Wilson nets stunner however Palhinha harm mars Fulham win over Brentford
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oao Palhinha’s harm marred a optimistic 3-2 victory for Fulham of their opening pre-season match towards Brentford in Philadelphia.
Aleksandar Mitrovic was pictured wanting disinterested on the sidelines as he watched Marco Silva’s aspect impressively beat Brentford, with Saudi Arabian membership Al-Hilal persevering with to chase the membership’s star striker.
Brentford’s debutant goalkeeper Mark Flekken was rooted to the spot as Harry Wilson curled in a shocking end in simply the third minute.
Yoane Wissa tapped in a Keane Lewis-Potter flick on from a nook to equalise early within the first half however Bobby De Cordova-Reid hit a tough and low shot past Flekken on the close to put up simply earlier than half-time.
A shoulder injury to in-demand midfielder Palhinha, who had been taking part in at centre-back, left Silva wanting involved on the sidelines, and he was pressured off along with his arm in a sling.
Carlos Vinicius prolonged Fulham’s lead with a poacher’s end throughout aim, although it was not enought to impress Mitrovic, who was pictured yawning because the cameras minimize to him.
Kristoffer Ajer scored simply two minutes later after arriving late into the field however Thomas Frank’s aspect couldn’t equalise in entrance of a disappointing crowd within the United States.
The searing 31 diploma warmth and match that includes Newcastle versus Aston Villa in the identical stadium led to the 68,000 enviornment to be solely a 3rd full. Fulham’s victory places them in competition to win the inaugural Premier League Summer Series, with a trophy obtainable to the eventual winners.