Fulham pulled off a thrilling comeback against Brentford, with Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey playing full roles in the 2-1 victory that saw two dramatic late goals turn the tide at Craven Cottage, Nigeriasoccernet.com writes.
The Nigerian internationals were instrumental in keeping Fulham steady throughout the match, which took a surprising twist in added time.
Brentford initially took the lead in the 24th minute through Vitaly Janelt, putting Fulham on the back foot. Despite several attempts to level the score, it wasn't until the 92nd minute that Harry Wilson broke through with an equalizer.
Just minutes later, in the 97th minute, Wilson struck again to seal the win, sparking celebrations from Fulham fans and moving the team up to ninth place in the Premier League with 15 points.
Iwobi and Bassey’s solid performances over the 90 minutes were crucial in Fulham's resilience, as both players contributed defensively and supported the team’s comeback. This victory marks an important boost for Fulham, who now look to build momentum in the coming fixtures.
Oluwayemi Omolagba