Chris Baird has a brace. A freakin' brace! Within 10 minutes at the Britannia, the Fulham right back, who came into today's match having yet to score this season, has pushed his club to 2-0 lead over Stoke City, putting the Potters in a shocking, early goal.
Stoke City Vs. Fulham: Chris Baird Brace Has Cottagers Up Two After Ten
Baird's latest tally came off a dead ball play, a foul given to the left of goal. Danny Murphy ran onto the ball and rolled it for Baird, who ran on to a right-footed, 20 yard shot the cut into Asmir Begovic's net, giving the Bosnian a reflection of the first goal to crash his net. Shockingly, the 28-year-old had given his side an early, 2-0 lead, giving Begovic little chance to prevent it.
It’s a rousing start for a Cottager side many had began giving up for dead after their weekend loss to West Ham, but at a venue known for having the loudest supporters in the league, Fulham are experiencing an early revival. Eighty minutes of football gives Stoke City plenty of time to recover, but with Chris Baird on pace for 18 goals, Fulham has built an early, two goal advantage.
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