Late Guimaraes strike seals Newcastle victory over Fulham

A tightly contested English Premier League match at Craven Cottage finished with a Newcastle United victory through a late strike from Bruno Guimaraes that gave the visitors maximum points over Fulham.

The Brazil international’s goal in the 81st minute proved to be the decisive moment, as the hosts were left to rue their missed opportunities earlier in the game.

Fulham had started the match on the front foot, with Willian’s neat skill in midfield setting the tone for an improved performance from the side. However, they were unable to make the most of their early dominance, with Joao Palhinha and the unmarked Andreas Pereira both failing to find the back of the net. Alex Iwobi impressed in his midfield role while Calvin Bassey was alert in the backline.

Newcastle struggled to find their rhythm in the first half, and a slip from Guimaraes in possession summed up their lacklustre performance. The visitors sought inspiration through Anthony Gordon, whose long-range effort and second-half intensity nearly paid dividends.

The match-winning moment came late in the game, as Harvey Barnes’ cross was deflected into the path of the arriving Guimaraes, who powered his first-time shot into the bottom corner, sparking celebrations among the travelling Newcastle supporters.