Nick Proschwitz scored twice as Hull fought back to beat Ipswich and climb into the Championship's play-off spots.

Jay Emmanuel-Thomas scored against the run of play to give the visitors a first-half lead with a shot into the bottom corner.

However, Hull continued to create chances and drew level midway through the second half when Proschwitz converted Ahmed Elmohamady's cross.

And they secured victory in the final minute when the substitute slotted in.

Proschwitz's brace was the German's first goals since signing for the Tigers for £2.6m in the summer.

However, he owed much to the performance of Egypt international Elmohamady, who is on loan from Sunderland, as the winger created both goals to cap another impressive performance.

Sone Aluko fired over City's best early chance and he was made to pay when Emmanuel-Thomas jinked his way into the box and rifled home.

The 21-year-old, who was signed from Arsenal, was denied a second by a good tackle from Liam Rosenior.

The hosts missed further opportunities in the second half but, when it appeared struggling Town might register their second victory of the season, Proschwitz - who came on with 20 minutes left - struck.

His second goal was a particular relief for the striker, who missed a good chance to seal victory moments earlier when he shot over from just six yards out.

Hull manager Steve Bruce:

"Thankfully for Nick today, he's done smashingly which will give him a big lift. And I'm pleased for him because he's worked ever so hard."

"He's found it difficult. The (Sone) Aluko and (Jay) Simpson partnership has done very well so he's had to wait for his chance.

"I think we had 29 shots on target or something like that. But you don't score, you give away a sloppy goal, we had to get them in at half-time and tell them to settle down again and keep playing.

"For me it was the right result. I thought we were the only team who were trying to win it. To score in the last couple of minutes is always great."

Ipswich manager Paul Jewell:

"The fans of this football club, more than most, travel every other week huge distances and they're not happy.

"I fully understand that and I accept the criticism that comes my way. I've had it before.

"What I want to do is what's best for the club. I don't want to quit but at the same time I have to realise what the best thing is for Ipswich, not just Ipswich, me as well, and the team.

"I have a lot of thinking to do over the weekend and we'll see where it takes us."

Lineup, Bookings (4) & Substitutions (6)

Hull City

  • 22 Amos
  • 02 Rosenior (Mclean - 62' )
  • 03 Dawson
  • 15 McShane
  • 04 McKenna
  • 16 Olofinjana (Proschwitz - 70' )
  • 23 Faye (Chester - 70' )
  • 24 Aluko
  • 27 Elmohamady
  • 29 Quinn
  • 11 Simpson

Substitutes

  • 13 Oxley
  • 05 Chester
  • 17 Cooper
  • 32 Townsend
  • 08 Evans
  • 09 Mclean
  • 33 Proschwitz

Ipswich Town

  • 13 Henderson Booked
  • 03 Cresswell
  • 04 Chambers
  • 06 Higginbotham
  • 07 Edwards
  • 09 Emmanuel-Thomas
  • 11 Martin (Bilel - 71' )
  • 16 Wellens Booked
  • 23 Reo-Coker
  • 05 Campbell (Chopra - 75' )
  • 27 Murphy Booked (Drury - 80' Booked )

Substitutes

  • 01 Loach
  • 20 Smith
  • 21 Bilel
  • 17 Drury
  • 19 Hyam
  • 10 Chopra
  • 14 Scotland
Ref: Coote
Att: 15,983

Match Stats

Shots

21 9

On target

9 6

Corners

11 5

Fouls

7 13

Live Text Commentary

90:00 +5:11 Full time

Full Time The referee blows his whistle to end the game.

90:00 +4:29 Booking

Booking Andy Drury is cautioned.

90:00 +4:22

Foul by Andy Drury on Nick Proschwitz, free kick awarded. Direct free kick taken by Sone Aluko.

90:00 +2:35

Assist on the goal came from Ahmed Elmohamady.

90:00 +2:35 Goal scored

Goal - Nick Proschwitz - Hull 2 - 1 Ipswich Nick Proschwitz finds the net with a headed goal from inside the penalty area. Hull 2-1 Ipswich.

