Years ago, Craven Cottage witnessed one of the most bizarre and unforgettable moments in Fulham’s recent history—when Aleksandar Mitrović and Aboubakar Kamara clashed over who should take a crucial penalty. What should have been a routine spot-kick turned into a tense standoff, with Kamara refusing to hand over the ball despite Mitrović being the designated taker. The scene left fans stunned, players confused, and the coaching staff visibly furious.
When Kamara eventually stepped up, the pressure was written all over his face. The moment felt heavier than the kick itself, and the outcome reflected it: a tame effort, comfortably saved. It was the kind of miss that instantly became a talking point across English football, a mix of disbelief and frustration for supporters who knew how important that moment was.
But football always has a way of writing its own redemption arcs. Mitrović, ever the warrior, made sure the night didn’t end in disappointment. Later in the match, he found his moment—rising when Fulham needed him most. With a clinical finish, he delivered the winning goal, restoring calm, restoring pride, and reminding everyone exactly why he was trusted with penalties in the first place.
In the end, the drama faded, but the lesson remained: discipline matters, teamwork matters, and Mitrović always finds a way.
