In a thrilling match against West Ham United, Fulham secured their first win in the Premier League this season with a dramatic late comeback and stoppage-time miracle.
The game was neck-and-neck throughout, with both teams creating chances but failing to convert them into goals. In the 88th minute, however, Fulham midfielder Ryan Sessegnon made a crucial intervention to deny West Ham striker Michail Antonio a goal-bound shot.
With the score still level at 1-1, Fulham went down to ten men just three minutes later when defender Jairo Riedewald was sent off for a reckless tackle on West Ham forward Michail Antonio.
Despite being down to ten men, Fulham refused to give up. They pushed forward and created several attacking opportunities, including a penalty shout that was waved away by referee Michael Oliver.
In the 95th minute, however, Fulham finally broke through. Midfielder Tariq Lamptey played a beautiful through ball to substitute attacker Ryan Babel, who slotted home the equalizer to send the crowd wild.
In the final moments of the match, West Ham had one last chance to snatch victory. However, goalkeeper Alisson Becker saved a penalty kick from substitute Marko Grujic, sealing Fulham's first win of the season.
The victory was a testament to the resilience and determination of Fulham's players, who came back from two goals down to secure all three points. It also showed that even when faced with adversity, they never gave up and fought until the very end.
Overall, it was a memorable match that will be remembered as Fulham's most dramatic comebacks in recent memory. The team's performance showcased their ability to bounce back from setbacks and fight until the final whistle. It is clear that Fulham has what it takes to challenge for promotion this season and could go far in the upcoming matches.
