Despite taking the lead through Jamal Lowe, who forced his way through a crowded penalty area to prod the ball past Hull goalkeeper Ivor Pandur, Wednesday’s joy was short lived.
Less than 60 seconds after the restart, Matt Crooks squared the game, tapping home Kyle Joseph’s low cross. The Tigers then completed the turnaround right on the stroke of half-time when Dominic Iorfa headed a free-kick into his own net.
The home side made sure of the points after the restart when Joseph stroked home a cool finish from inside the penalty area to put the contest to bed.
Here is how The Star rated Wednesday’s players at the MKM Stadium:
1. Pierce Charles - 8
The Northern Ireland international produced an outstanding stop with 12 minutes on the clock, spreading himself superbly to thwart McBurnie from inside the box when he had time to pick his spot. He then made another great save after the break to deny McBurnie again. His distribution was on point throughout. | UGC
2. Dominic Iorfa - 5
Turned the ball into his own net on the stroke of half-time, unfortunately heading in Paddy McNair's excellent free-kick delivery. He also experienced one or two more testing moments. | UGC
3. Gabriel Otegbayo - 6
Started in the back-three once again and probably would have preferred to have done better ahead of Iorfa turning the ball into his own net, failing to clear the free-kick. However, he made an outstanding challenge after the break, preventing McBurnie from making contact with a low cross from Cody Drameh. | UGC
4. Liam Palmer - 5
Made an important block no long after half-time to deny McBurnie, who attempted to score with a clever flick. | UGC