Premier League – Salah scores as Liverpool beat Fulham 2-0

In a key match of the 32nd round of the 2025/26 Premier League season, Liverpool, playing at Anfield, defeated Fulham 2-0 thanks to goals from Ngumoha and Salah.

Six minutes into the match, Fulham created an attacking opportunity when Oscar Bob delivered a cross, but Rodrigo Muniz's shot from inside the box went wide. In the 11th minute, Frimpong passed the ball back from the box, and the unmarked Robertson attempted a shot, but it was blocked by an opposing player.

In the 12th minute, Liverpool continued their attack. Gakopo received a through pass from Salah in the penalty area and shot, but the ball went over the goal. Shortly after, Frimpong broke through the defense and passed diagonally to Salah, whose low shot was saved by Fulham goalkeeper Leno.

In the 20th minute, Salah orchestrated an attack, and Szoboszlai followed up with a shot, but it was cleared. In the 32nd minute, Oscar Bob received a pass back from Rodrigo Muniz in the penalty area and fired a shot, but the ball was saved by Liverpool goalkeeper Mamadashvili.

In the 36th minute, Wirtz delivered a diagonal pass, and Ngumoha received the ball and curled a shot past the defender to give Liverpool a 1-0 lead. In the 40th minute, Ngumoha passed the ball to Gakpo, who controlled it and crossed it from the edge of the box. Salah then fired a shot into the net, extending Liverpool's lead over Fulham to 2-0.

Shortly after the start of the second half, Fulham's attack was cleared, and Rodrigo Muniz received the ball and curled a shot into the net, but the goal was disallowed due to offside. In the 53rd minute, Wirtz passed the ball to Ngumoha, who took a long-range shot, but the ball was caught by Fulham goalkeeper Leno.

In the 60th minute, Fulham attempted a counter-attack, with Rodrigo Munez receiving a pass from Castagne and shooting, but his effort was blocked. In the 68th minute, Iwobi delivered a cross, and Castagne headed the ball towards goal, but it was caught by Liverpool goalkeeper Mamadashvili.

In the 73rd minute, Salah passed the ball across the box, and Gakpo dribbled into the penalty area but his shot was blocked by an opposing player. In the 76th minute, Szoboszlai took a corner kick, and Salah's shot went wide. In the 84th minute, Castagne chipped the ball into the penalty area, and Raul Jimenez's shot went wide.

In the 89th minute, Chukuese received a pass from Sasha Lukic and took a shot, but it was blocked.

Liverpool ultimately defeated Fulham 2-0 at home.

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