Fulham’s EFL Cup journey came to an end on Wednesday but Antonee Robinson walked away as one of the top performers on the night.
Robinson assisted on the Cottagers’ only goal in a 2-1 road loss to Newcastle United. The U.S. men’s national team left back continued his positive return to the starting lineup, logging 90 minutes at St. James Park.
Despite the Magpies grabbing an early 1-0 lead, Robinson’s dangerous cross from the left wing in the 16th minute allowed Fulham to tie things up. Sasa Lukic arrived in the 18-yard box and headed home Robinson’s cross into the bottom corner.
Both Fulham and Newcastle United did well to create chances as the match went on, but the hosts would eventually advance into the semifinals. Lewis Miley’s 92nd-minute goal proved to be the decider as Robinson and Fulham suffered elimination in the final eight.
The 28-year-old finished the match with four duels won, five clearances, three interceptions, and nine defensive recoveries. It also marked Robinson’s first match with a goal contribution since January 14th in all competitions.
Fulham will now turn its attention back to Premier League play, where Nottingham Forest awaits on Monday at Craven Cottage.
In Europe, Korbin Shrader scored in Lyon’s Champions League victory over Atletico Madrid. Naomi Girma and Alyssa Thompson both featured in Chelsea’s road win over Wolfsburg.
In Spain, Johnny Cardoso started in Atletico Madrid’s Copa Del Rey win.
In Scotland, Auston Trusty went the distance in Celtic’s shocking road loss to Dundee United.
Here is a closer look at this week’s Americans Abroad:
Europe
Conference League
Dante Polvara started and played 64 minutes in Aberdeen’s 3-0 loss to Sparta Prague on Thursday.
Lennard Maloney came off the bench and played one minute in Mainz’s 2-0 win over Samsunspor on Thursday.
Chris Richards dressed but did not play in Crystal Palace’s 2-2 draw with KuPS on Thursday.
Women’s Champions League
Lindsey Heaps started and played 60 minutes in Lyon’s 4-0 win over Atletico Madrid on Wednesday.
Korbin Shrader came off the bench, scored ONE GOAL, and played 30 minutes for Lyon.
Lily Yohannes dressed but did not play for Lyon.
Phallon Tullis-Joyce started, made FOUR SAVES, and played 90 minutes in Manchester United’s 1-0 win over Juventus on Wednesday.
Alyssa Thompson, Naomi Girma started and played 90 minutes in Chelsea’s 2-1 win over VfL Wolfsburg on Wednesday.
Catarina Macario did not dress for Chelsea.
Emily Fox came off the bench and played 13 minutes in Arsenal’s 3-0 win over OH Leuven on Wednesday.
Eva Gaetino started and played 90 minutes in PSG’s 1-1 draw with Benfica on Wednesday.
Crystal Dunn did not dress for PSG.
England
EFL Cup
Antonee Robinson started, registered ONE ASSIST, and played 90 minutes in Fulham’s 2-1 loss to Newcastle United on Wednesday.
Spain
Copa Del Rey
Johnny Cardoso started and played 65 minutes in Atletico Madrid’s 3-2 win over Atletico Baleares on Wednesday.
Scotland
Premiership
Auston Trusty started and played 90 minutes in Celtic’s 2-1 loss to Dundee United on Wednesday.
Cameron Carter-Vickers is OUT FOR SEASON (Achilles Injury) for Celtic.
Netherlands
KNVB Cup
Ricardo Pepi, Sergino Dest started and played 90 minutes in PSV’s 3-0 win over GVVV Veenendaal on Tuesday.
Greece
Cup
Erik Palmer-Brown did not dress in Panathinaikos’ 2-1 win over Kavala on Wednesday.