Fulham 2-3 Everton: Dominic Calvert-Lewin scores twice as Fulham troubles continue

Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored a double as Everton got back on the winning track with a 3-2 win over Fulham at Craven Cottage.

Carlo Ancelotti’s men came to this match after three consecutive defeats before the international break, but ended that slip with a forceful performance that allowed them to open the scoring at 42 seconds.

Fulham gave up possession within their own area, allowing Richarlison to enter the area. The Brazilian’s center was deflected in the way of Calvert-Lewin, who sent a shot to the net from close range.

The Cottagers tied after 15 minutes, with Bobby Decordova-Reed leading a neat finish through Jordan Pickford and into the far corner of Everton’s net, but the Toffees fought back when Calvert-Lewin converted a Lucas Digne cross.

Digne was the provider once again when his pitch found Abdoulaye Doucoure, who drove in a header from six yards to give Everton a two-goal cushion before the break.

A Ben Godfrey foul on Aleksandar Mitrovic inside the box gave Fulham a chance to score a second, but Ivan Cavaleiro missed, Fulham’s third consecutive missed penalty. Seconds later, however, Ruben Loftus-Cheek had the ball in the net after a cut from Ademola Lookman.

Fulham pushed hard for the draw, with Loftus-Cheek and Mitrovic making the difference, but Everton held on for a victory that lifts them to sixth in the Premier League table and keeps the Cottagers at 17.

The introduction of Loftus-Cheek and Mitrovic from the bench in the second half changed the game for Fulham. The power and presence of both players pushed Everton back and gave the Cottagers a platform in the backfield. This match could have been a different story if these two players had started. When they arrived, Fulham had dug itself an almighty hole. Despite the loss, Parker will take positive aspects of his team’s second-half display as he moves closer to a reliable lineup.

Calvert-Lewin’s staggering scoring streak continued with a double in this Everton win. With Richarlison and James back on the team, the Toffees looked dangerous in the last third of the field, particularly in the first half, with Calvert-Lewin as the man who provided the lead in front of goal. Ancelotti is bringing out the best in the 23-year-old right now. The team is built around him like an apex of attack.

Fulham – Areola 5, Aina 5, Andersen 5, Adarabioyo 4, Robinson 5, Lemina 5, Reed 7, Cavaleiro 6, Cairney 6, Lookman 5, Reid. Subs – Loftus-Cheek 7, Mitrovic 7, Zambo Anguissa 5.

Everton – Pickford 6, Godfrey 4, Keane 5, Mina 5, Digne 8, Iwobi 7, Allan 7, Doucoure 7, James 7, Richarlison 8, Calvert-Lewin 8. Subs – Sigurdsson 5, Davies 5.

1 ‘GOAL! Fulham 0-1 Everton: What a start for the Toffees! They scored in the opening minute! Fulham gave up the ball inside his own half, Richarlison drove into the box and put the pass into a plate for Calvert-Lewin to shoot from close range.

15 & # 39; GOAL! Fulham 1-1 Everton: It’s an equalizer! Very nice finish from Decordova-Reed! Cairney pushed the pass and the 27-year-old found the bottom corner of Everton’s net with a very nice finish at Pickford. The local team has returned to the level!

30 & # 39; GOAL! Fulham 1-2 Everton: It’s that man again! Everton sweeps the ball to Digne, passes the cross to Calvert-Lewin and makes no mistake when shooting from close range. He’s in such exceptional scoring form! Calvert-Lewin is on his third hat trick this season!

35 & # 39; GOAL! Fulham 1-3 Everton: Everton’s third goal! Terrible defense of Fulham and now they have a mountain to climb! Digne shoved the center into the area and Doucoure was available to head home from close range. The midfielder had a completely free header!

68 & # 39; MISSED PENAL KICK! Can you believe it! Cavaleiro shoots the penalty after recent misses by Mitrovic and Lookman, but he missed too! He kicks the ball on his other foot and spins.

70 & # 39; GOAL! Fulham 2-3 Everton: Fulham has found the back of the net for Everton for the second time! Lookman entered the area and cut the pass to Loftus-Cheek. His shot picked up a deflection from Mina and swung toward the rear of Pickford’s net. A lifesaver for the hosts!

Fulham have missed five of their last eight Premier League penalties, including each of the last three, all taken by different players (Aleksandar Mitrovic, Ademola Lookman and Ivan Cavaleiro).

Everton have conceded two or more goals in six consecutive Premier League games for the first time since October 2008.