Hull City extended their unbeaten pre-season streak to two wins and a draw against Turkish Super Lig opposition, as Oli McBurnie scored his second consecutive goal in consecutive pre-season fixtures.
Tunisia international Mortadha Ben Ouanes broke the deadlock between the two sides just after the half-time break with a sweetly struck half-volley that beat goalkeeper Jack Butland. But striker McBurnie was on hand to pull the Tigers back level with a right-footed volley into the bottom corner, just three minutes after the opener.
Hull City manager Sergej Jakirovic made nine second-half substitutions to get minutes into as many legs as possible, while 26-year-old Regan Slater wore the captain's armband for the majority of the match. Jakirovic was pleased with the game, especially in the first half, because they played well and controlled everything.
The team's performance was marred by a loss of tempo after the substitutions, but Jakirovic emphasized the importance of giving all players minutes at this stage of the pre-season. The draw feels like a fair result, he said.
Hull City's unbeaten streak is a promising start to their pre-season campaign, and they will look to build on this momentum in their next match against Frankfurt in Germany. The Tigers' German opponents will provide a tough test, but the team's experience against Turkish Super Lig opposition could give them an edge.
The match against Frankfurt will be an important test of Hull City's abilities, and it will be interesting to see how they adapt to playing against a different style of opposition. With a strong performance, the Tigers could take a significant step towards preparing for the new season.
Hull City will head to Germany next week to face Frankfurt, with the match serving as a crucial test of their abilities. The team will be looking to build on their unbeaten pre-season streak, and a win against Frankfurt would be a significant boost to their confidence.
Source: Yahoo Sports