Arbeloa claims first Fulham win with comfortable Wimbledon win | OneFootball

Fulham secured their first competitive win under Álvaro Arbeloa with a comfortable 3-0 victory over AFC Wimbledon in the Carabao Cup second round.

Arbeloa made 10 changes from Monday’s defeat by Chelsea, but his much-changed side still had enough quality to overcome their League One opponents.

The Cottagers took control before half-time, with Emile Smith Rowe opening the scoring in the 37th minute. Kenny Tete’s deep cross was headed back across goal by Ryan Sessegnon, allowing Smith Rowe to finish from close range.

Rodrigo Muniz then doubled Fulham’s advantage just before the break, rising highest to meet another Tete delivery and head home his first goal since the opening weekend of last season.

Teenager Macaulay Zepa made his senior debut after the interval and impressed with his pace and direct running, while Muniz went close to a spectacular third with an overhead kick.

Gonzalo García completed the scoring in stoppage time, rounding Nathan Bishop after being played through by Zepa.

Fulham will face West Ham in the third round.

Incidents: The story of the match

Fulham Official Line-ups:

Benjamin Lecomte, Kenny Tete, Luc De Fougerolles, Joachim Andersen, Ryan Sessègnon, Shea Charles, Emile Smith Rowe, Harrison Reed, Oscar Bobb, Rodrigo Muniz, Kevin

AFC Wimbledon Official Line-ups:

Nathan Bishop, Andy Yiadom, Steven Sessègnon, Dan Sweeney, Steve Seddon, Callum Maycock, Ollie Harrison, James Tilley, Alistair Smith, Myles Hippolyte, Aron Sasu

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The match begins

Emile Smith Rowe scores to make it 1-0, assisted by Ryan Sessegnon.

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GOAL Fulham: Emile Smith Rowe (Fulham) scores!

Emile Smith Rowe scores goal number 1 in the competition (1 matches)

Rodrigo Muniz Carvalho scores to make it 2-0, assisted by Kenny Tete.

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GOAL Fulham: Rodrigo Muniz (Fulham) scores!

Rodrigo Muniz scores goal number 1 in the competition (1 matches)

Gonzalo Garcia Torres scores to make it 3-0, assisted by Macauley Zepa.

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GOAL Fulham: Gonzalo García (Fulham) scores!

Gonzalo García scores goal number 1 in the competition (1 matches)

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The referee whistles for the end of the match