The Tigers’ solitary domestic warm-up match rounds off their summer schedule as they face Ligue 1 outfit Nice at the MKM Stadium on Saturday.
It marks their first home fixture since the dramatic Wembley play-off triumph in the spring, and presents supporters with their inaugural opportunity to assess the club’s recent acquisitions.
Jakirovic’s squad has fewer than seven days before their Premier League opener against Manchester United under the television lights, and the manager will be eager for a encouraging conclusion to their pre-season schedule.
The 2-0 reverse suffered against Eintracht Frankfurt in Germany last weekend represented their first friendly defeat under the Croatian tactician, though the more pressing concern saw two squad members pick up knocks, meaning preservation of fitness becomes the primary objective.
The MKM Stadium hosted 9,058 spectators for the encounter, with goalkeeper Tzolakis, Slater and McBurnie each completing the full ninety minutes.
The match finished level, bringing Hull’s pre-season programme to a close.
Subscribers Dowell, McNair and Omur entered the fray, replacing Crooks, Belloumi and Coyle. Dowell’s low effort from the edge of the penalty area sailed over the crossbar.
Millar proved immediately active upon his introduction, delivering a cross that was headed behind for a corner.
At the opposite end, Diallo tested Tzolakis from a narrow angle, with the keeper reacting sharply to palm away at his near post.
Mandza made way for Moise Bombito, while Coulibaly was replaced by Camara.
Belloumi attempted to find McBurnie with a through ball, only for Diouf to collect cleanly.
Coyle’s strike deflected and the visitors cleared their lines, before Ajayi, Egan, Hjerto-Dahl, Stroud and Giles departed the action to be substituted by Millar, Herrington, Targett, Gourna-Douath and Mendy.
The away side nearly capitalised when Mendy’s effort was diverted goalward, with Diouf producing a fine stop before Crooks and McBurnie failed to convert from close range.
Targett released Millar down the left flank, the substitute advanced into the area and his delivery was blocked behind for a corner to the home team.
McBurnie and Ndayishimiye became involved in a scuffle in the centre of the park, though officials opted not to intervene.
The hosts continued to probe, with Herrington heading clear from his own penalty area, before another corner was conceded.
Millar exploited space on the left once more, delivering a cross that was headed behind for another corner.
Hjerto-Dahl directed a header narrowly past the post from the set piece, while Stroud’s follow-up effort was blocked behind for another corner.
The match entered its closing stages with neither side able to find a decisive breakthrough, the contest finishing all square.