Bullard claims late Fulham equaliser

The struggling Cottagers looked to be heading to defeat when Morten Gamst Pedersen headed Blackburn in front at Ewood Park.

But the Londoners hit back as Bullard curled home a free-kick from the edge of the area after 89 minutes.

Paul Konchesky threatened to create Fulham's first chance as he pushed into the area, but his pass was cut out and cleared, and Bullard also floated in a dangerous-looking cross for Eddie Johnson, but Stephen Warnock headed out for a corner.

David Bentley had an effort deflected for a corner and Roque Santa Cruz was denied by a good Konchesky tackle, then Zurab Khizanishvili had the first serious attempt on goal after 35 minutes when he headed a Bentley corner at Casey Keller.

Fulham launched a rare attack and almost snatched the lead as Johnson broke into the area and fired in a shot that clipped the outside of Brad Friedel's post.

Rovers grabbed the opener just before the hour as substitute Jason Roberts crossed for the unmarked Pedersen to head past Keller at the far post.

Danny Murphy's shot was blocked and Clint Dempsey could not make decent contact in the ensuing goalmouth scramble.

Roberts had the chance to make the game safe but scuffed a shot and Keller easily saved.

Roberts broke through again seven minutes from time, but Keller rushed out and blocked with his feet before Fulham grabbed a shock equaliser as Bullard curled in a free-kick.