West Ham boss Zola mixed emotions after Hull thriller

West Ham United boss Gianfranco Zola didn't know whether to laugh or cry after their 3-3 draw at Hull City.

The Hammers raced ahead with headed goals from Guillermo Franco and Jack Collison inside the opening 11 minutes.

Hull replied when a Jimmy Bullard free-kick deflected off Scott Parker and Carlton Cole to loop over goalkeeper Robert Green.

Kamil Zayatte equalised and then Bullard completed a remarkable turnaround before half-time as he smashed in a penalty after Craig Fagan was adjudged to have been fouled.

Zola said: "I think it was a crazy game.

"When we were 2-0 up I couldn't see them coming back because we looked in control.

"Their first goal was a deflection, maybe the second goal we should have done better and the third goal was a penalty that wasn't a penalty at all.

"After that it was tough to come back but the reaction from the team was excellent and I am delighted for them.

"At the end of the day we have got a point and it could have been more because we had a couple of chances to get another goal."

He continued: "It was a strange game. Maybe we could have handled it better when we were 2-0 up but I have to say they came back really well.

"Hull City played a good game and did very well to do what they did.

"I'm sure it wasn't a penalty for them. Referees sometimes make mistakes and you can't do anything about that.

"The important thing for me was the reaction. I am delighted about that."