Abu Kamara scored twice as struggling Hull City came from behind to earn a point at home against Championship leaders Leeds United in a thrilling six-goal match.

Kamara opened the scoring early, but Ao Tanaka equalized for Leeds right after halftime. Dan James then put Leeds ahead in the 62nd minute, followed by Joel Piroe capitalizing on a mistake by Hull goalkeeper Ivor Pandur, making it 3-1.

Hull kept fighting, and Joao Pedro gave them hope with a goal nine minutes from the end. Kamara completed the comeback in the 89th minute, firing home after a corner was cleared to the edge of the area.

This marked Kamara’s third goal of the season since joining Hull City from Norwich City, showcasing his impact in a game that many did not expect Hull to contest given Leeds’ strong form at the top of the table.

Hull City head coach Ruben Selles told BBC Radio Humberside: “It’s a lesson for all of us for team building and the dressing room over the last 48 hours.

“Abu’s an honest kid and we can all have bad days, and we needed to protect him and we did that and it paid off.

“Sometimes you can misunderstand people – it’s important for the club and the dressing room to be able to support him and show we are strong together.

“We’ve shown we can compete against anyone today.”

Leeds United boss Daniel Farke told BBC Radio Leeds: “Disappointed is probably the right word. In the first half, we were not sharp enough in both boxes and if we are 2% less on it then it’s difficult to win points.

“It was a good reaction in the second half. We were in control at 3-1 and could have scored a fourth, fifth or sixth goal, especially with Daniel James having a one-on-one chance.

“It’s then difficult to accept how we conceded two late goals without them really having a chance in the half, but somehow they were able to score.

“To drive away with one point is heartbreaking and disappointing.”