Americans Brian McBride and Carlos Bocanegra both scored late goals for Fulham in a 2-1 come-from-behind win at Newcastle Saturday in the English Premier League.
Brad Friedel saved two penalties for Blackburn its 0-0 tie with Sheffield United. He has now saved three penalties in four games.
''He is one of the best in the country at saving penalties,'' Blackburn manager Mark Hughes said. ''He was excellent today and not just with the penalties. Thanks to him we come away with a result. We're lucky to have him here and over the past five years he has been one of the best in the Premiership.''
Tim Howard had another strong game in goal for Everton as it beat Liverpool, 3-0, in the 204th Merseyside derby.