Cunha’s last breath: Wolves steal draw to deny Fulham their first win

It looked like Fulham would finally scratch the itch — the hosts dominated large swathes of the game and had the clearer chances — only for Matheus Cunha to produce a late, ruthless finish that cancelled their lead and left Craven Cottage stunned. The match finished 1-1, a result that speaks as much to Wolves’ resilience as it does to Fulham’s inability to close out a promising performance.

Fulham’s midfield control and patient buildup repeatedly carved openings, but the final delivery and composure inside the box were lacking at the crucial moments. Structurally they looked the better side, yet the game exposed a recurring habit: creating without converting, and then being vulnerable to the smallest slip in concentration.

Wolves deserved credit for their adjustments — they soaked pressure, invited errors and then exploited space as Fulham pushed forward. Cunha was decisive, his movement and timing exemplary; a single-minded attacker who capitalised on a late lapse to change the course of the fixture and earn his side a vital point.

The lesson is blunt: Fulham must sharpen finishes and shore up late-game concentration or those draws will become a season-long tax. The Guru advises targeted work on set-piece defence and a clinical forward addition in January; otherwise, expect more dropped points despite promising performances — and watch Cunha, he will keep punishing hesitation.