Late drama as Fulham rescue draw against Brighton
At a glance
Matt O'Riley opens scoring for Brighton from penalty spot
Rodrigo Muniz fires home in 96th minute to earn point
Earlier Fulham penalty appeal waved away after Josh King went down
Rodrigo Muniz scored in the dying seconds of stoppage time to rescue a point for Fulham against Brighton in their Premier League opener.
The Brazilian fired home from close range in the 96th minute after Harry Wilson's corner as Marco Silva's side stunned the hosts, who led through Matt O'Riley's penalty.
The former Celtic midfielder gave Brighton a 55th-minute lead, firing into the bottom corner from the spot after Georginio Rutter was fouled by Sander Berge.
The hosts had created earlier chances to open the scoring, with Kaoru Mitoma heading a delivery from O'Riley just over the bar.
After O'Riley struck, Lewis Dunk headed into the side netting and Yasin Ayari shot just wide, but Brighton were unable to increase their advantage - and substitute Muniz snatched a last-gasp point for the visitors.
Fulham's teenage midfielder Josh King looked lively early on and the 18-year-old went down in the box having gone past Jan Paul van Hecke and Bart Verbruggen, but his appeals were waved away following a VAR check.
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Until Fulham's late equaliser, Brighton were heading for a narrow but comfortable win to kick-start their campaign.
That would have been a fifth consecutive victory on the Premier League's opening weekend, but instead they will have to make do with remaining unbeaten in those fixtures.
James Milner, still going strong at 39, came on as a substitute for his 17th first-matchday appearance, with only Frank Lampard (18) making more in the Premier League.
Brighton did not look like they missed forward Joao Pedro, who has joined Chelsea, with winger Yankuba Minteh particularly lively in attack.
The Gambian had five touches in the opposition box, more than any other Seagulls player, and could be a key figure in his second season with the club.
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Fulham have made just one new signing this summer and Silva believes the club have been "passive" in their efforts to strengthen a squad who finished 11th last term.
Muniz, who has been linked with a move away from the Cottagers, showcased his clinical finishing with a well-taken equaliser.
The Brazilian has a reputation as Fulham's super-sub - and once again proved his worth having come off the bench to replace Raul Jimenez in the 66th minute.
Since the start of last season Muniz has more goals (seven) as a substitute than any other player in the Premier League - with only two of his past nine league goals coming when he has started.
Given Fulham's attacking options remain fairly limited, his departure would be a damaging blow for Silva.
What's next for these teams?
Brighton: The Seagulls face Everton away next weekend before travelling to Championship side Oxford in the Carabao Cup second round.
Fulham: Silva's side host Manchester United next weekend and Championship side Bristol City in the Carabao Cup second round three days later.
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