The latest Fulham match against Chelsea was an exciting encounter that ended in a dramatic 2-1 win for the Cottagers. The match saw the return of Joao Felix for Chelsea, but the Portuguese forward was given his marching orders in the 58th minute after a reckless challenge on Fulham defender Kenny Tete. The red card was a major talking point of the game, as it was a key moment in the game and had a big impact on the result.
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The game started off brightly, with both sides creating chances in the opening stages. Fulham took the lead in the 25th minute through Willian, who tapped home from a deflected shot. Chelsea responded well and equalized through Kalidou Koulibaly in the 47th minute.
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The game seemed to be heading for a draw until Joao Felix was sent off. The Portuguese forward was sent off for a dangerous challenge on Kenny Tete, which sparked a melee between the two sides. Fulham made the most of the extra man advantage and capitalised when Carlos Vinicius scored the winning goal in the 79th minute.
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Despite the red card, Joao Felix had an impressive return from injury, showing glimpses of his quality before his sending off. The Portuguese forward will now miss Chelsea’s next three games due to suspension, but will hope to make an impact when he returns to the side.
The win was an important result for Fulham, as it moved them up to sixth place in the table, leapfrogging Liverpool in the process. The result also keeps their hopes of avoiding relegation alive, and will be remembered for Joao Felix’s red card.
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