Head coach Steve Cooper was left to rue Nottingham Forest not making a positive second half count as their unbeaten Premier League run came to an end.
The Reds boss refused to use losing centre-back duo Scott McKenna and Willy Boly after seven minutes as an excuse for a poor first half against Fulham. And he felt his side should have secured an equaliser when they improved after the break.
Willian had put the hosts in front with 17 minutes gone at Craven Cottage. Substitutions made a difference for Forest as they tried to get back in the game, but they failed to take advantage of putting their opponents under pressure, with a Manor Solomon goal making sure of the points for the hosts late on.
