Local teams surge forward
Clint Dempsey was the man of the match, scoring two goals to help Fulham FC confound the bookies and achieve a well deserved win over Manchester City on Saturday.
Despite the fact that City had won their last six games in a row, and were expected to make this their seventh, Fulham dominated the second half of the game.
In the first half, a goal by City's Stephen Ireland meant Fulham were left trailing, but it was a different story after the half time break.
The double act of Dempsey and Zamora scored the equaliser 49 minutes into the game, and Dickson Etuhu slammed in a second goal just before the hour mark. Then in the final ten minutes, Dempsey scored again, achieving a decisive result of three - one.
This win boosts Fulham's chances of winning seventh place and a Uefa Cup spot. The team are now looking to make it three away wins in succession as they travel to Middlesbrough this Saturday, April 18, where the kick-off will be at 3pm. TIckets are now on general sale.
Chelsea meanwhile say they are taking nothing for granted tonight, April 14, when they play Liverpool at home in the second leg of the Uefa Champions League Quarter Final. However, with a three-one victory in the first leg under their belts, the Blues are the favourites to keep up the pace and win their place in the Champions League semi-finals.
Traffic chaos is expected around Stamford Bridge tonight, as the match kicks off at 7.45pm. Armchair fans can watch the match live on ITV or follow live commentaries on Radio Five Live and BBC London.
April 14, 2009
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