Ghana defender John Paintsil missed out on winning his first major European club silverware after Fulham lost in the final of this season’s Europa League on Wednesday night. The right-back who was an injury doubt before the match was an unused substitute. Diego Forlan shattered their dream with an extra-time winner as Atletico Madrid claimed a 2-1 victory. After rallying from the hammer blow of Forlan’s first-half opener, levelling through Simon Davies, the Cottagers’ hopes of marking the biggest night in their history with the biggest trophy they have ever won lingered long into the Hamburg night, almost to the point of penalties. But just as he did at Liverpool in the semi-final three weeks ago, Forlan was to have the final word. It was a horrible way for Fulham to end such a momentous journey, and with seven players out of contract at the end of the season and Roy Hodgson being linked with Liverpool, their loud and loyal supporters can only hope defeat does not mark the end in a far more long lasting way. Source: Ghanasoccernet.com