London, April 22 (BNA) Leeds remained in danger of relegation in the English Premier League after losing 2-1 to Fulham due to two mistakes by goalkeeper Ilan Mesler on Saturday.
Fulham’s two goals came in the second half after Mesler failed to deal with crosses from the left, and Harry Wilson and Andreas Pereira took advantage of the goalkeeper’s save in the middle of the area.
An own goal by Joao Balinha in the 79th minute gave some late hope to Leeds, who started the game two points above the relegation zone and lost fourth in their last five matches, according to the Associated Press.
The win could have been bigger for Fulham, with Pereira and Willian hitting the woodwork with a free kick in a chaotic second half.
Instead, the hosts settled for goals from Wilson, who fired a fierce shot from the underside of the crossbar in the 58th minute after a Willian cross, and Pereira, who couldn’t miss inside the six-yard box after Mesler volleyed home. Directly on the Brazilian midfield in the 72nd.
Leeds fans expressed their displeasure, chanting “We want Orta out” – a reference to Victor Orta, the director of football – as well as the name of former coach Marcelo Bielsa.
Leeds was coming off two heavy defeats against Crystal Palace (5-1) and Liverpool (6-1). Fulham still has an outside chance of qualifying for European competitions next season.
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