Fulham earned maximum points at the City Ground tonight after pulling off a memorable comeback victory over Nottingham Forest....CONTINUE READING
Before the game began, both teams observed a one minute silence as a mark of tribute and respect to the late Queen Elizabeth.
Seeing how tough this fixture could be for his team, Fulham coach Marco Silva decided to hand new signing Willian a starting berth which greatly paid off as the Brazilian showed class on the pitch until he was substituted in the second period.
Nigerian international Taiwo Awoniyi put the hosts in front within the first 11 minutes, but his efforts couldn’t prevent Nottingham from suffering a fourth consecutive defeat in the league.
Ex-Chelsea player Willian Borges was the architect of Fulham’s equalizing goal as his whipped crossing from a corner saw Tosin Adarabioyo rise highest to nod home.
Few moments later, Joao Palhinha produced a rocket of a goal from long range to give the visitors the lead before Harrison Reed made it 3-1 on the hour mark.
Although Nottingham managed to reduce the deficit 13 minutes from time, Fulham held on to claim their third win of the EPL campaign which takes their total points tally to eleven.
Fulham’s decision to bring Willian back to English football seems to be paying off already as the 34-year old completed 100 percent long balls, made 47 touches, 13 final third passes, 3 key passes and recorded 87 percent pass accuracy.
What’s more? Willian also won 4 ground duels out of the 5 he contested and then grabbed an assist which took him to second spot on the list of Brazilian players with most Premier League assists (39), only behind Roberto Firmino (49).
