Match Report
| Torquay United | Torquay United |  |  | Fulham | Fulham | ||||||||||||||||
| Steven Robertson | Steven Robertson | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Ben Deane | B. Deane |  | 83 | G |  | 1 | |  | G | 48 | | Craig Duberry | C. Duberry | ||||||||
| Ralph Holloway | R. Holloway | | 71 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 76 |  | Julian Menendez | J. Menendez | |||||||||
| Joe Redknapp | J. Redknapp | | 70 | D | | 3 | | D | 75 |  | Chris Kantelberg | C. Kantelberg | |||||||||
| Alfred Ehiogu | A. Ehiogu | | 73 | D | | | 4 | | D | 70 | | Neil Croft | N. Croft | ||||||||
| Leandro Strasser | L. Strasser |  | 74 | D | | 5 | | M | 79 | | Oscar Delgado | O. Delgado | |||||||||
| David Bremner | D. Bremner |  | 75 | M | | 6 | | M | 73 |  | Lukas Sierra | L. Sierra | |||||||||
| Glynn Whelan | G. Whelan | | 73 | M | | 7 | | M | 65 | | Julian Clarke | J. Clarke | |||||||||
| Sol Ward | S. Ward | | 85 | M | | 8 | | M | 64 |  | Lars Ziegenhagen | L. Ziegenhagen | |||||||||
| Kevin Ljungberg | K. Ljungberg | | 82 | A | | 9 | | A | 81 |  | Gene Fucito | G. Fucito | |||||||||
| Jamie Andrews | J. Andrews | | 78 | A | | 10 | | A | 81 |  | Maarten Van Der Elst | M. Van Der Elst | |||||||||
| Peter Hurst | P. Hurst | | 77 | A | | 11 | | A | 75 | | Silvain Hansma | S. Hansma | |||||||||
| Edward Westwood | E. Westwood | | 66 | D | | 12 | | A | 75 | | Steve Gray | S. Gray | |||||||||
| Ian Todd | I. Todd | | 69 | M | | 13 | | A | 73 |  | Silvio Vieira | S. Vieira | |||||||||
| Julian Palmer | J. Palmer | | 73 | A | | 14 | | D | 65 | | Emile Powell | E. Powell | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Plainmoor Ground where Torquay United play host to Fulham. A crowd of 17,899 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
Torquay United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Fulham appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marc Peters.
The pitch is in great condition.
Torquay United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Fulham appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Marc Peters.
0.00
0-0Torquay United kick off and get the match underway!
2.46
0-0Without breaking stride, Alfred Ehiogu plays the ball forward to Glynn Whelan. Glynn Whelan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jamie Andrews. Jamie Andrews lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Ljungberg. Kevin Ljungberg connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
3.32
0-0Glynn Whelan makes a simple pass to Jamie Andrews. Jamie Andrews knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Ljungberg. Kevin Ljungberg makes a convincing header. The keeper is on top of it. Nice keeping!
6.13
Gene Fucito advances with the ball. Gene Fucito knocks in a cross ball towards Lars Ziegenhagen. Lars Ziegenhagen is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
10.44
0-0Glynn Whelan comes in with a late challenge on Silvain Hansma. Glynn Whelan is warned by the referee! Silvain Hansma hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.03
0-0Chris Kantelberg takes a quick throw-in, lobbing the ball to the feet of Neil Croft. Neil Croft makes a probing pass to Lars Ziegenhagen. Lars Ziegenhagen threads a neat ball through to Maarten Van Der Elst. Maarten Van Der Elst knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.54
Glynn Whelan threads the ball through to Jamie Andrews. Jamie Andrews shoots from 20 yards but somehow Craig Duberry manages to keep it out.
20.21
David Bremner makes a probing pass to Kevin Ljungberg. Kevin Ljungberg knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Chris Kantelberg.
27.36
Julian Clarke knocks the ball forward to Maarten Van Der Elst. Maarten Van Der Elst knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ben Deane who gathers it comfortably.
30.57
Glynn Whelan threads a neat ball through to Kevin Ljungberg. Kevin Ljungberg knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Craig Duberry who gathers it comfortably.
32.52
Chris Kantelberg takes a short throw-in bringing Julian Menendez into play. Julian Menendez pushes up the pitch. Julian Menendez hits a low pass to Gene Fucito. Gene Fucito knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ben Deane who gathers it comfortably.
34.28
David Bremner surges forward with the ball. David Bremner flicks a high pass forward. Sol Ward holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sol Ward sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Solid save from Craig Duberry.
38.57
Glynn Whelan makes a simple pass to Sol Ward. Sol Ward lofts in a cross ball towards Peter Hurst. Peter Hurst finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Craig Duberry!
42.24
1-0David Bremner controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Peter Hurst. Peter Hurst lofts in a cross ball towards Jamie Andrews. Jamie Andrews rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Craig Duberry is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Torquay United appear unchanged since the first half. Fulham also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Fulham kick off and get the second half underway!
47.14
Sol Ward sees Peter Hurst in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Peter Hurst tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
54.58
David Bremner clumsily knocks into Lars Ziegenhagen. David Bremner is given a warning by the referee! Lars Ziegenhagen runs off the knock.
55.27
Glynn Whelan sees Sol Ward in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Sol Ward flicks a high pass forward to Kevin Ljungberg who brings the ball under control. Kevin Ljungberg knocks in a cross ball towards Jamie Andrews. Jamie Andrews makes a looping header on goal. The keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
60.44
1-0Torquay United have made 3 substitutions with Edward Westwood replacing Ralph Holloway, Ian Todd replacing David Bremner and Julian Palmer replacing Jamie Andrews .
63.46
Lars Ziegenhagen sees a break and surges forward. Lars Ziegenhagen shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
67.26
79.13
1-0Leandro Strasser knocks the ball forward to Sol Ward. Sol Ward passes the ball forward to Julian Palmer. Julian Palmer lofts in a cross ball towards Glynn Whelan. Glynn Whelan makes a looping header on goal. The shot is on target but blocked by Chris Kantelberg. That should have been a goal!
81.11
Leandro Strasser flicks a high ball forward to Ian Todd who takes it down. Ian Todd sees a break and surges forward. Ian Todd knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Craig Duberry who gathers it comfortably.
87.33
Neil Croft passes the ball forward to Chris Kantelberg. Chris Kantelberg makes a simple pass to Gene Fucito. Gene Fucito knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Joe Redknapp.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jamie Andrews of Torquay United |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Ben Deane (GK)
6
2. Ralph Holloway (DEF)
6
3. Joe Redknapp (DEF)
6
4. Alfred Ehiogu (DEF)
6
5. Leandro Strasser (DEF)
6
6. David Bremner (MID)
7
7. Glynn Whelan (MID)
7
8. Sol Ward (MID)
7
9. Kevin Ljungberg (ATT)
6
10. Jamie Andrews (ATT)
9
11. Peter Hurst (ATT)
7
12. Edward Westwood (DEF)
6
13. Ian Todd (MID)
6
14. Julian Palmer (ATT)
6
1. Craig Duberry (GK)
8
2. Julian Menendez (DEF)
6
3. Chris Kantelberg (DEF)
6
4. Neil Croft (DEF)
7
5. Oscar Delgado (MID)
6
6. Lukas Sierra (MID)
6
7. Julian Clarke (MID)
6
8. Lars Ziegenhagen (MID)
6
9. Gene Fucito (ATT)
6
10. Maarten Van Der Elst (ATT)
6
11. Silvain Hansma (ATT)
6
12. Steve Gray (ATT)
0
13. Silvio Vieira (ATT)
0
14. Emile Powell (DEF)
0