As part of the 14th day of the Premier League, Fulham hosted Brighton this Thursday evening at Craven Cottage. Twelfth at kick-off, the Cottagers started this match ideally and took the lead thanks to a goal from Alex Iwobi (1-0, 4th). In front at the break, Fulham were joined after returning from the locker room. Referring to his position, Carlos Baleba revived the Seagulls shortly before the hour mark (1-1, 56th).
And while the score seemed to be heading towards a draw, the locals forced the decision, first with an own goal from O’Riley (2-1, 79th), then with a double from Iwobi, author of ‘an achievement full of finesse (3-1, 87th). The Cottagers won 3-1 against this direct competitor in the ranking and made a big jump of 6 places in the ranking. They find themselves 6th, a short length from their evening victim, 5th.
