Football

Fulham's Harry Wilson emerged as the hero on Monday night, scoring two dramatic stoppage-time goals to secure a thrilling 2-1 victory over Brentford in a pulsating west London derby.The Bees had taken the lead against the run of play in the first half through Vitaly Janelt's thunderous strike. Fulham dominated possession and created numerous chances, but they were unable to find a breakthrough until the dying moments.With time running out, substitute Wilson flicked home an equalizer from Adama Traore's cross. Moments later, the Welshman struck again, this time with a fortuitous header that wrong-footed Brentford goalkeeper Mark Flekken."It was an amazing feeling to come on and get the two goals to win the game," said Wilson. "We deserved it, we kept them pinned in throughout."The victory lifts Fulham to ninth in the Premier League standings, just three points off the top four. Brentford, who had been eyeing a top-half finish, remain in 12th place.Fulham started the match brightly, with Reiss Nelson testing Flekken early on. However, Brentford gradually grew into the game and took the lead through Janelt's stunning strike.Fulham continued to press for an equalizer, but they were frustrated by Brentford's resolute defense. Emile Smith Rowe missed a golden opportunity to level the scores just before halftime.After the break, Fulham continued to dominate possession, but they struggled to create clear-cut chances. It took until the 25th attempt on goal for the Cottagers to finally beat Flekken, with Wilson's inventive effort looping over the Dutch goalkeeper.Moments later, Wilson completed the comeback with a fortunate header that flew into the top corner."They both went in but not how I would have wanted!" Wilson admitted. "The first one I just helped it on to the back post and the second one was more lucky. I was trying to head it into the other corner but it hit my shoulder and went in."Fulham's late show was a testament to their never-say-die attitude. The Cottagers have now won three of their last four Premier League matches and will be looking to continue their momentum when they face Brighton & Hove Albion on Saturday.