On 3 February, one of the matches of the 23rd round of the English Football Championship. Burnley (England) and Fulham (England) met.
English Championship, 23rd round
Burnley (England) - Fulham (England) - 2: 2 ( 0:2)
Goals: D. D. D. D. Fofana (71), D. D. D. Fofana (90+1) - Joao Palinha (17), Rodrigo Muniz (21).
Warnings: Reid (43), Andreas Pereira (45+3), Sander Berge (84), D. D. Fofana (71), Rodrigo Muniz (21). D. Fofana (90+2)
A thrilling 2-2 draw between Burnley and Fulham at Turf Moor In a thrilling Premier League encounter, Burnley and Fulham battled it out at Turf Moor, resulting in a tense 2-2 draw. The match was filled with exciting twists and turns and developments that kept the fans in suspense until the last minute. The 17th minute saw a goal from Jay Palhinha to put Fulham ahead.
A few minutes later, Rodrigo Muniz doubled Fulham's lead, making the score 2-0 in the 21st minute. Towards the end of the first half, the referee had to work hard: yellow cards were shown to Fulham players H. Reid and A. Pereira in the 43rd and 45th minutes respectively. However, despite Burnley's best efforts, they failed to make any headway before the break. The second half started with Burnley making their first substitution: H. Ekdal replaced M. Esteve in the 46th minute. Burnley continued to push for a goal and their efforts paid off in the 71st minute when D.J. Fofana scored. "Fulham responded immediately with substitutions of their own, bringing on A. Broya in place of Rodrigo Muniz and T. Cairney in place of B. De Cordova-Reid in the 74th minute. However, Burnley's resolve was unwavering and they continued to push forward. With just six minutes remaining in the match, Burnley player S. Berge received a yellow card, which increased the tension on the pitch. Fulham also made a substitution, replacing A. Pereira with K. Tete in the 85th minute. Tete in the 85th minute. As the game entered its final minutes, Burnley threw caution to the wind by making attacking changes. In the 87th minute, J. Bruun Larsen, and in the 90th minute, L. Assignon replaced H. Massengo. In a dramatic turn of events, Burnley's D.J. Fofana was in goal for the second time in the match, levelling the score in the 90th minute. Unfortunately, Fofana's impatience took its toll and he received a yellow card in added time. The final whistle soon blew, signalling a thrilling 2-2 draw. Both teams fought hard throughout the match, showing their strengths and determination. The result will leave Burnley and Fulham with mixed feelings, as they played their hearts out but failed to secure a win. This match showcased the rivalry and excitement that the Premier League invariably provides. Unpredictable twists and turns and heroic actions in the final minutes - no wonder why this sport conquers football fans around the world.
The following matches await the opponents in the next round: Liverpool vs Burnley, Fulham vs Bournemouth.
Burnley | Fulham | |
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4 | Kicks to the goal | 7 |
12 | Kicks | 15 |
4 | Blocked shots | 4 |
9 | Penalty kicks | 12 |
3 | Penalty kicks | 3 |
11 | Offences | 7 |
2 | Corner | 12 |
1 | Offsides | 1 |
44% | Ball possession | 56% |
2 | Yellow cards | 2 |
0 | Red cards | 0 |
5 | Keeper saves | 2 |
364 | Total assists | 456 |
277 | Accurate assists | 352 |
76% | Accuracy of passes | 77% |