Fulham defeats Brentford 3-1
Brentford takes early lead
Brentford got off to a strong start with Mikkel Damsgaard converting an opportunity early in the match. Damsgaard intercepted a pass from Josh King and placed the ball in the corner of the net, giving Brentford a 1-0 lead.
Fulham responds quickly
Fulham didn’t take long to reply. Alex Iwobi leveled the score by capitalizing on a deflected chance from Sasa Lukic. With composure, Iwobi drove the ball through Brentford’s defense, tying the game at 1-1.
Iwobi assists Wilson
Just minutes after his goal, Iwobi turned playmaker by setting up Harry Wilson. His well-timed pass cut through Brentford’s defense, allowing Wilson to score and give Fulham a 2-1 advantage.
Own goal extends Fulham’s lead
The pressure from Fulham continued in the second half. An unfortunate own goal by Brentford’s Ethan Pinnock, stemming from a Ryan Sessegnon cross, widened Fulham’s lead to 3-1.
VAR denies Muniz’s goal
Rodrigo Muniz thought he had added a fourth goal for Fulham, but the effort was overturned by VAR. The replay showed a collision with Brentford’s captain, Nathan Collins, leading to the goal’s disallowance due to a foul.
Fulham climbs the table
This triumph elevated Fulham to seventh in the Premier League, showcasing a promising start to their season. Meanwhile, Brentford finds themselves struggling, with just 4 points from five matches, descending to 17th in the standings.