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Harry Wilson’s Heroics Earn Fulham Victory Against Brentford After Vitaly Janelt’s First-Half Thunderbolt

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Fulham vs Brentford highlights

Watch Fulham Vs Brentford highlights as Harry Wilson’s stoppage-time brace saw the hosts win in dramatic fashion at Craven Cottage.

Vitaly Janelt’s first-half screamer looked to have won it for Brentford, before substitute Wilson was at the double for Fulham in the dying moments.

Wilson had only come onto the pitch with eight minutes of normal time remaining, but he proved the difference in a frantic finish.

Fulham had utterly dominated proceedings throughout the match, but could not find the net.

With 26 shots to Brentford’s five, the hosts would have been furious had they failed to take at least a point from the match.

But having spurned chance after chance, they looked destined for defeat thanks to Janelt’s stunning opener.

Picking up the ball a full 25 yards from goal, the German midfielder had acres of space in front of him.

He was able to look up, pick his spot and unleash a thunderbolt past Fulham keeper and fellow German Bernd Leno.

But as the seconds ticked away, Wilson proved to be a super sub for Marco Silva’s side.

His acrobatic flick evaded Brentford keeper Mark Flekken, drawing Fulham level in the 92nd minute.

And Wilson was on hand again to head home the winner. In the seventh minute of added time, he connected with Antonee Robinson’s cross to earn a remarkable comeback victory.

Watch: Fulham Vs Brentford Highlights

The victory lifts Fulham above Brentford and into the top half of the table, and left Brentford broken and dismayed.

Thomas Frank’s side looked to have held on for a battling victory, but can have few arguments that the better team won on the night.

Brentford missed the chance to climb into the top half, but end the night two points below Fulham in ninth.

Next up, Brentford host Bournemouth on Saturday, while Fulham travel to Crystal Palace for another London derby.

Both matches kick off at 3:00pm on Saturday.