Mohamed Belloumi rescues Hull City in 2-2 draw with Everton after four-goal second half

Hull City substitute Mohamed Belloumi scored a late equaliser to secure a 2-2 draw against Everton at the MKM Stadium, after a thrilling four-goal second half. Everton remain unbeaten, but were twice pegged back by the resilient hosts.

  • Competition: Premier League
  • Venue: MKM Stadium
  • Score: Hull City 2-2 Everton
  • Key scorers: Joe Gelhardt 49', Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, Thierno Barry, Mohamed Belloumi
  • Everton status: Still unbeaten

Confirmed line-ups

Line-ups were not provided in the source article.

What was said

No direct quotes were included in the source article.

The numbers

  • Big chances created by Everton: 8
  • Big chances for Thierno Barry: 5
  • Goals in the second half: 4
  • First goal Hull have conceded at home this season: Dewsbury-Hall's equaliser

Injury and availability

No injuries were reported in the source article. Mohamed Belloumi was benched after the international break due to tiredness.

Why Belloumi's impact from the bench changed the game

Hull City manager must have been tempted to start Mohamed Belloumi, but the winger was rested after the international break due to tiredness. His introduction in the second half proved decisive, as he beat Jordan Pickford with a low shot shortly after coming on to level the score at 2-2. Belloumi's direct running and fresh legs exposed a tiring Everton defence that had already been stretched by Hull's attacking intent.

Everton's dominance in chance creation was clear: they fashioned eight big chances, with five falling to Thierno Barry. The striker finally converted one to put the visitors ahead after good work from Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, who capitalised on Sorba Thomas's loose pass. However, Everton's inability to take more of those opportunities allowed Hull to stay in the game and ultimately snatch a draw.

Hull's equaliser came just six minutes after Barry's goal, highlighting their resilience. Joe Gelhardt had earlier given Hull the lead, capitalising on a mistake from Everton right-back Ainsley Maitland-Niles and chipping past Pickford. Maitland-Niles atoned with an inch-perfect cross for Dewsbury-Hall's header, but Belloumi's late intervention ensured the points were shared.

Talking points

  • Everton's wastefulness in front of goal cost them two points, with Thierno Barry converting just one of five big chances.
  • Hull's bench impact, particularly Belloumi, shows the value of squad depth in the Premier League.
  • Ainsley Maitland-Niles' error and assist encapsulate his mixed performance at right-back.
  • Everton remain unbeaten but will rue missed opportunities to climb the table.

What happens next

Hull City and Everton will look to build on this result in their upcoming Premier League fixtures. Everton will aim to maintain their unbeaten start, while Hull will take confidence from a battling draw against a strong opponent.

Frequently asked questions

What was the score between Hull City and Everton?

Hull City 2-2 Everton.

Who scored for Hull City against Everton?

Joe Gelhardt and Mohamed Belloumi scored for Hull City.

Did Everton remain unbeaten after the draw?

Yes, Everton are still unbeaten after the 2-2 draw.

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