Fulham 2 Nottingham Forest 1: Visitors dealt cruel blow in shock title bid with prolific Chris Wood’s goal in vain

FULHAM dented Nottingham Forest’s Champions League dreams with a 2-1 win at Craven Cottage.

Emile Smith Rowe nodded the hosts in front with just 15 minutes on the clock.

Fulham's Calvin Bassey celebrates scoring a goal.
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Calvin Bassey scored Fulham’s winner against Nottingham Forest[/caption]

Fulham's Calvin Bassey celebrates a goal with teammates.
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The Cottagers were all smiles as they recorded an important win[/caption]

That man Chris Wood levelled things up eight minutes before the break.

But Fulham restored their lead through defender Calvin Bassey’s header just after the hour mark.

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Fulham vs. Nottingham Forest match statistics.

Emile Smith Rowe of Fulham scoring a goal.
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Emile Smith Rowe headed Fulham in front after 15 minutes[/caption]

Chris Wood of Nottingham Forest scoring a goal.
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Chris Wood grabbed a leveller for Forest[/caption]

Calvin Bassey scoring a goal for Fulham.
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Bassey restored the hosts’ lead with another header[/caption]

Fulham's Calvin Bassey celebrates a goal with teammates.
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Bassey was mobbed by his team-mates[/caption]

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