Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Craven Cottage where Fulham play host to Leicester City. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Fulham are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Leicester City appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Gemmell.
The pitch is in great condition.
Fulham are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Leicester City appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Gemmell.
0.00
0-0Fulham get the match underway!
12.37
0-0Jody Fletcher flicks a high pass forward. Tomasz Wilimowski collects the pass. Tomasz Wilimowski knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Julian Menendez.
16.06
0-0Julian Menendez flicks a high ball forward to Julian Clarke who takes it down. Julian Clarke shoots from outside the area. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
20.27
0-0Lukas Sierra threads a neat ball through to Fabian Schopf. Fabian Schopf passes the ball forward to Matthew Oakley. Some good footwork from Matthew Oakley provides some space. He shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Dale Dichio!
28.35
Mike Wiltord kicks a strong pass forward to Tomasz Wilimowski. Tomasz Wilimowski shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Shaun Lua-Lua smothers it!
30.51
0-0Fulham are in full control of this game.
34.24
Lukas Sierra plays the ball forward to Julian Clarke. Julian Clarke finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
36.29
Tomasz Wilimowski threads a neat ball through to Mike Wiltord. Mike Wiltord shoots from long range. Shaun Lua-Lua gets down and covers it.
38.58
1-0Lukas Sierra hits a low pass to Steve Gray. Steve Gray cuts inside the box! Steve Gray looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Fulham appear unchanged since the first half. Leicester City also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Leicester City kick off and get the second half underway!
51.29
Jody Fletcher pushes mid-way up the pitch. Jody Fletcher passes the ball forward to Baldur Sigurjónsson. Baldur Sigurjónsson finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
53.38
Julian Clarke deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steve Gray. Steve Gray makes a simple pass, allowing Fabian Schopf to run into the box. Some good footwork from Fabian Schopf provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
59.54
Emile Powell flicks a high ball forward to Julian Clarke who takes it down. Julian Clarke flicks a high ball forward to Matthew Oakley who takes it down. Matthew Oakley plays a scrappy one-two with Julian Clarke and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Matthew Oakley provides some space. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Fulham!
61.54
3-0Fulham have made 3 substitutions with Roland Mitchell replacing Chris Kantelberg, Steve Thompson replacing Steve Gray and Richard Hendry replacing Matthew Oakley .
63.30
Mike Wiltord sees a break and surges forward. Mike Wiltord whips in a cross ball towards Tomasz Wilimowski. Tomasz Wilimowski heads the ball goalwards but it's a lousy effort!
67.13
Adrian Swift chips the ball to his team mate, Martin Burgess. Martin Burgess knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Julian Menendez.
77.36
Kelvin Proctor knocks the ball to his team mate, Richard Hendry. Richard Hendry knocks in a cross ball towards Silvio Vieira. Silvio Vieira whips the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Dale Dichio. Excellent save.
78.14
Richard Hendry threads the ball through to Fabian Schopf. Fabian Schopf controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
79.20
Julian Menendez flicks a high ball forward to Silvio Vieira who takes it down. Silvio Vieira finds some space and shoots from distance but it's drastically wayward!
81.39
Dean Gray sees Peter Shearer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Peter Shearer runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Peter Shearer shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Shaun Lua-Lua easily smothers it!
83.04
Adrian Swift advances with the ball. Adrian Swift knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Shaun Lua-Lua who gathers it comfortably.
85.44
Adrian Swift flicks a high ball forward to Tomasz Wilimowski who takes it down. Tomasz Wilimowski knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Shaun Lua-Lua who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
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Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Shaun Lua-Lua (GK)
7
2. Emile Powell (DEF)
6
3. Chris Kantelberg (DEF)
6
4. Julian Menendez (DEF)
6
5. Kelvin Proctor (DEF)
6
6. Julian Clarke (MID)
7
7. Lukas Sierra (MID)
7
8. Steve Gray (ATT)
9
9. Silvio Vieira (ATT)
6
10. Matthew Oakley (ATT)
8
11. Fabian Schopf (ATT)
8
12. Roland Mitchell (DEF)
6
13. Steve Thompson (ATT)
6
14. Richard Hendry (ATT)
6
1. Dale Dichio (GK)
7
2. Jody Fletcher (DEF)
6
3. Dean Gray (DEF)
6
4. Ugo Davies (DEF)
6
5. Phil Eustace (DEF)
6
6. Peter Shearer (MID)
6
7. Adrian Swift (MID)
6
8. Mike Wiltord (MID)
7
9. Martin Burgess (ATT)
6
10. Baldur Sigurjónsson (ATT)
6
11. Tomasz Wilimowski (ATT)
6
12. Wayne Laver (MID)
0
13. Morris Formon (ATT)
0
14. Paolo Harrison (MID)
0