MARCO Silva described Fulham's 2-2 draw against Cherries as two points lost, insisting his side "deserved" victory.

Cherries twice led at Craven Cottage through goals from Dominic Solanke and Jefferson Lerma.

Issa Diop and Aleksandar Mitrovic equalised, with Cherries defending resolutely to earn a share of the spoils as the hosts pushed for a winner in the second half.

Asked if he felt the draw was a point gained or two lost for Fulham, boss Silva said: "Two lost. A tough match, like we expected, against a good side.

"A form side as well, they were in good momentum.

"After the last two defeats for us, we knew it was crucial for us to start the match well, start on the front foot, to create problems.

"What happened was the opposite. The first minute of the match we conceded a goal. Of course you have to be much more aggressive in that moment. We concede with, in terms of numbers, with six against two inside our penalty box.

"But after that, I have to be proud of the reaction of our players. A great reaction. They took control of the match, pushed them back.

"They started to play in their own half, around their box. We started to create some dangerous moments around their box as well.

"I think we deserved to get the equaliser and then the same thing happened again, the next time they went around our box they scored.

"And they had another chance from a corner, with a save from Bernd (Leno)."

He continued: "Second half, we made some changes at half-time, not just the players but some important details which had an impact on the game.

"The second half was all from ourselves, that is the truth. They played with nine players around their box and just Solanke up front.

"I know they were winning and the responsibility was for us to get control of the game.

"It is tough to play against nine players around their box and the goalkeeper.

"We equalised and then we played so many times around their box. With different decisions in the attack, the last pass, last decision, last delivery as well, our team could score even more goals.

"It was something our players probably deserved. But it is one point and we have to keep going."