Fulham beat Sunderland 3-2, attain FA Cup final 16

Fulham arrange a FA Cup fifth spherical conflict with Leeds after holding on for a 3-2 win at Sunderland on Wednesday.

The Premier League facet heading by way of comfortably on the Stadium of Gentle as objectives from Harry Wilson and Andreas Pereira early in every half put Fulham in command.

Jack Clarke’s curled effort appeared to have arrange a grandstand end.

However Layvin Kurzawa rapidly restored Fulham’s two-goal cushion.

Jewison Bennette once more lowered the arrears for the Championship facet in stoppage time.

However goals of a reunion with Leeds, who Sunderland beat to win the FA Cup 50 years in the past, have been dashed.

“We’ve been working arduous to achieve this stage and create a profitable mentality,” mentioned Fulham boss Marco Silva, who watched the sport from the stands as he served a touchline ban.

“I knew earlier than the sport that it wouldn’t be the very best, I made 9 modifications, however we’re happy.”

AFP

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