Grant McCann hailed the “best performance” of his time in charge as Hull City overcame Leeds United on penalties to reach the Carabao Cup third round.
Mallik Wilks’ deflected fifth-minute strike looked to have won it for the Tigers, only for Ezgjan Alioski’s 93rd-minute goal to ensure normal time finished all square.
But McCann’s held their nerve to win 9-8 on spot-kicks and will now travel to West Ham United in round three next Tuesday.
“It’s the best performance I’ve seen as the manager of the club," said McCann. "I told the boys that after the game.