Fulham 2-2 Liverpool: Report, result and goals as Wirtz scores but Reds held after late drama

Fulham and Liverpool played out a remarkable 2-2 draw at Craven Cottage, with stoppage-time drama at both ends capping a breathless Premier League contest that carried right into the closing minutes.

Fulham executed their first-half plan effectively, sitting deep in a back five and waiting for openings on the counter.

Their patience was rewarded in the 17th minute when Raul Jimenez’s clever flick released Harry Wilson, who raced through and finished calmly past Alisson.

Although initially flagged offside, VAR overturned the decision with Virgil van Dijk judged to have played Wilson on.

Despite Liverpool dominating possession, the visitors struggled to create clear chances before the break and went in trailing 1-0.

Second-half chaos

Liverpool emerged sharper after half-time and were level through Florian Wirtz, despite another another VAR check to confirm the goal after a tight offside call.

That strike shifted the momentum, with the champions pressing for a winner as Fulham were forced deeper. Chances followed at both ends, including efforts off the woodwork for Alexis Mac Allister and Wilson, as the match opened up.

Deep into stoppage time, Cody Gakpo appeared to have settled the contest when he arrived at the back post to make it 2-1, prompting chaotic scenes of celebration from the away end.

Yet Fulham refused to fold. In the seventh minute of added time, Harrison Reed collected a pass from Kevin and unleashed a stunning strike from over 20 yards into the top corner, sending Craven Cottage into rapture and salvaging a dramatic point for the hosts.