Derby illustrates their unwavering determination once again by coming from behind to beat Fulham 2-1, delaying confirmation of an automatic promotion for the Cottages and keeping their slim hopes of survival.
After Luton’s victory over Nottingham Forest earlier on Good Friday, Marco Silva’s men would secure a return to the Premier League after a season away with the victory they seemed to do when Fabio Carvalho scored after 20 minutes.
But Wayne Rooney’s men were the better side after the break, and after teen striker Luke Plunge equalized (51), Tosin Adarabioyo’s (73) own goal shook home fans and secured all three points for Rams.
The defeat means that Fulham have lost in a row for the first time this season, but they still lead the second Bournemouth with nine points. The derby climbs to 22nd place, nine safety points and four games left.
How Derby returned Fulham’s champagne to ice
With favorite candidate Chris Kirchner attending the crowded Pride Park, the Derby started with an encouraging spring in its footsteps and prevented Fulham from getting into the rhythm that made them so difficult to stop moments this season.
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A great goal by Fabio Carvalho gives Fulham the lead over Derby.
It took the Cottages 20 minutes to register their first shot on goal, but when they did, they scored with a deft move rounded off by Carvalho after his fine exchange with Bobby Decordova-Reed.
The Portuguese, who is strongly associated with his move to Liverpool, came close to a second shortly before the break, although Rams goalkeeper Ryan Olsop was tied with a low shot in the second time on request.
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Fulham’s promotional party was postponed as Luke Plunge equalized for the Derby, whose chances of survival are slightly improved!
But as the second half began, Rams returned to the game. They showed the desire they had made throughout the season and leveled when Plunge scored Lee Buchanan’s cross after a smooth counter-attack that began with Olsop.
Olsop was called in to throw and prevent a header from the oppressed Alexander Mitrovic and was then defeated by the Serb, who struck home after Carvalho’s shot hit the crossbar, but Mitrovic’s flag refused. the goal of the season in the league.
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Tosin Adarabioyo’s own goal spoiled Fulham’s night and gave the Derby a glimmer of hope for survival in the Sky Bet Championship!
After 16 minutes of play Derby took the lead for the first time. An unorthodox shot from Nathan Byrne released Tom Lawrence, whose ball across the penalty area – intended for Plunge – was inadvertently passed over the line by the unfortunate Adarabioyo.
Fulham insisted on trying to save something from the game late, but some late heroic action by Olsop, who turned down three players in quick succession, ensured that Fulham’s wait continued.
The man of the match – Luke Plunge
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Derby’s Curtis Davis admits that he is “never bored” with his team after their return against the promotion that haunts Fulham.
Almost four months have passed since the teenager’s last goal for Derby, but his last could not be more significant for both his team and the rest of the division.
Plunge, who has been on loan from Crystal Palace since the January deal, showed great skill in throwing himself into the penalty area after a long run by the hosts and played a big role in the second, putting Tosin Adarabio in attendance before turning the ball into his own. his network.
What the managers said …
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Derby County manager Wayne Rooney has assured fans that his team will “fight to the end” of the Championship season to try to maintain its status in the second level.
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Fulham manager Marco Silva praised the Derby, calling them a “brave team” after his team missed the chance to return to the Premier League with the defeat of Pride Park.
What next?
The derby returns to action at 3pm on Monday as they travel to the Kiev Prince Foundation Stadium to face QPR in a live match on Sky Sports Football Red Button. Fulham, meanwhile, returned at 7:45 p.m. the next night when they received Preston at Craven Cottage.
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