Draw gives Tigers reason to believe

JAKIROVIC'S MEN HAVE GRITTY ATTITUDE

- By BARRY COOPER

Hull City's last-gasp salvage act ensured they left Swansea City with a point in their pocket after what turned into an enthralling 2-2 draw in South Wales.

A dour first half was brought to life when Zan Vipotnik crunched in the opener, only for Oli McBurnie to equalise against his former side five minutes later on the stroke of the break.

Ronald was given the freedom of the penalty area to make it 2-1 before the hour, but John Egan's volley seven minutes into added time ensured Sergej Jakirovic's Tigers left with a point their second half display richly deserved.

Here, Tigers reporter Barry Cooper looked back on a point gained in the principality.....

A line in the sand

After successive defeats, and poor ones at that, it was vital City got something from this trip away from home and a stadium they rarely enjoy any success at.

Going into Southampton on Saturday on the back of three straight losses would have been a major setback and a real potential for that to become four, but the resilience and character to fight back and get something is a huge positive. The goal was a product of their perseverance and quality in the final third, and was nothing more than they deserved.