In the 4th round of the English top flight, Fulham and West Ham United played an evenly matched match at Craven Cottage. Both sides showed great athleticism in this match, and finally shook hands with a score of 1-1 after 90 minutes plus extra time.
Fulham were the first to break the deadlock in the 24th minute of the game. Smith Rowe showed excellent vision and passing ability in front of the goal. He accurately passed the ball to the front of the goal, Raul Jiménez understood the situation, and promptly stepped forward and pushed the ball into the goal, giving Fulham the lead. The goal not only showed Raul Jimenez's keen sense of vision in front of the goal, but also demonstrated Fulham's efficient coordination in front of the goal.
However, West Ham United did not give up the game. They kept looking for chances in the following time to try to equalize the score. In the second half, Paqueta tried a long shot from outside the area, but unfortunately the ball went slightly over the crossbar and could not be converted into a goal. Cairney's cross then threatened for West Ham United as well, but Adama Traore's header also failed to hit the target.
Just when it was thought that the game would end in a Fulham victory, the game took a dramatic turn in extra time. In the 90th+6th minute, West Ham United had a valuable attacking opportunity. Bowen sent a precise cross from the side, Danny Ince adjusted his body position in time inside the penalty area and hit a powerful shot into the corner of the goal, successfully equalizing the score. The goal not only allowed West Ham United to avoid defeat, but also sent the whole stadium into a frenzy.
Finally, with the referee's whistle, the match was over. Fulham and West Ham United played to a 1-1 draw.
