Muniz equaliser earns Fulham 1-1 draw with Newcastle

Fulham drew 1-1 with Newcastle United at Craven Cottage on Saturday after Rodrigo Muniz came off the bench to equalise three minutes after Jacob Murphy had put the visitors ahead. Murphy scored in the 80th minute and Muniz replied in the 83rd, leaving both teams with a point in the Premier League match.

Newcastle had appeared close to taking the lead late in a game that had offered chances at both ends. Murphy struck from inside Fulham’s half, sending a curling effort into the far corner. His goal was his first in the Premier League in 19 games, according to match statistics cited in a report.

Muniz, introduced in the 65th minute, levelled after the ball broke loose in Newcastle’s penalty area. The Brazilian said after the match that it was his first league goal of the season and that he wanted more playing time and goals for Fulham. He also said he had prepared to come on and make an impact.

The draw extended Fulham’s unbeaten run to four games, while Newcastle produced an improved display after losing four of their previous five matches in all competitions, according to one match account. The result was also Fulham’s first Premier League home draw against Newcastle in 19 meetings.