Burnley and West Ham served up a dramatic Championship opener that promised plenty of entertainment despite both clubs operating with significantly reduced budgets this season.
Zian Flemming scored two late goals to earn Burnley a hard-fought point after the Hammers had appeared to be heading comfortably towards three points at Turf Moor.
Maximilian Kilman and Manor Solomon had both found the net to give West Ham a seemingly commanding advantage heading into the final stages of the contest.
Flemming pulled one back from the penalty spot before completing his comeback double by converting from a corner to silence the visitors and send the home fans into raptures.
Burnley had created numerous chances throughout the match but struggled badly with their composure in front of goal until Flemming produced his decisive interventions late on.
The hosts began the game under scrutiny following the appointment of Nicky Hayen as head coach, whose previous experience of coaching in the UK came in the Cymru Premier at Haverfordwest.
The Belgian was celebrating his 46th birthday on Sunday and sent his Burnley team out with clear intent to mark the occasion in front of a passionate home crowd.
Freed from what was described as the desperately defensive football of the Scott Parker era, Burnley were aggressive and progressive in equal measure throughout much of the contest.
West Ham, meanwhile, had retained key figures including Nuno Espírito Santo and Jarrod Bowen, which were regarded as significant moments for a club adjusting to life outside the Premier League.
Kilman, who has faced heavy criticism since his £40m transfer from Wolves two years ago, opened the scoring with a header assisted by a combination of Aaron Ramsey’s poor marking and a delivery from Bowen.
West Ham controlled possession for much of the match, as Nuno will expect his side to do regularly throughout the Championship campaign given the quality at their disposal.
Nuno introduced James Ward-Prowse from the bench, a player who spent a forgettable six months on loan at Turf Moor last season, aiming to add extra midfield cover against Burnley’s direct counter-attacking threat.
Flemming went agonisingly close with three headers during the second half, with the last of those efforts striking the inside of the post and staying out.
West Ham then appeared to seal the result when Mohamadou Kanté made light work of Marcus Edwards on the wing before finding Solomon to smash home from close range.
Burnley were handed a lifeline when Ollie Scarles crudely scythed down Edwards in the penalty area, gifting Flemming the opportunity to reduce the deficit from twelve yards, which he took confidently.
The Turf Moor crowd erupted moments later when Flemming met a corner to complete his brace and ensure the spoils were shared in a pulsating encounter.