90:00 +2:21

Ahmed Elmohamady sends in a cross,

90:00 +1:27

Michael Chopra concedes a free kick for a foul on Stephen Quinn. Direct free kick taken by Stephen Quinn.

90:00 +0:47 Booking

Booking Stephen Henderson is shown a yellow card for unsporting behaviour.

89:44

Free kick awarded for a foul by Nigel Reo-Coker on Sone Aluko. Jay Simpson takes the direct free kick, Aaron Mclean takes a shot.

89:03

Centre by Ahmed Elmohamady, clearance by Carlos Edwards.

88:46

A cross is delivered by Andy Dawson, Luke Chambers manages to make a clearance.

88:37

The ball is delivered by Jay Simpson, Luke Chambers makes a clearance.

88:00

The ball is crossed by Paul McKenna, Bilel Mohsni manages to make a clearance.

87:02

Aaron Mclean gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Richie Wellens. Direct free kick taken by Richie Wellens.

86:54

A cross is delivered by Ahmed Elmohamady, Luke Chambers makes a clearance.

86:10

Free kick awarded for a foul by Jay Simpson on Michael Chopra. Direct free kick taken by Stephen Henderson.

83:53

Stephen Quinn has an effort at goal from outside the penalty box hitting the post. The ball is crossed by Sone Aluko, blocked by Aaron Cresswell. Sone Aluko decides to take the corner short, Aaron Mclean takes a shot. Save by Stephen Henderson. Inswinging corner taken right-footed by Sone Aluko from the right by-line, save made by Stephen Henderson. Outswinging corner taken from the left by-line by Stephen Quinn, Effort on goal by Sone Aluko from just inside the penalty area goes over the target.

83:01

The ball is swung over by Ahmed Elmohamady, Header from deep inside the area by Stephen Quinn goes harmlessly over the crossbar.

81:56

Shot on goal comes in from Sone Aluko from the free kick, Richie Wellens gets a block in.

81:56 Booking

Booking Booking for Richie Wellens.

81:48

Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Paul McKenna by Richie Wellens.

81:30

Sone Aluko delivers the ball, Luke Chambers manages to make a clearance.

79:18 Substitution

Substitution Andy Drury is brought on as a substitute for Daryl Murphy.

79:18

Centre by Paul McKenna.

79:00

Foul by Danny Higginbotham on Nick Proschwitz, free kick awarded. Ahmed Elmohamady takes the direct free kick.

77:46

Andy Dawson produces a cross.

76:18

The ball is delivered by Carlos Edwards, clearance by Ahmed Elmohamady.

75:32

Shot by Bilel Mohsni from outside the box goes high over the crossbar.

74:46 Substitution

Substitution DJ Campbell leaves the field to be replaced by Michael Chopra.

73:02

The assist for the goal came from Ahmed Elmohamady.

73:02 Goal scored

Goal - Nick Proschwitz - Hull 1 - 1 Ipswich A goal is scored by Nick Proschwitz from close in to the bottom right corner of the goal. Hull 1-1 Ipswich.

73:02

A cross is delivered by Ahmed Elmohamady,

71:05

The referee blows for offside against DJ Campbell. Ben Amos restarts play with the free kick.

70:16 Substitution

Substitution Bilel Mohsni replaces Lee Martin.

69:23 Substitution

Substitution James Chester joins the action as a substitute, replacing Abdoulaye Faye.

69:23 Substitution

Substitution (Hull) makes a substitution, with Nick Proschwitz coming on for Seyi Olofinjana.

69:23

The ball is crossed by Aaron Mclean.

69:09

Ahmed Elmohamady produces a cross, clearance made by Danny Higginbotham.

68:38

Free kick awarded for a foul by Nigel Reo-Coker on Paul McKenna. Paul McKenna takes the free kick.

68:23

Aaron Mclean takes a shot. Save by Stephen Henderson.

67:37

The referee blows for offside against Aaron Mclean. Stephen Henderson restarts play with the free kick.

