In a thrilling London derby, Nigerian footballers Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey played pivotal roles in Fulham’s nail-biting 2-1 comeback victory against Brentford at Craven Cottage.
A late brace from Harry Wilson lifted Fulham into the top 10 of the Premier League standings, sealing an unforgettable win.
Despite Fulham’s dominance, it was Brentford who struck first through Vitaly Janelt in the 24th minute, whose stunning long-range effort left the Craven Cottage crowd momentarily silent.
Fulham, undeterred, kept pressing forward with Alex Iwobi taking charge in midfield, pushing his side towards a much-needed equaliser. Iwobi’s energy and skill shone through, with one of his strikes narrowly missing the target as Fulham looked to break down Brentford’s resilient defence.
In the 92nd minute Wilson equalised for Fulham before grabbing the winner on 97 minutes.
The win move Fulham up to ninth on 15 points in the league table.
