Nigerian football stars Alex Iwobi and Samuel Chukwueze delivered outstanding performances. They both scored for Fulham in a breathtaking 5-4 defeat against Manchester City. The exciting match unfolded at Craven Cottage.
City’s Early Dominance
Manchester City arrived in West London seeking another step towards their title. Erling Haaland opened the scoring in the 17th minute. This suggested a comfortable night for City. Tijjani Reijnders then doubled their lead. Phil Foden added two more goals. A Sander Berge own goal further extended City’s advantage.
Nigerian Stars Spark Fulham Comeback Bid
The score stood at 5-1. The game seemed decided. However, Fulham refused to surrender. Iwobi and Chukwueze ignited a fierce comeback attempt. Emile Smith Rowe had already offered a glimmer of hope. He scored a tidy finish in first-half stoppage time. The second half, though, truly belonged to Nigeria.
Iwobi struck first for Fulham. He guided in the team’s second goal in the 57th minute. His brilliant finish reinvigorated the stadium. The home crowd responded with renewed belief and energy.
Chukwueze then entered the fray. He came on after the interval. The Nigerian winger made an immediate impact. He scored in the 72nd minute with a composed strike. This goal further electrified the atmosphere at Craven Cottage.
Just six minutes later, Chukwueze netted his second goal. This sent the Cottage into a frenzy. City’s lead was suddenly cut to a single goal, 5-4. The noise within the ground became deafening. Fulham pushed hard for what would have been an incredible Premier League comeback.
Frantic Final Moments
Manchester City spent the final minutes defending deeply. They cleared every ball that came their way. Fulham, meanwhile, continued their relentless assault. Eight minutes of added time only intensified the tension. During this frantic period, Ryan Cherki received the match’s first yellow card in the 94th minute. Despite their valiant efforts, Fulham could not find the equalizer, and City secured a narrow victory.
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