Hull City marked their first appearance in English football’s top-flight by coming from behind to beat Fulham.
Substitute Caleb Folan side-footed home the winner after fellow sub Craig Fagan caught Fulham defender Paul Konchesky in possession in his own penalty area.
Brazilian striker Geovanni had brought the Tigers level before half-time with an exquisite curling shot round Fulham keeper Mark Schwarzer.
Hull had earlier fallen behind to Seol Ki-Hyeon’s header.
A full house at the KC Stadium greeted the Premier League newcomers with a rapturous reception but it did not take long for Fulham to burst the bubble of euphoria.
Simon Davies let Hull off the hook when he planted his volley into the ground from Seol Ki-Hyeon’s dangerous cross.
Hull were then denied the lead when Mark Schwarzer dived full-length to claw away Geovanni’s header, and the Fulham keeper then combined with John Pantsil to block Ian Ashbee’s follow-up.
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