English premier league: Fulham beat Portsmouth to make top five
( 2003-11-25 16:57) (Agencies)
In-form striker Louis Saha scored a double in two minutes to inspire Fulham
to a 2-0 home win over Portsmouth in an English premier league match on Monday.
Fulham improved two places to fifth in the 20-team league table with 21
points from 13 games with Portsmouth staying 11th with 15 points and remaining
winless at away league games this season.
Portsmouth came out strong but Saha scored against the run the opener with a
left-foot drive on 30 minutes.
With the visitors still rueing the defensive mistakes, Saha headed home for
his eight league goal of the season two minutes later.
Portsmouth's Patrik Berger was sent off with eight minutes left on a red card
after disputing a call.
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