Fulham 1-1 West Ham: Danny Ings' Stoppage Time Equaliser Rescues a Point for West Ham at Craven Cottage

Fulham Held to a 1-1 Draw by West Ham

Fulham were forced to settle for a share of the spoils as Danny Ings' stoppage time header cancelled out Joao Palhinha's first-half opener to earn West Ham a 1-1 draw at Craven Cottage. The Cottagers looked set to continue their impressive start to the season with a hard-fought victory, but Ings' late intervention denied them what would have been a third consecutive Premier League win.

Palhinha Gives Fulham the Lead

Fulham made a strong start to the game and took the lead in the 31st minute. Palhinha was the unlikely goalscorer, rising highest to head home Andreas Pereira's corner. The goal was just reward for Fulham's dominance in the opening period, with the hosts creating a number of good chances. West Ham struggled to get a foothold in the game and failed to register a shot on target in the first half.

West Ham Fight Back in the Second Half

West Ham improved after the break and began to pose more of a threat. The Hammers were more purposeful with their play and started to create chances. They finally got their reward in the 72nd minute when Ings headed in Lucas Paqueta's cross. The goal was a deserved equaliser for West Ham, who had been the better team in the second half. Fulham pushed for a winner but were unable to find a way past the resolute West Ham defence.

Ings' Late Intervention

With the game seemingly heading for a draw, Ings popped up with a dramatic equaliser in the 95th minute. The striker was on hand to nod in Declan Rice's cross from close range. The goal was a cruel blow for Fulham, who had defended resolutely for much of the game. However, West Ham will be delighted with a point, having fought back from a goal down to earn a valuable away draw.

Conclusion

The draw leaves Fulham in eighth place in the Premier League table, while West Ham move up to 10th. Both teams will be looking to build on their positive starts to the season when they return to action next weekend.