Fulham were on course for a hard-fought victory over Chelsea, holding a 1-0 lead going into the 83rd minute thanks to a composed finish from Alex Iwobi, who struck midway through the first half following a slick counter-attack. The hosts had defended resolutely and appeared to have weathered a much-improved second-half performance from the visitors.
For much of the game, it seemed as though Chelsea’s renewed energy and pressure after the break would fail to produce any reward. However, substitute George made a decisive impact, latching onto a loose ball and drilling a precise, low shot into the bottom corner to level the score with just minutes remaining.
But Chelsea weren’t done yet. Deep into stoppage time, in the third added minute, Neto—who had been a constant menace throughout the match—found space near the penalty spot and smashed the ball home with conviction, completing a dramatic turnaround. The late strike secured a vital 2-1 win and lifted Chelsea back up to fifth in the Premier League table, propelling them into the Champions League qualification spots with just a few games left in the season.
