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Fulham courage pleases Roy

14 Sep 2009 - 07:38:44

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Manager Roy Hodgson praised Fulham's courage after they came from a goal down to defeat Everton 2-1 at Craven Cottage on Sunday.

The Toffees had led through Tim Cahill's 33rd-minute opener, but Paul Konchesky's equaliser and Damien Duff's winner - his first goal for the club - left Hodgson purring with delight.

"It looked like a 0-0 in the first half but of course they scored a good goal and we found ourselves on the back foot," he said.

"We showed a bit more courage in the second half. It was less a war of attrition and we scored two goals to turn the game around.

"I thought both teams worked very hard and we know we have beaten a good Everton team today."

Hodgson was also delighted with the performance of Duff following the winger's arrival from Newcastle United last month.

"It was a wonderful goal and he played well throughout the game," he added.

"His crossing was good and it was nice to cap his second home game with a goal.

"It's important when you move clubs to show the fans immediately what you can do."