Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Craven Cottage where Fulham play host to Queens Park Rangers. A crowd of 7,902 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Fulham are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Queens Park Rangers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.


0.00
The whistle blows and Queens Park Rangers get the match underway!
4.26
Xavier Martin passes the ball forward to Titus Benjamin. Titus Benjamin knocks the ball forward to Marvin Wiltord but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
8.16
Fernando Helguera knocks the ball to his team mate, Chris Brown. Chris Brown knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mitchell Drent who gathers it comfortably.
10.44
Xavier Martin knocks the ball forward to Titus Benjamin. Titus Benjamin makes a probing pass to Joe Marsden. Joe Marsden shoots from just inside the box but it is miles over!
12.22
Juan Lorenzo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniele Carragher. Daniele Carragher makes a simple pass to Danny Woodcock. Danny Woodcock knocks in a cross ball towards Robbie Edworthy. Robbie Edworthy heads the ball goalwards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
16.01
Yazid Peyrlade kicks a strong pass forward to Steve Lampard. Steve Lampard chips the ball to his team mate, Marvin Wiltord. Marvin Wiltord passes the ball forward to Joe Marsden. Joe Marsden takes a shot at goal. Ruel Benali easily smothers it.
20.22
Akahiko Shimizu advances with the ball. Akahiko Shimizu makes a probing pass to Titus Benjamin. Titus Benjamin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
27.11
Paolo Jeffers clumsily knocks into Robbie Edworthy. Paolo Jeffers is given a warning by the referee! Robbie Edworthy stretches but gets up unharmed.
39.26
Xavier Martin chips the ball to his team mate, Titus Benjamin. Titus Benjamin plays a perfect one-two with Joe Marsden and rushes in on goal... Titus Benjamin rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
40.19
Xavier Martin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Titus Benjamin. Titus Benjamin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Juan Lorenzo.
44.48
Matthew Wilson makes a simple pass to Daniele Carragher. Daniele Carragher makes a probing pass to Chris Brown. Chris Brown knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Akahiko Shimizu.
45.00
Warren Pearce brings the ball forward. Warren Pearce plays a perfect one-two with Joe Marsden and rushes in on goal... Warren Pearce tries a spectacular strike but it flies wide!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
The second half starts with Fulham kicking off!
47.10
Julian Hackworth makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Warren Pearce. Warren Pearce makes a simple pass to Joe Marsden. Joe Marsden lofts in a cross ball towards Titus Benjamin. Titus Benjamin connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
59.37
Julian Hackworth makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Xavier Martin. Xavier Martin makes a beautiful solo run. Xavier Martin whips in a cross ball towards Marvin Wiltord. Marvin Wiltord connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Marvin Wiltord!
63.25
Xavier Martin sees a break and surges forward. Xavier Martin lofts in a cross ball towards Titus Benjamin. Titus Benjamin flicks the ball with his head. Ruel Benali easily picks it out of the air!
71.23
Richard Tolley sees space and advances. Richard Tolley knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mitchell Drent who gathers it comfortably.
73.53
Xavier Martin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Joe Marsden. Joe Marsden knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.52
Warren Pearce knocks the ball to his team mate, Marvin Wiltord. Marvin Wiltord whips in a cross ball towards Titus Benjamin. Titus Benjamin directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
77.32
Andy Hurst clumsily knocks into Titus Benjamin. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Titus Benjamin runs off the knock.
79.55
Fernando Helguera kicks a strong pass forward to Chris Brown. Chris Brown threads the ball through to Danny Woodcock but he's offside!
81.19
Matthew Wilson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of George Dodd. George Dodd knocks the ball to his team mate, Robbie Edworthy. Robbie Edworthy knocks in a cross ball towards Chris Brown. Chris Brown directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Mitchell Drent has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
84.31
Xavier Martin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Joe Marsden. Joe Marsden knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.16
Daniele Carragher kicks a strong pass forward to Robbie Edworthy. Robbie Edworthy deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Danny Woodcock but the linesman indicates offside!
87.41
Matthew Wilson flicks the ball to his team mate, Richard Tolley. Richard Tolley makes a probing pass to Chris Brown. Chris Brown passes the ball forward but Robbie Edworthy is offside!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle


The man of the match was awarded to Xavier Martin of Fulham

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 5 vs 1
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 3 vs 1
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 3
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 46.6666666666667 vs 53.3333333333333
Play Area
Home team third: 25.33%, Midfield: 44.00%, Away team third: 30.67%