06/08/2024
In a fierce clash at Estadio Algarve on Monday night, Emile Smith Rowe made a memorable Fulham debut by scoring a goal, despite a narrow 2-1 defeat to Sevilla.
Isaac Romero struck early and late in the first half to give the Spaniards the upper hand, but Smith Rowe's halftime introduction shifted the momentum. Within seven minutes, he connected with a powerful header from Antonee Robinson’s pinpoint cross to halve the deficit.Smith Rowe nearly leveled the score, drawing a sharp save from goalkeeper Orjan Nyland. Despite relentless pressure, Fulham couldn't find an equalizer.Marco Silva, making ten changes from the victory over Benfica, kept Issa Diop in the lineup, with newcomer Jorge Cuenca joining him in defense and Smith Rowe starting on the bench.Romero capitalized on an early opportunity to put Sevilla ahead.
Harry Wilson came close for Fulham before Romero doubled Sevilla’s lead with a powerful strike just before halftime.Smith Rowe's introduction was impactful.
He quickly created a chance for Raúl Jiménez, who missed, and then scored with a diving header from Robinson’s cross. Robinson, providing his second assist in as many matches, almost equalized but missed by inches.
Fulham continued to press, with chances from Rodrigo Muniz and Adama Traoré, but were thwarted by Nyland.
Despite valiant efforts and promising play, Fulham couldn’t equalize, leaving them to regroup for their season opener at Old Trafford.