Fulham concluded their Premier League campaign for the year with a 2-2 draw against AFC Bournemouth at Craven Cottage on Sunday, December 29, 2024. The match featured two lead changes and a dramatic equalizer in the final moments.
Fulham opened the scoring in the 40th minute when Raúl Jiménez capitalized on a corner kick, heading the ball past Bournemouth's goalkeeper to secure his sixth league goal of the season. The visitors responded early in the second half; in the 51st minute, James Hill delivered a precise cross to Evanilson, who volleyed the ball into the net from a tight angle, leveling the score at 1-1.
The home side regained the lead in the 72nd minute when Antonee Robinson provided a cross that Harry Wilson converted with a header, marking his second consecutive game with a goal. However, Bournemouth's substitute Dango Ouattara made a significant impact, scoring a late equalizer in the 89th minute, ensuring both teams shared the points.
With this result, Bournemouth remains in sixth place with 30 points, while Fulham is just behind in eighth place, trailing by a single point. Both teams have maintained an unbeaten record throughout December.
Bournemouth's manager, Andoni Iraola, praised the contributions of the substitutes, noting their positive influence on the game. He remarked, "We normally finish games strong, we value the subs and what they give us energy-wise." Fulham's manager, Marco Silva, expressed a sense of missed opportunity, stating, "We should have more impact on the table but seven games unbeaten after playing every three days is a great run from us."
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