Moments of optimism in City defeat

ENCOURAGING PLAY FROM TIGERS IN DRAMATIC CARABAO CUP CLASH

- By BARRY COOPER

Hull City's strained relationship with the Carabao Cup continued on Tuesday night, though there were small signs that the relationship could be repaired in the future, but for now the wait goes on.

Having gone out at the first attempt in each of the last four seasons, City looked to be on the way to success when Sergej Jakirovic's side came back from a goal down to lead Wrexham 3-1 going into added time at the end of 90 minutes, thanks to goals from Oli McBurnie, Joel Ndala and Matt Crooks.

In classic City fashion, they conspired to concede two goals to two Ollie Palmer headers in the 91st and 92nd minutes, and the tie went to penalties before somewhat predictably going on to lose.

Hull City doing Hull City things

Let's be honest, this club is anything but dull. Whatever that looks like, we're never short of drama and things to talk about, and that was the case again here.