On 4 November, one of the matches of the 11th round of the English football championship took place. Fulham (England) and Man United (England) met.
English Championship, 11th round
Fulham (England) - Man United (England) - 0:1 (0:0)
Goals: Bruno Fernandes (90+1)
Warnings: Anthony Robinson (31), Joao Palinha (66), Andreas Pereira (67), A. Garnacho (67), Iwobi (82), Wilson (85), Dalot (88).
Fulham vs Manchester United: A tense contest at Craven Cottage Stadium In a thrilling Premier League encounter, Fulham hosted Manchester United at the legendary Craven Cottage Stadium. Both teams were looking to pick up important points in the championship, so the match promised to be tense from the start. The first half started with both teams looking to dominate the pitch. Already in the 8th minute, a goal for Manchester United was cancelled due to offside by Scott McTominay. The visitors continued to go forward, creating many chances, but Fulham's defence held firm and kept the score tied. As the game progressed, the tension grew and the referee had to reach into his pocket to show a yellow card. In the 31st minute, Fulham's A. Robinson received a warning, and just over half an hour later Joao Palhinha received a yellow card for a flagrant foul against a Manchester United player. The cards showed the physicality of the game and the players' desire to win the three points. Both teams made important substitutions to freshen up the squads and energise the game. In the 63rd minute, Manchester United's F. Pellistri came on in place of Anthony, creating a new attacking threat. Fulham responded by introducing Rodrigo Muniz and Carlos Vinicius in the 76th minute, hoping to turn the tide. However, the substitutions did not immediately bring the desired result for both teams. The match continued to be tightly contested, leading to additional penalties for both sides.
Fulham's A. Pereira and Manchester United's A. Garnacho were both booked in the referee's book. These yellow cards emphasised the intensity of the game as the players fought for their clubs. As time ran out, both managers decided to make more substitutions to influence the result. In the 81st minute, Fulham introduced B. De Cordova-Rida instead of A. Pereira, while Manchester United introduced M. Mount and A. Martial instead of K. Eriksen and R. Højlund in the 79th minute. These changes brought fresh energy and tactical variations, putting extra pressure on the opposing defence. With only minutes left to the end of the match, the tension reached its climax. In the 82nd minute, Fulham player A. Iwobi received a yellow card, and in the 85th minute - H. Wilson. Wilson. In the 88th minute, Manchester United player D. Dalot received a warning, which once again demonstrated the persistent struggle that took place on the pitch. In the final minutes of the game, Manchester United finally found the long-awaited breakthrough. In the 90th minute, Bruno Fernandes scored the decisive goal, securing his team a hard-fought victory. This late strike caused jubilation among Manchester United players and fans and even more disappointment for Fulham. After the final whistle, Manchester United took a 1-0 victory. This match tested the resilience of the players and showed their unwavering commitment to their clubs. It was a thrilling encounter at Craven Cottage Stadium, with fans eagerly awaiting the next round of the Premier League.
The following matches await the rivals in the next round: Aston Villa - Fulham, Man United - Luton Town.
Fulham | Manchester United | |
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2 | Kicks in the box | 5 |
18 | Kicks | 11 |
8 | Blocked shots | 2 |
9 | Penalty kicks | 6 |
9 | Penalty kicks | 5 |
8 | Offences | 15 |
9 | Corners | 4 |
1 | Offsides | 2 |
45% | Ball possession | 55% |
5 | Yellow cards | 2 |
0 | Red cards | 0 |
4 | Keeper saves | 2 |
349 | Total assists | 440 |
254 | Accurate assists | 352 |
73% | Accuracy of passes | 80% |