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Fulham leave the pitch before penalty shootout expected by Malaga
Herz — Sport Desk · · 30s summary · 1 min read
The essentials
Fulham left the pitch on Wednesday after a 2-2 draw with Malaga, who were expecting a penalty shootout, the BBC reports. The Spanish side equalised from the penalty spot in the final minute. Fulham say no shootout had been agreed in the event of a draw. Malaga claim it was scheduled, but absent from the contract cited by Fulham. At the final whistle, Alvaro Arbeloa was sent off after apparently protesting to the referee; his team then left the field. Eneko Jauregi subsequently scored into an empty net. Fulham face Stuttgart on Saturday, then host Chelsea on Monday 24 August.
- Malaga equalised 2-2 in the final minute.
- Fulham left the pitch before the shootout expected by Malaga.
- The clubs give conflicting accounts of the agreement.
- Eneko Jauregi then scored into an empty net.
- Fulham face Chelsea in their Premier League opener on 24 August.
What we know
Fulham's pre-season friendly against Malaga ended in a 2-2 draw on Wednesday, according to the BBC. Fulham then left the pitch before a penalty shootout that Malaga had been expecting.
Malaga equalised in the final minute of normal time. A handball by Calvin Bassey was punished and Eneko Jauregi converted the penalty.
At the final whistle, Alvaro Arbeloa was sent off after apparently protesting to the referee. He joined his players in the tunnel, believing the match to be over.
Malaga remained on the pitch at the Estadio La Rosaleda in southern Spain to determine the winner of the friendly trophy.
Jauregi then scored into an empty net. He celebrated the goal with his teammates in front of the home crowd.
Fulham's pre-season continues
Fulham are due to conclude their pre-season preparation against Stuttgart on Saturday.
The club then plays its first 2026-2027 Premier League match against Chelsea at Craven Cottage on Monday 24 August at 20:00 BST.
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