In a pulsating Premier League encounter at Craven Cottage, Fulham and Liverpool shared the spoils in a 2-2 draw. Harry Wilson opened the scoring for Fulham in the 17th minute, capitalizing on a precise assist from Raúl Jiménez. The home side held their lead into halftime, but Liverpool's Florian Wirtz equalized in the 57th minute, assisted by Conor Bradley.
A Second Half Full of Twists
The second half was marked by tactical adjustments and substitutions, with both teams seeking the upper hand. Fulham's Wilson received a yellow card for roughing in the 71st minute, adding tension to the proceedings. As the clock ticked down, Cody Gakpo found the net in the 90th minute plus four, seemingly securing a win for Liverpool. However, Fulham's Harrison Reed responded almost immediately, leveling the score in the 90th minute plus seven, ensuring a dramatic finish.
Statistical Insights
Liverpool dominated possession with 58%, completing 635 passes at an 88% accuracy rate, compared to Fulham's 451 passes at 84% accuracy. Both teams managed two shots on target, but Liverpool's eight corner kicks highlighted their attacking intent. Fulham, despite less possession, showed resilience with key performances from Wilson and Jiménez, who was involved in 15 duels, winning eight.
Looking Ahead
Fulham's recent form has been mixed, with this draw following a narrow win against Nottingham. Liverpool, meanwhile, continue their unbeaten run, having shown resilience in recent fixtures. Both teams will look to build on this performance as they aim to climb the Premier League standings.
