Match Report
| Blackpool | Blackpool |  |  | Fulham | Fulham | ||||||||||||||||
| Robert Chard | Robert Chard | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Ian Beckham | I. Beckham |  | 52 | G |  | 1 | | G | 45 | | Wes Barton | W. Barton | |||||||||
| Pedro Lucas Zé Maria | P. Zé Maria |  | 64 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 60 |  | Valeriy Myshchenko | V. Myshchenko | |||||||||
| Ignacio De Cler | I. De Cler |  | 69 | D | | 3 | | D | 42 |  | Gunnar Riise | G. Riise | |||||||||
| Warren Oliver | W. Oliver | | 53 | D | | 4 | | D | 39 | | Rio Fortune | R. Fortune | |||||||||
| Bill Batty | B. Batty | | 46 | D | | 5 | | M | 59 | | Claus Leonhardsen | C. Leonhardsen | |||||||||
| Jason Windass | J. Windass | | 51 | M | | 6 | | M | 51 |  | Pascal Cabrol | P. Cabrol | |||||||||
| Scott Jess | S. Jess | | 66 | M | | 7 | | M | 47 | | Stanley Benjamin | S. Benjamin | |||||||||
| Remco Meijer | R. Meijer | | 73 | M | | 8 | | M | 45 |  | Augustine Omolade | A. Omolade | |||||||||
| Dion Salako | D. Salako | | 46 | M | | 9 | | A | 52 |  | Paul Kewell | P. Kewell | |||||||||
| Eoin Moss | E. Moss | | 63 | A | | 10 | | A | 50 |  | Matt McCoist | M. McCoist | |||||||||
| Anthony Izzet | A. Izzet | | 60 | A | | 11 | | A | 38 | | Mervin Fletcher | M. Fletcher | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Bloomfield Road where Blackpool play host to Fulham. Its a sell-out today with the 3,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Blackpool are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Fulham appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Blackpool are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Fulham appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Blackpool start the match!
2.22
0-0Ignacio De Cler flicks the ball to his team mate, Remco Meijer. Remco Meijer makes a simple pass to Anthony Izzet. Anthony Izzet goes all the way! Anthony Izzet rockets a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
3.12
0-0Warren Oliver decides to run forward with the ball. Warren Oliver flicks the ball to his team mate, Anthony Izzet. Anthony Izzet knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.39
Pascal Cabrol controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mervin Fletcher. Mervin Fletcher goes all the way! Mervin Fletcher takes a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
12.44
Pascal Cabrol knocks the ball to his team mate, Mervin Fletcher. Mervin Fletcher knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ian Beckham who gathers it comfortably.
14.19
0-0Claus Leonhardsen catches Dion Salako on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dion Salako runs off the knock.
22.00
0-0Claus Leonhardsen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Kewell. Paul Kewell goes all the way! Paul Kewell rockets a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Ian Beckham!
30.16
Dion Salako makes a beautiful solo run. Dion Salako knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Valeriy Myshchenko.
34.30
0-0Blackpool are easily keeping Fulham at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
36.47
Jason Windass kicks a strong pass forward to Anthony Izzet. Anthony Izzet knocks in a cross ball towards Eoin Moss. Eoin Moss powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
40.07
Warren Oliver threads the ball through to Scott Jess. Scott Jess passes the ball forward to Eoin Moss. Eoin Moss shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Wes Barton manages to gather it comfortably.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Fulham kick off and get the second half underway!
51.31
Remco Meijer flicks the ball to his team mate, Anthony Izzet. Anthony Izzet shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
55.16
0-0Remco Meijer clumsily knocks into Claus Leonhardsen. The referee calls over Remco Meijer and warns him to calm down! Claus Leonhardsen carries on, but is struggling a bit.
60.18
Stanley Benjamin passes the ball forward to Paul Kewell. Paul Kewell knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ian Beckham who gathers it comfortably.
65.41
Pascal Cabrol knocks the ball to his team mate, Matt McCoist. Matt McCoist knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ignacio De Cler.
66.54
0-0Remco Meijer catches Pascal Cabrol on the ankles. Remco Meijer is given another warning by the referee! Pascal Cabrol runs off the knock.
67.23
Warren Oliver brings the ball forward. Warren Oliver knocks the ball forward to Anthony Izzet. Anthony Izzet passes the ball forward to Eoin Moss. Eoin Moss makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
69.37
1-0Dion Salako makes a simple pass to Eoin Moss. Eoin Moss goes all the way! Eoin Moss shoots from just inside the box. What a cracker!! Wes Barton had no chance!! Goal for Blackpool!
72.39
Ignacio De Cler chips the ball to his team mate, Jason Windass. Jason Windass threads the ball through to Eoin Moss. Eoin Moss chips the ball to his team mate, Anthony Izzet. Anthony Izzet shows great control and tries a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
73.00
Blackpool are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Fulham's defence.
75.48
Scott Jess makes a simple pass to Anthony Izzet. Anthony Izzet knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.56
Stanley Benjamin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mervin Fletcher. Mervin Fletcher whips in a cross ball towards Matt McCoist. Matt McCoist directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
83.25
Rio Fortune makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stanley Benjamin. Stanley Benjamin makes a beautiful solo run. Stanley Benjamin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.43
Rio Fortune deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Augustine Omolade. Augustine Omolade advances with the ball. Augustine Omolade tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
85.51
Remco Meijer barges into Stanley Benjamin. Remco Meijer is warned by the referee yet again! Stanley Benjamin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
Claus Leonhardsen makes a probing pass to Paul Kewell. Paul Kewell whips in a cross ball towards Mervin Fletcher. Mervin Fletcher is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Ian Beckham easily picks it out of the air!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
