissoko only to shoot tamely at Allan McGregor, while Jack Colback failed to worry the Scottish goalkeeper with another chance soon after. It wasn't until the 23rd minute that City mustered their first real response. The brilliant burst of Andy Robertson injected life into the visitors and his pull-back for Jelavic was sent straight at Tim Krul from 12 yards out.
GETTING STUCK IN: Hull City's Ahmed Elmohamady challenges Newcastle's Jack Colback down the flanksAlbeit without troubling the home side, City grew tentatively into an uninspiring fixture. Use of possession improved in the closing stages of the first half and the promise that Newcastle began with soon ebbed away. By the time the interval rolled around it had descended into a lethargic contest, lacking the spike that had been predicted. Both sets of fans craved a spark and it arrived from the visitors four minutes into the second half. Diame and Ahmed Elmohamady deserved credit for manufacturing a chance from nothing out on the right flank but the finish from Jelavic was magnificent. Connecting with the cross on the full with a right-foot scissor-kick, the Croatia international's third of the season rocketed past the helpless Krul and into the corner.
WHAT A FINISH! Hull City's Nikica Jelavic races away after opening the scoring at St James' Park with a stunning volleySCREAMER: Nikica Jelavic's volley With the opening goal the game sprang to life. McGregor had to be alert to save Cabella's shot with his feet, while substitute Sone Aluko came close to converting Robertson's left-wing cross with his first touch. An ever better opportunity fell to Stephen Quinn on 62 minutes. Tom Huddlestone's free-kick was deflected kindly into his path but the Irishman shot wide as Krul hurled himself at the ball. Quinn held his head in his hands but soon enough he was celebrating thanks to midfield team-mate Diame. Collecting possession 25 yards out from goal and throwing a dummy to escape the attentions of a defender, a left-foot shot was unleashed that cannoned in off the post. Jelavic's goal had been brilliant but Diame's somehow eclipsed it.
FANCY FOOTWORK: Hull City's Mohamed Diame extends Hull City' lead with a sweet strikeGREAT SKILL: Mohamed Diame scores his second goal for the Tigers City were in firm control of proceedings as the atmosphere inside St James' Park turned sour but Newcastle grabbed a priceless lifeline through Cisse with 17 minutes left. Cheick Tiote's pass inside the City defence left the striker with much still to do but the finish was low beneath the dive of McGregor.
CRUCIAL GOALS: Newcastle's Papiss Cisse celebrates one of his two goals against Hull City with his boss Alan PardewThe Tigers attempted to play out the game with a lead intact but their best efforts fell short three minutes from time. Yoan Gouffran was intelligent when dropping deep to collect a right-wing cross and laid the ball on a plate for Cisse to rescue a point. Newcastle: Tim Krul, Daryl Janmaat, Mike Williamson, Fabricio Coloccini, Paul Dummett, Cheick Tiote (Sammy Ameobi 85), Jack Colback, Yoan Gouffran (Ayoze Perez 88), Remy Cabella, Moussa Sissoko, Emmanuel Riviere (Papiss Cisse Subs: Rob Elliot, Vurnon Anita, Massadio Haidara, Steven TaylorHull City: Allan McGregor, Ahmed Elmohamady, Curtis Davies, Michael Dawson, Andy Robertson, Tom Huddlestone, Jake Livermore, Stephen Quinn, Mohamed Diame. Abel Hernandez (Sone Aluko 56), Nikica Jelavic (David Meyler 81) Subs not used: Steve Harper, Liam Rosenior, James Chester, Robbie Brady, Gaston RamirezAttendance: 49,199 (2,500 away)
