Fulham defender Calvin Bassey has expressed disappointment over his side’s 1-1 draw against Tottenham during their Premier League game, insisting they deserved all three points.
The Super Eagles star, reflecting on the thrilling encounter at Spurs, highlighted Fulham’s improved performance and resilience but lamented missed opportunities that could have turned the game in their favour, footballrover reports.
The result came after Fulham’s shocking 4-1 home defeat to Wolverhampton Wanderers last week, which left fans demanding a stronger response.
Against Tottenham, Marco Silva’s side showed determination, with Alex Iwobi creating two chances and coming agonisingly close to scoring when his effort struck the crossbar.
Calvin Bassey reflects on the draw and eyes future fixtures
Brennan Johnson put Tottenham ahead, but Fulham captain Tom Cairney levelled the score in the 62nd minute following brilliant hold-up play by Iwobi.
However, Cairney’s late red card for a rash challenge on Dejan Kulusevski left Fulham to defend the draw with 10 men.
Despite the setback, Fulham’s defensive organisation prevented Tottenham from finding a winner.
Speaking to Fulham TV after the match, the former Rangers defender bemoaned the missed chances and admitted the draw felt like a missed opportunity.
The 24-year-old also emphasised the importance of maintaining momentum in the face of a busy schedule.
“I think it’s a hard one; I think we deserved more. They had Fraser Forster, who pulled off three top saves that could have been goals. We were unlucky.
We also had a man sent off when we started gaining momentum, but on a positive note, we were able to maintain it to make sure we didn’t concede late as we’ve done in a couple of games now. We were composed and dealt with it well,” the Nigerian international told Fulham TV.
Fulham now turns all attention to their upcoming home fixtures, where they will host Brighton and Hove Albion on Thursday before welcoming Arsenal on Sunday.
Both games provide a chance for Fulham to regain momentum and delight their fans.
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