US EditionFulham's blushes spared as 94th-minute own goal secures win over Leeds
New signing Kevin energized Fulham's attack late in the match, leading to a decisive 94th-minute own goal by Leeds' Gabriel Gudmundsson that ended Fulham's goalless streak.
- Fulham earned their opening victory in this Premier League campaign by defeating Leeds 1-0 at Craven Cottage, courtesy of a last-minute own goal by Gabriel Gudmundsson in the 94th minute.
- The match featured Daniel Farke making five changes to the Leeds side from the 0-0 draw against Newcastle, with Calvert-Lewin handed his first start after joining the week before the campaign began.
- Leeds played solidly and created more chances including Calvert-Lewin's header on target in the 16th minute, while Fulham struggled until introducing their £34.6m deadline-day signing Kevin late in the game.
- Kevin's introduction at the 76th minute energized Fulham, leading to a flurry of chances and a stoppage-time shot saved by Leeds goalkeeper Karl Darlow, before Gudmundsson's own goal ended the match.
- The result ended Leeds' chance for a draw despite their competitive display and highlights Fulham's reliance on late-game inspiration to claim valuable points this season.
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