Fulham exit as Malaga scores penalty into empty net during friendly

Fulham's pre-season friendly against Malaga ended in chaos on August 13, 2026, as the Premier League side left the pitch before a planned penalty shootout. Malaga equalized in the final minute when Calvin Bassey was penalized for handball, allowing Eneko Jauregi to convert from the spot, leveling the score at 2-2. Following the goal, Fulham players believed the match had concluded and exited the field, while Malaga remained for the shootout. Jauregi then converted a penalty into an empty net after Fulham's departure. Both teams had reportedly agreed before the match that no shootout would occur in the event of a draw. Fulham is scheduled to conclude their pre-season against Stuttgart on August 15, followed by their season opener against Chelsea.

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