Following Luton’s win over Nottingham Forest earlier on Good Friday, Marco Silva’s men would have secured a return to the Premier League after an away season with a win, something they seemed ready to do when Fabio Carvalho entered the first game. after 20 minutes. But Wayne Rooney’s players were the best team after the break and, after the young striker Luke Planz scored the equalizer (51), an own goal by Tosin Adaravio (73) made the home fans frantic and secured all three points. the Aries. The defeat means Fulham have lost consecutive games for the first time this season, yet they are still nine points ahead of second-placed Bournemouth. The derby climbed to 22nd place, nine points away from safety with four games to play.
How the Derby put Fulham’s champagne back on the ice
With preferred bidder Chris Kirchner attending a crowded Pride Park, the Derby started with an encouraging spring in their footsteps and prevented Fulham from getting into the rhythm that made it so hard to stop a few times this season. Use the Chrome browser for a more accessible video player A great goal by Fabio Carvalho gives Fulham an early lead over Derby. It took them 20 minutes to score their first shot towards the goal, but when they did, they scored as a fine move was rounded off by Carvalho after his regular exchange with Bobby Decordova-Reid. The Portuguese – who has been strongly linked with a move to Liverpool – came close to a second shortly before the break, although Rams goalkeeper Ryan Allsop equalized with his low shot the second time he called. Use the Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Fulham’s promotion party has been put on hold, as Luke Plantz brings the draw for the Derby, which the chances of survival are improving marginally! But as soon as the second half started, the Rams were immediately back in the game. They showed the desire they made all season and equalized when Plange swept Lee Buchanan’s cross after a flowing counter that had started with Allsop. Alsop was called in to dive and block the head by Aleksandar Mitrovic who was sluggish and then defeated by the Serb, who hit his target after Carvalho’s shot hit the crossbar, but the linear flag deprived Mitrovic of the 39th. championship goals of the season. . Use the Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Tosin Adarabioyo’s own goal ruined Fulham’s night and gave Derby a glimmer of hope for survival in the Sky Bet Championship! With 16 minutes left in the game, Derby took the lead for the first time. An unorthodox move by Nathan Byrne freed Tom Lawrence, whose ball over the penalty area – which was intended for Planz – accidentally crossed over the line by the unfortunate Adarabioyo. Fulham pushed to try to save something from the game slowly, but some late heroism from Alsop, who denied three players in a row, ensured that Fulham continued to wait.
Man of the match – Luke Plange
Use the Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Derby’s Curtis Davies admits he “is never boring” with his team after their return against the rise chasing Fulham. It has been almost four months since the young striker’s last goal for Derby, but his last could not have been more important for both his team and others in the division. Plange, who is on loan from Crystal Palace following a deal in January, showed great ability to attack the area after a steady stream from the home side and played a big role in the latter, with his presence pressing Tosin Adarabioyo before returning . the ball in his own net.
What did the directors say …
Use the Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Derby County coach Wayne Rooney has assured fans that his team will “fight to the end” of the Championship season to try to maintain their place in the second division. Use the Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Fulham coach Marco Silva praised the derby, calling it a “brave team” after his side missed an opportunity to return to the Premier League with a defeat at Pride Park.
What happens next?
The Derby returns to action at 3pm on Easter Monday as it travels to Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium to face QPR in a live match at Sky Sports Football Red Button. Fulham, meanwhile, return at 7:45 p.m. the next afternoon to host Preston at Craven Cottage.
