Jimenez penalty gives Fulham 1-0 win at Forest

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Soccer Football - Premier League - Nottingham Forest v Fulham - The City Ground, Nottingham, Britain - September 28, 2024 Fulham's Raul Jimenez scores their first goal from the penalty spot Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers
Soccer Football - Premier League - Nottingham Forest v Fulham - The City Ground, Nottingham, Britain - September 28, 2024 Referee Josh Smith awards a penalty to Fulham after a VAR review as Nottingham Forest's Chris Wood looks on Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers
Soccer Football - Premier League - Nottingham Forest v Fulham - The City Ground, Nottingham, Britain - September 28, 2024 Nottingham Forest's Murillo in action with Fulham's Rodrigo Muniz Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers
Soccer Football - Premier League - Nottingham Forest v Fulham - The City Ground, Nottingham, Britain - September 28, 2024 Fulham's Andreas Pereira in action with Nottingham Forest's Ryan Yates Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers
Soccer Football - Premier League - Nottingham Forest v Fulham - The City Ground, Nottingham, Britain - September 28, 2024 Fulham's Kenny Tete in action with Nottingham Forest's Ryan Yates Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Boyers

NOTTINGHAM, England : Fulham forward Raul Jimenez converted a second-half penalty to give Marco Silva's side a 1-0 win at Nottingham Forest in the Premier League on Saturday, handing the hosts their first defeat of the season.

Building on last weekend's 3-1 win over Newcastle United, Fulham climbed to sixth in the standings on 11 points after six games, while Forest, who have yet to win at home this season, are ninth on nine points.

Jimenez netted his third league goal of the season in the 51st minute when the Mexican beat goalkeeper Matz Sels from the spot. The penalty was awarded for a foul by Forest defender Murillo on Andreas Pereira.

Forest had a first-half goal by Chris Wood disallowed for offside. The crowd protested when Anthony Elanga went down inside the penalty area in the second half following a tackle by Fulham's Calvin Bassey. VAR determined the contact was minimal so no penalty was given.

Source: Reuters

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