By Olaitan Ibrahim
Nigerian international Calvin Bassey emerged as the match-winner as Fulham secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Nottingham Forest in their Premier League clash on Saturday.
Bassey struck in the 62nd minute, heading home from close range after Raul Jimenez nodded on a corner, restoring Fulham’s lead after Chris Wood had earlier cancelled out Emile Smith Rowe’s opener.
Fulham made a bright start at Craven Cottage, and their early dominance paid off in the 15th minute when Adama Traore whipped in a precise cross for Smith Rowe, who finished with composure to put the hosts ahead.
However, Forest responded well, and in the 37th minute, Wood expertly latched onto a delivery and fired a low shot into the bottom corner, leaving Bernd Leno with no chance.
Both teams had chances to take control in a fiercely contested second half.
Callum Hudson-Odoi forced a spectacular save from Leno, while Emile Smith Rowe missed a golden opportunity from close range.