Fulham disaster

Thursday, 22/10/2009

Brave Fulham were robbed of a famous Europa League victory over Roma by the last kick of the ball at Craven Cottage.

The Cottagers deservedly led through a 24th minute header by Brede Hangeland. They battled bravely as Roma came back in the second-half and lost defender Stephen Kelly to a red card as he gave away a penalty kick. But keeper Mark Schwarzer, who had already pulled off a number of great saves, stopped the spot-kick. Then, in the three minutes added on, a shot from Andreolli hit John Paintsil and went into the net as the game finished 1-1.

There was even further misery for a much-weakened Everton side who went down 5-0 at Benfica, their worst European defeat ever. Celtic were also beaten, 1-0 at home to Hamburg.

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