66:44

The ball is delivered by Ahmed Elmohamady, Headed effort from inside the penalty area by Stephen Quinn misses to the right of the target.

65:19

Centre by Andy Dawson, Luke Chambers manages to make a clearance. Short corner worked by Sone Aluko, Ahmed Elmohamady delivers the ball, clearance by Danny Higginbotham. The ball is crossed by Ahmed Elmohamady, Headed effort from inside the area by Jay Simpson misses to the left of the target.

64:10

Effort on goal by DJ Campbell from inside the box misses to the right of the target.

63:27

The ball is swung over by Seyi Olofinjana, clearance made by Danny Higginbotham. Sone Aluko takes a shot. Stephen Henderson makes a save.

61:06 Substitution

Substitution Liam Rosenior leaves the field to be replaced by Aaron Mclean.

61:06

Shot by Jay Simpson from just outside the area goes over the net.

60:04

The ball is crossed by Lee Martin.

58:54

DJ Campbell fouled by Abdoulaye Faye, the ref awards a free kick. Richie Wellens restarts play with the free kick.

58:22

Nigel Reo-Coker takes a shot. Ben Amos makes a save.

55:12

The ball is crossed by Daryl Murphy, Liam Rosenior gets a block in. Inswinging corner taken by Richie Wellens from the left by-line played to the near post, Luke Chambers takes a shot. Save by Ben Amos. Short corner taken by Richie Wellens from the left by-line.

54:06

The official flags Stephen Quinn offside. Stephen Henderson restarts play with the free kick.

51:08

A cross is delivered by Daryl Murphy, Lee Martin takes a shot. Save by Ben Amos. Corner taken by Jay Emmanuel-Thomas, clearance made by Paul McShane. Richie Wellens gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Jay Simpson. Ben Amos restarts play with the free kick.

49:09

The ball is swung over by Liam Rosenior, Danny Higginbotham makes a clearance. Effort on goal by Andy Dawson from just outside the area goes harmlessly over the target.

47:17

The ball is sent over by Ahmed Elmohamady, clearance by Danny Higginbotham. Sone Aluko delivers the ball in from the corner, clearance by Daryl Murphy. Headed cross/shot by Paul McKenna, outswinging corner taken by Stephen Quinn from the left by-line played to the near post, clearance made by Danny Higginbotham. Seyi Olofinjana gives away a free kick for an unfair challenge on Danny Higginbotham. Stephen Henderson restarts play with the free kick. Stephen Henderson makes a save.

46:55

DJ Campbell is penalised for handball and concedes a free kick. Indirect free kick taken by Abdoulaye Faye.

45:25

The ball is sent over by Aaron Cresswell, clearance made by Liam Rosenior. Jay Simpson fouled by Luke Chambers, the ref awards a free kick. Direct free kick taken by Paul McKenna.

45:01

The game restarts for the second half.

45:00 +0:50

Centre by Liam Rosenior, clearance made by Carlos Edwards.

44:41

The assistant referee flags for offside against Jay Simpson. Stephen Henderson takes the free kick.

44:07

The ball is sent over by Carlos Edwards, Daryl Murphy produces a header from inside the area that goes over the crossbar.

40:43

Stephen Quinn fouled by Nigel Reo-Coker, the ref awards a free kick. Sone Aluko crosses the ball from the free kick left-footed from left wing, Nigel Reo-Coker makes a clearance.

39:38

Lee Martin sends in a cross, clearance by Liam Rosenior.

39:06

Free kick awarded for a foul by Sone Aluko on Richie Wellens. Free kick taken by Nigel Reo-Coker.

38:34

The ball is swung over by Daryl Murphy, Paul McShane makes a clearance.

36:48

The ball is swung over by Seyi Olofinjana, Carlos Edwards manages to make a clearance.

36:11

Lee Martin challenges Stephen Quinn unfairly and gives away a free kick. Free kick taken by Abdoulaye Faye.

