Last-minute drama: Fulham’s stunning victory leaves Chelsea heartbroken
Fulham players celebrate their victory
Published By: Kazeem Ugbodaga
In a night brimming with relentless action and nail-biting tension, Fulham snatched a dramatic 2-1 victory over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, with Rodrigo Muniz emerging as the hero in stoppage time.
The clash, punctuated by breathtaking saves, contentious decisions, and heart-stopping moments, left fans on the edge of their seats until the final whistle.
Chelsea seized the initiative in the 16th minute when Cole Palmer drilled a precise shot into the bottom corner after being set up by Levi Colwill.
With a goal advantage, the Blues seemed poised to dominate as Fulham struggled to break down their defence despite flashes of creativity from Alex Iwobi and Raul Jimenez.
Bernd Leno proved to be a bulwark for Fulham, denying Chelsea multiple times with reflex saves. Jadon Sancho, Marc Cucurella, and Christopher Nkunku all came agonisingly close to doubling Chelsea’s lead, but Leno’s brilliance kept the visitors in the contest.
The game turned on its head in the 82nd minute when Harry Wilson rose highest to nod home a lofted cross from Timothy Castagne. Stamford Bridge was stunned as Fulham clawed their way back into contention, levelling the scoreline at 1-1.
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The equaliser reignited Fulham’s confidence, and their quick transitions began to unsettle Chelsea’s defence. As the minutes ticked by, the atmosphere grew increasingly tense, with every challenge and clearance drawing gasps from the crowd.
The decisive moment came in the 95th minute. Rodrigo Muniz capitalised on a defensive lapse, controlling a well-placed pass before hammering a low shot into the bottom right corner.
The Stamford Bridge faithful watched in despair as the ball nestled in the net, leaving Robert Sanchez with no chance.
Despite Chelsea’s frantic attempts to salvage a draw in the dying moments, including a heroic save by Leno to deny Nkunku, the final whistle confirmed their defeat. Fulham celebrated wildly, their resilience and determination paying off in spectacular fashion.
