Both Super Eagles players featured, but late goals from Ouattara and O’Shea handed Ipswich a dramatic win at Portman Road.
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A heartbreaking finish at Portman Road
Alex Iwobi and Calvin Bassey were in action as Fulham lost 2-1 at Ipswich Town on Saturday afternoon. Fulham had led through Ryan Sessegnon but conceded twice in the final minutes. FootballInNigeria.com.ng reports that Ipswich completed an unbelievable turnaround.
Iwobi started his sixth Premier League game of the season and was replaced by Emile Smith Rowe in the 87th minute. Bassey anchored the defence for the full 90 minutes, also making his sixth league appearance.
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How the goals came
The first half was tight and goalless. Sessegnon broke the deadlock in the 55th minute, collecting a loose ball after a corner and firing a left footed shot past Christian Walton into the bottom-right corner.
Fulham looked set to protect that lead, but Ipswich made late tactical changes and increased the pressure. Abdoul Ouattara equalised in the 88th minute with a powerful left footed strike from outside the box, just moments after Iwobi had left the pitch.
Deep into stoppage time, Jack Clarke delivered a cross from a set piece, and Ipswich captain Dara O’Shea powered a header into the top-left corner in the 92nd minute. The goal sent Portman Road into wild celebrations.
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Fulham’s Nigerian contingent
Preview described Bassey as Fulham’s stand-in captain. That adds weight to his place in the Fulham defence.
Fulham had taken points away from home against Liverpool and Manchester United earlier this season, which made this a hard result to take. Sessegnon was a doubt before the game with a groin issue but still scored.
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What next
Fulham’s next league game is at home to Hull City on Saturday, October 17, with kick-off at 3pm, according to the site fixture list.
Can Iwobi and Bassey help the team bounce back? Fulham need to tighten up late in games.
📌 Did You Know?
- Before Saturday, Ipswich had not beaten Fulham in any of their previous five meetings.
- The sides drew 1-1 at Portman Road on August 31, 2024, with Iwobi and Bassey both playing.
- Iwobi was also substituted in the 87th minute in that 2024 game, with Harry Wilson replacing him.
- Fulham and Ipswich drew 2-2 at Craven Cottage in January 2025, when Raul Jimenez scored two penalties.
- Dara O’Shea captains Ipswich and was also in their line-up in the 2024 meeting.