35:15

Paul McShane challenges DJ Campbell unfairly and gives away a free kick. Aaron Cresswell takes the direct free kick.

33:59

Ahmed Elmohamady sends in a cross, blocked by Aaron Cresswell. Sone Aluko takes the inswinging corner, Luke Chambers makes a clearance.

32:52

A cross is delivered by Stephen Quinn, Jay Simpson has an effort at goal from just inside the box that misses to the right of the target.

32:22

The offside flag is raised against DJ Campbell. Abdoulaye Faye takes the indirect free kick.

30:51

Paul McKenna takes a shot. Blocked by Danny Higginbotham. Corner taken by Stephen Quinn from the left by-line, save by Stephen Henderson.

30:14

Sone Aluko restarts play with the free kick.

30:14 Booking

Booking The referee shows Daryl Murphy a yellow card for unsporting behaviour.

30:04

Daryl Murphy challenges Liam Rosenior unfairly and gives away a free kick.

28:57

Assist on the goal came from Richie Wellens.

28:57 Goal scored

Goal - Jay Emmanuel-Thomas - Hull 0 - 1 Ipswich A goal is scored by Jay Emmanuel-Thomas from deep inside the penalty area to the bottom right corner of the goal. Hull 0-1 Ipswich.

28:37

Daryl Murphy fouled by Liam Rosenior, the ref awards a free kick. Free kick taken by Richie Wellens.

27:21

The ball is delivered by Carlos Edwards, Paul McShane makes a clearance.

25:24

The ball is crossed by Paul McShane, Danny Higginbotham manages to make a clearance.

24:12

Unfair challenge on Ahmed Elmohamady by Aaron Cresswell results in a free kick. Free kick crossed left-footed by Sone Aluko, Jay Emmanuel-Thomas makes a clearance.

22:29

Paul McKenna takes a shot. Luke Chambers gets a block in. Corner taken by Sone Aluko from the right by-line to the near post, Luke Chambers makes a clearance.

19:55

Inswinging corner taken right-footed by Richie Wellens, clearance by Abdoulaye Faye.

18:37

The official flags Aaron Cresswell offside. Ben Amos restarts play with the free kick.

17:34

Carlos Edwards crosses the ball, blocked by Andy Dawson. Short corner worked by Jay Emmanuel-Thomas. Richie Wellens produces a cross, clearance made by Andy Dawson.

16:38

Sone Aluko produces a right-footed shot from inside the area that goes over the bar.

15:53

Centre by Ahmed Elmohamady, clearance made by Carlos Edwards.

13:48

The ball is sent over by Ahmed Elmohamady, save made by Stephen Henderson.

13:12

Sone Aluko takes a shot. Save by Stephen Henderson.

12:35

Lee Martin takes a shot. Save by Ben Amos.

11:21

Ahmed Elmohamady crosses the ball, Effort from deep inside the area by Seyi Olofinjana clears the bar.

10:29

Lee Martin sends in a cross, Paul McShane manages to make a clearance. Carlos Edwards sends in a cross.

8:59

Free kick awarded for an unfair challenge on Stephen Quinn by Nigel Reo-Coker. Sone Aluko produces a cross, Headed effort from inside the area by Abdoulaye Faye misses to the left of the target.

8:00

A cross is delivered by Ahmed Elmohamady.

6:24

Centre by Andy Dawson, Luke Chambers manages to make a clearance. Corner taken left-footed by Stephen Quinn to the near post, Carlos Edwards makes a clearance.

5:07

Andy Dawson sends in a cross, clearance made by Danny Higginbotham. Centre by Ahmed Elmohamady, blocked by Aaron Cresswell. Sone Aluko takes a inswinging corner from the right by-line played to the near post, Luke Chambers makes a clearance.

3:42

DJ Campbell is flagged offside by the assistant referee. Ben Amos takes the free kick.

3:04

The referee blows for offside. Stephen Henderson takes the free kick.

2:00

Daryl Murphy takes a shot. Liam Rosenior gets a block in.

0:00

The referee gets the game started.

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