Fulham defeat West Ham 3-2 to advance in EFL Cup

Fulham secured a 3-2 victory over West Ham United at the London Stadium to advance to the fourth round of the EFL Cup. Oscar Bobb scored the decisive goal in the 78th minute after coming off the bench.

The match featured multiple lead changes. Rodrigo Muniz opened the scoring for Fulham, but West Ham responded with goals from Morato and Pablo to level the score at 2-2 before halftime. Cesar Palacios also contributed to the scoring dynamics during a high-action first half.

Following the match, Fulham manager Alvaro Arbeloa expressed mixed emotions. While praising the talent of his young squad and the tactical improvements made during the interval, he criticized the team's defensive performance, questioning how they conceded two goals while appearing to be in control of the game.