The outcome of the clash on matchday 22 of the Premier League was determined by a solitary strike from Leeds United, who managed to defeat Fulham 1-0 at their home ground.
It was Lukas Nmecha who netted the decisive goal in the dying moments of the match, precisely at the 90th minute.
Ethan Ampadu provided an accurate cross that was brilliantly controlled by Nmecha before he fired past Fulham’s goalkeeper, Bernd Leno.
Lukas Nmecha was undoubtedly the standout performer, scoring the lone goal and attempting three shots on target during the match.
Another key figure for Leeds was Ethan Ampadu, who completed 37 successful passes and made three crucial interceptions.
Leeds’ head coach, Daniel Farke, opted for a tactical setup of 3-5-2 with Karl Darlow in goal; a defensive line consisting of James Justin, Joe Rodon, and Pascal Struijk; a midfield comprising Jayden Bogle, Brenden Aaronson, Ethan Ampadu, Ilia Gruev, and Gabriel Gudmundsson; alongside forwards Dominic Calvert-Lewin and Noah Okafor.
On the other hand, Marco Saraiva da Silva’s Fulham fielded a 5-4-1 formation with Bernd Leno leading the defense; Timothy Castagne, Joachim Andersen, Jorge Cuenca, Antonee Robinson, and Ryan Sessegnon formed the backline; while Sasa Lukic, Sander Berge, Harry Wilson, and Emile Smith Rowe occupied the midfield; with Raúl Jiménez as the lone striker.
Chris Kavanagh took charge of officiating the match at Elland Road.
Leeds’ next challenge in the league will be an away fixture against Everton, while Fulham is set to host Brighton & Hove Albion.
This victory brings Leeds United’s points tally to 25, placing them in 16th position in the league table. Meanwhile, Fulham remains on 31 points, sitting in 10th position.
Leeds United Substitutions
69’ 2T – Noah Okafor was substituted for Willy Gnonto
80’ 2T – Jayden Bogle and Ilia Gruev were replaced by Lukas Nmecha and Ao Tanaka, respectively
93’ 2T – Brenden Aaronson made way for Sebastiaan Bornauw
Yellow Card for Leeds United:
40’ 1T – Ethan Ampadu (Unsporting Behavior)
Fulham Substitutions
64’ 2T – Sasa Lukic was substituted for Thomas Cairney and Ryan Sessegnon made way for Kevin Santos
76’ 2T – Emile Smith Rowe was replaced by Joshua King
87’ 2T – Harry Wilson and Raúl Jiménez were substituted for Issa Diop and Jonah Kusi-Asare, respectively
Yellow Cards for Fulham:
26’ 1T – Timothy Castagne (Unsporting Behavior), 27’ 1T – Sasa Lukic (Unsporting Behavior), 27’ 1T – Marco Silva (Verbally abusing or disapproving of the referee), 10’ 2T – Harry Wilson (Unsporting Behavior), 41’ 2T – Jorge Cuenca (Unsporting Behavior) and 49’ 2T – Jonah Kusi-Asare (Unsporting Behavior)