The game sprung into life six minutes before the interval when Hull's record-signing Abel Hernandez leaped above a static James Tomkins to head the hosts into the lead. He almost doubled his and the Tigers' tally five minutes later, but saw his goalbound effort come back off the crossbar.
However, Hernandez was then emulated by another debutant, as Enner Valencia, on his first start for the Hammers, produced a thunderous equaliser just five minutes after the break.
Former Hammer Mohamed Diame then produced a great solo effort to give the home side the lead for the second time in the match, but once again the visitors came straight back, this time with another fresh face Diafra Sakho just managing to squeeze the ball through the legs of Hull skipper Curtis Davies to level proceedings.
Valencia almost won this enthralling encounter at the death for the Hammers, but saw his header deflected over by Michael Dawson on the line.
The result, West Ham's first draw in 19 matches, sees Hull sneak into the top half, while Sam Allardyce's men climb to 13th.
source: skysport
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