Aleksandar Mitrovic equalized within the second half as Fulham twice got here from behind to keep away from a 2-2 Premier League draw towards Bournemouth.
The 28-year-old scored from the penalty spot – his first for Marco Silva’s aspect since September 3 – to take his tally to seven for the season and earn his aspect a deserved degree.
Bournemouth took the lead with the primary strike of the match by means of Dominic Solanki, earlier than Fulham’s summer season signing Issa Diop leveled issues.
The Cherries took the lead by means of Jefferson Lerma within the first half because the hosts struggled to comprise counter-attacking threats from caretaker supervisor Gary O’Neill.
Although Fulham thrived within the sport and had all of the possessions and possibilities within the remaining 20 minutes, Bournemouth have been unable to interrupt by means of the protection for the third time.
In their first assault of the match, the guests took the lead at Craven’s Cottage, with Solanki main his aspect.
The Cherries’ lead was decreased by a Philip Billing cut-back when Fulham could not cope with the guests’ beginning half transfers.
Fulham discovered their footing within the sport virtually instantly and put the strain again on Bournemouth, with Niskens Cabano and Andreas Pereira having possibilities.
In the twenty-second minute, Fulham discovered a method by means of the Bournemouth defence, with Diop rewarding Silva for his selection.
The defender beat his marker with the ball to go residence from Pereira’s nook to make his a hundredth Premier League debut and his first begin for Couture.
Ratings did not keep excessive for lengthy, however Lerma restored the guests’ benefit earlier than the half-hour mark.
Solanki performed the ball to an unmarked Lerma within the chew of the sector, and he made no mistake, the ball went previous Bernd Leno.
Leno needed to be alert to make a double save to disclaim Bournemouth simply earlier than half-time, looking on-line once more, first from a Lerma header after which from captain Adam Smith.
Mitrovic scored Fulham’s second equalizer from the penalty spot within the 52nd minute.
The Serbia striker, who misplaced factors earlier within the match and was assessed late on Friday, was awarded a spot-kick after being served by Larmar.
Fulham No. 9 despatched Neto the mistaken option to fee Fulham’s tenth residence goal of the season along with your entire 2020-21 season at Craven Cottage.
Leno needed to make an incredible low save to beat Solanki within the second half, with both sides urgent for a winner.
Harry Wilson, making his first look at Cravens Cottage this season, had an opportunity to attain late within the sport, however the Bournemouth goalkeeper was capable of outrun Wales because the spoils have been shared.
