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In the only Monday matches of the English Premier League, "Fulham" defeated "Middlesbrough" 2-1 at home, ending a two-game winless streak and moving up to 11th place.
2 – 1
12‘ [1 – 0] Heidar Helguson
35‘ [2 – 0] Brian McBride
74‘ [2 – 1] Mark Viduka
Although just 4 minutes in, "Middlesbrough" defender Stewart Downing hit the woodwork, the first goals were scored by "Fulham" players.
In the 11th minute, visitors defender George Boateng brought down Moritz Volz in his penalty area. "Fulham's" Icelander Heidar Helguson converted the penalty from 11 meters.
In the 35th minute, Brian McBride doubled the lead. The American striker scored his fifth goal of the season from about 12 meters. A few minutes later, the same B.McBride could have scored again, but his shot from 20 meters hit the woodwork.
After the break, "Fulham" focused more on their goalkeeping, while dangerous attacks from the visitors were led by H.Helguson.
Meanwhile, frequent attacks by the visitors paid off in the 74th minute when Mark Viduka scored after a pass from Yakubu Aiyegbeni – 2-1.
However, the hosts defended well for the remaining time and secured the victory, allowing them to climb to 11th place. Meanwhile, "Middlesbrough," who have only earned 2 points in their last 5 matches, share the 17th – 18th places with "West Ham."
