Good evening and welcome to our live coverage of Crusaders vs Fulham, in qualifying round two of the 2011-12 Europa League.

And there's the full-time whistle. Fulham will take a 3-1 lead into the second leg at Craven Cottage. They were deserving winners, but came within a lick of paint of going 2-1 down on the hour mark. Huge credit to Crusaders for a fine team performance.

Zamora tries to play in Riise, but his lay-off is just a touch too strong.

Fulham are looking for a fourth here, but Crusaders still look sharp and competitive in defence.

Duff leaves the field to warm applause, to be replaced by Tom Donegan. Meanwhile, Willie Faulkner replaces Watson for Crusaders.

Rainey makes an early impression, collecting an Adamson pass and sending a dipping shot just over the bar from 20 yards.

David Rainey replaces Owens for Crusaders.

Duff with an inviting cross from the right and Sidwell very nearly scores with his first touch - a diving header that he skews wide from six yards. Should have scored.

Double substitution for Fulham. Johnson and Etuhu are replaced by Steve Sidwell and Bjørn Helge Riise.

The decision was perhaps a little harsh on Leeman, who's had a fine game this evening. But Murphy took fine advantage.

GOAL! Murphy makes no mistake for Fulham, beating O'Neill high to the goalkeeper's left. Suddenly Fulham are coasting.

Johnson shoots from the edge of the area...the ball strikes Leeman on the hand and the referee points to the spot!

Johnson makes space for a cross on the right, but Crusaders clear.

GOAL! Duff's near-post corner is met with a superb glancing header from Zamora. Fulham are back in front!

Duff wins a corner for Fulham on their right.

Zamora links well with Frei, but once again the Crusaders defence keep their concentration to clear.

Ciaran Gargan replaces the injured Dallas for Crusaders.

Duff cuts in from the right flank, only to give the ball straight to a red shirt.

Dallas has picked up an injury. He's off the field, leaving his team-mates to defend with 10 men.

Crusaders hit the bar! Stuart Dallas breaks inside the Fulham box, but slips and loses possesion. The ball is cleared as far as Adamson, who crashes a shot against the woodwork!

Johnson penalised for a cynical foul. The Fulham players are getting a bit frustrated here.