Wilson lifts Fulham with goal and assists in victory over Burnley at Turf Moor

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Wales international, harry Wilson was phenomenal on Saturday night as he helped Fulham to a comprehensive 3-2 victory over Burnley at Turf Moor in the premier league Match-Day 16, Softfootball reports.

Fulham lost 5-4 to Manchester City at Craven Cottage before losing again to Crystal Palace last weekend and needed to get back to winning ways. They were confident in their ability as they’ve been playing very well as against the results they got.

Calvin Bassey celebrates his goal with teammates. (Photo Credit: Fulham Media).
Calvin Bassey celebrates his goal with teammates. (Photo Credit: Fulham Media).

The victory was important for Fulham and they shared the result with their fans via their official X handle. They posted.

Fulham playing without Rodrigo Muniz as the striker recently underwent surgery on his hamstring but the goals didn’t try up for the team as they found their scoring from midfield.

Harry Wilson hugs Samuel Chukwueze. (Photo Credit: Fulham Media).
Harry Wilson hugs Samuel Chukwueze. (Photo Credit: Fulham Media).

Former Arsenal midfielder, Emile Smith Rowe tap in from close range after Harry Wilson’s corner was missed Hartman. The home side immediately fought back as Josh Cullen played a good through ball to Lesley Ugochukwu, who manages to get in between two defenders before poking a ball past the keeper into the bottom corner.

Wilson again turned provided as his cross after a poor corner was headed in by Super Eagles of Nigeria center-back, Calvin Bassey to make it 2-1 to the delight of the traveling away fans.

Lesley Ugochukwu enjoys his goal. (Photo Credit: Burnley Media).
Lesley Ugochukwu enjoys his goal. (Photo Credit: Burnley Media).

In the second half, Harry Wilson scored after he received a pass from Samuel Chukwueze and guided the ball into the bottom corner, beating Martin Dubravka in goal for Burnley.

The home side had a late rally as they tried to rescue the game and put Fulham under so much pressure. It paid off as Cottagers defender, Calvin Bassey accidentally flicked a cross over to Oliver Sonne, who controls the ball on his chest and finds the net for his first Clarets goal.

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