Jimenez Penalty Lifts Fulham as Forest Fall Short at Craven Cottage
So, this was one of those Premier League nights where fine margins decided everything, and Fulham were the ones who made that moment count. At Craven Cottage, Fulham edged past Nottingham Forest with a 1–0 win, and it all came down to a single penalty, calmly put away by Raul Jimenez right at the end of the first half.
From the start, it was clear this wasn’t going to be a free-flowing, high-scoring game. Both teams knew what was at stake. Fulham were trying to pull further away from trouble, while Forest were desperate to put distance between themselves and the relegation zone. The opening exchanges were competitive rather than spectacular, with Fulham showing more intent in the first half and Forest struggling to really get going in the final third.
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The key moment arrived deep into first-half stoppage time. Fulham winger Kevin caused problems all evening with his pace and close control, and it was his direct run that forced the mistake. He was brought down in the box by Douglas Luiz, and after a brief pause, the penalty was awarded. Raul Jimenez stepped up, waited for the goalkeeper to move, and slotted the ball home with confidence. It was a huge goal, scored at the perfect moment, just before the break.
That penalty turned out to be enough. In the second half, Nottingham Forest tried to respond with more urgency. There was more possession, a bit more energy, and a couple of long-range efforts, but the cutting edge was missing. Bernd Leno, in the Fulham goal, was rarely troubled, and Fulham’s defence stayed organised and disciplined throughout.
Fulham, on the other hand, managed the game well. They weren’t at their best on the ball after halftime, but off the ball, the work rate was clear. Chances were limited, and Forest were largely kept at arm’s length. Jimenez even had an opportunity late on to seal the game with a second goal, but it drifted just wide.
At full time, it was clear how important these three points were. Fulham climbed up the table to 13th, continuing a strong run of form that has seen them collect valuable points in recent weeks. For Nottingham Forest, it was a frustrating night. Despite some bright spells, they failed to register the kind of threat needed to get back into the game and remain just above the relegation zone.
In the end, this wasn’t a classic, but it was a professional, hard-fought win for Fulham. One moment of quality, one calm penalty, and a solid defensive performance made all the difference on a tense Premier League evening.
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