Fulham take the lead against West Ham

Fulham 1-0 West Ham (Mitrović, 58')

Eighty-two minutes into the match, Fulham edge ahead of West Ham after Aleksandar Mitrović converts a penalty, awarded after Thilo Kehrer's foul on Bobby Decordova-Reid. The Hammers pushed hard to equalize with Antonio striking the crossbar, but in the end Fulham took all three points.

Mitrović's heroics put Fulham in the ascendancy

Fulham started the match brightly, with Mitrovic causing problems for the West Ham defense. The striker had a couple of early chances, but he couldn't find the back of the net. West Ham grew into the game as the half wore on, and they started to create chances of their own. However, neither side could find a breakthrough in the first half.

Penalty drama gives Fulham the advantage

Fulham were handed a golden opportunity to take the lead in the 57th minute when Decordova-Reid was brought down in the box by Kehrer. Mitrovic stepped up to take the penalty, and he coolly slotted the ball into the bottom corner.

Fulham hold on for a famous victory

West Ham pushed hard for an equalizer in the closing stages, but they couldn't find a way through a resolute Fulham defense. The win lifts Fulham up to sixth in the Premier League table, while West Ham remain in 16th place.