32mins Former Bolton player Stelios tapped in from close range. 0-1

Half time: Newcastle 0 Tigers 1

48mins Andy Carroll firmly headed home from a Bassong cross at the Gallowgate End. 1-1

Full time: Newcastle 1 Tigers 1

Richard Money said:

"The one thing we have at the moment is a real threat going forward.

“I thought Andy Carroll played particularly well. He could have had four or five on the night. Nile Ranger has played well for three or four games, but maybe had a little dip last night. That will do him good, and I am sure he will bounce back from that.

“We had a fair bit of pace and energy in the right areas and we always looked a threat.

“I thought it was a very competitive reserve game, as Hull played very well in the first half. They moved the ball about with good tempo and good effect. 

“However, I was pleased with our second-half performance. It was a good reaction to what was said at half-time.

“On chances, we were probably a bit unlucky not to have won it, but we know we could also have lost it.”

Richard Money's side extended their unbeaten run in all competitions to four games at SJP on Tuesday evening, but only had themselves to blame for failing to collect all three points.

United had gone behind to a lively Tigers side who had wasted numerous chances before former Bolton player Stelios tapped in from close range on 32 minutes.

But after hauling themselves back level thanks to Andy Carroll's firm header from a Bassong cross on 48 minutes, they then proceeded to waste opportunities of their own.

Prime offender was Carroll himself, who had headed at the 'keeper and seen a volleyed effort saved in the first half.

However his most glaring miss came after he won a dubious penalty on 54 minutes (which stemmed from a fortunate corner award) and over-ruled spot kick regular Mark Doninger to take the kick himself.

Unfortunately his effort was too close to 'keeper Matt Duke, who was able to block and the danger passed.

Further chances for the Magpies came in the closing stages of the game, with Carroll shooting wide and his strike partner Nile Ranger fatally hesitating when he had a clear sight of goal.

Jonny Godsmark also saw a goalbound effort blocked, while Ranger again came close to getting back among the goals with a close-range header that lacked power. 

In an increasingly frantic finale though, the Tigers could have claimed a first-ever success at this level (and a second win at SJP this season) only for Nicky Featherstone to miscue with the goal at his mercy.

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