Ipswich Town vs Fulham LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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A first-half goal from Liam Delap was enough to earn Ipswich their first Premier League point of the season, but they had to share the spoils in a 1-1 home draw with Fulham after winger Adama Traore grabbed an equaliser.
Roared on by an enthusiastic home crowd, Delap put Ipswich ahead in the 15th minute, drifting across the box before lashing in a powerful shot that Fulham keeper Bernd Leno got his gloves to but could not keep out.
The visitors levelled 17 minutes later after Antonee Robinson whipped the ball across the box and Traore stabbed it home with a superb first-time finish to crown Fulham’s best attack of the game.
Both sides struggled to create decent goal-scoring chances in a tough, physical game, and though Omari Hutchinson went close with a stoppage-time shot, neither could find the net again as the game ended in a draw.
Ipswich Town vs Fulham
Muric gathers a high Robinson cross from the left byline, but only at the third attempt. As the half-time whistle nears, Fulham are starting to apply more pressure.
Ipswich Town vs Fulham
Phillips almost makes amends for his wayward corner, as the Man City loanee picks out Ogbene with a cross to the back post. However, the latter's header is saved by Leno before the offside flag is raised.
Ipswich Town vs Fulham
A good set-piece opportunity is wasted by Ipswich, as Phillips sends a corner-kick from the left high over his teammates and past the far post. It goes straight out of play for a Fulham goal-kick.
Ipswich Town vs Fulham
Momentum has switched again, as conceding that goal has forced Ipswich to start playing. They are now passing neatly inside Fulham's half, aiming to put more pressure on their opponents.
Ipswich Town vs Fulham
SAVE! Muniz misses a great chance to score from a free header, placing his 10-yard attempt straight at Muric! It was an excellent cross from opening goalscorer Traore, but the Brazilian couldn't convert it.
Ipswich Town vs Fulham
Ipswich have never opened a top-flight season with three straight losses, and their hopes of avoiding that fate seem to be on track today. They have to be careful not to become too passive now, though. It's a long way from here until full-time.
Ipswich Town vs Fulham
Still, Fulham patiently probe, seeking an opening in the Ipswich defence. This period of possession has quitened the Portman Road crowd a little. Can the away side build on it and equalise before half-time?
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