The 26-year-old rescued a crucial point for the London side in what seemed a critical moment for their play-off push.
Fulham’s Tom Cairney celebrates after scoring their first goal
Big games call for big players, and Fulham’s Tom Cairney certainly delivered against Leeds United when his club needed him most by curling in a dramatic 95th minute equaliser.
Fourth placed Leeds had taken the lead in the Championship fixture with an outrageous own goal by Fulham’s Tim Ream, and despite controlling the match, Slavisa Jokanovic’s side couldn’t make the all important breakthrough.
Step forward Cairney, who picked up the ball outside the box with seconds to play, and curled an exquisite effort straight into the left hand top corner, leaving Leeds keeper Robert Green with no chance.
For someone who was released by Leeds when he was younger, it was clear that goal meant a lot to Cairney going by his celebrations, and that draw keeps Fulham well in the play-off picture.
Cardiff City’s Sean Morrison and Fulham’s Tom Cairney in action
With eight goals and nine assists in 34 Championship games, Cairney has been in phenomenal form this campaign, and is regarded by many as the best midfielder in the division.
Moments like that Tuesday night’s goal back that claim further, and with Fulham five points behind sixth placed Sheffield Wednesday with a game in hand, it could be Cairney’s contributions that take them back to the Premier League.
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