Fulham 1-1 Middlesbrough: Harry Wilson's debut goal for Cottagers cancelled out by Marc Bola

Last update on. From the section ChampionshipAfter a 12m summer move to Liverpool, Harry Wilson made his debut.Fulham lost to Marco Silva's team in his first game as manager. Marc Bola scored Harry Wilson's goal, which was enough for Middlesbrough to score a point.Wilson, a Liverpool signing worth 12 million, scored the goal that put the hosts in front with a left-footed strike just outside the box.Fulham was dominant in possession, but they missed several opportunities to double their lead during the second half.Bola's 13-minute time limit on Boro's last shot at the target was up, and Bola hit home.This means that none of the three Premier League teams that were relegated last season won their first fixture back in the second division after West Bromwich Albion's draw against Bournemouth on Friday, and Sheffield United's defeat to Birmingham City on Saturday.After a lively start, Fulham's Aleksandar Mitrovic was booked within the first 30 seconds of the match for an aerial challenge against Boro captain JonnyHowson. Paulo Gazzaniga, the debutant home goalkeeper, had to quickly react with his leg to stop Antonee Robinson's backpass giving the visitors the lead.Wilson, who was enjoying his debut, opened Fulham's account shortly before the half-hour mark. He picked up a pass by Josh Onomah and then moved the ball onto his left foot to fire past Joe Lumley.Fulham held the lead at the start of the second period with Fabio Carvalho leading the charge. The teenager felt that he should have been given a penalty for a challenge by Sam Morsy and then he curled wide shortly afterwards.The hosts maintained their dominance. Neeskens Kabano saw a header saved from Lumley by Lumley. Wilson and Mitrovic were close to double the advantage but they would be punished.Substitutes Marcus Tavernier & Isaiah Jones worked together to locate the unmarked Bola. He drilled a strong effort across Gazzaniga and put Neil Warnock’s Boro on equal terms.Tavernier missed an opportunity to win a rare comeback win by scoring the goal with three minutes left.Boro boss Neil Warnock to BBC Tees"I cannot praise the lads enough to do some of the defending. Overall, I felt we did a great job.Fulham's first half was disappointing, but they have a great squad and a great team. I believe they will be one of the top teams, if they are not the best."We had no choice but to keep going, and we did. My lads are so proud of me. Yes, we can do better but it's still a great feeling to be able to get a good point the first day."We couldn’t risk starting Marcus [Tavernier] this day - I’m amazed that he’s fit. He came on, and he was so energetic and good. He's disappointed that he didn’t score a few goals.