Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Craven Cottage where Fulham play host to Walsall. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Fulham are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Walsall appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Joachim.
The pitch is in good condition.
Fulham are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Walsall appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Joachim.
0.00
0-0Walsall kick off the first half!
3.26
0-0Brendan Lampard clumsily knocks into Neil Newby. Brendan Lampard is warned by the referee! Neil Newby hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
6.15
0-0Stuart Johnstone threads a neat ball through to Brendan Lampard. Brendan Lampard sees space and advances. Brendan Lampard rushes past Eoin Scholes! Brendan Lampard makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
8.13
Davy Hendriks flicks a high pass forward. Neil Newby controls it well on his chest. Neil Newby shoots from 20 yards but it flies just off target!
10.43
0-0Leon Edwards flicks a high ball forward to Brendan Benjamin who takes it down. With great vision, Brendan Benjamin plays the ball forward to Teddy Dodd who has made a great run into the box. Some good footwork from Teddy Dodd provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved!
12.34
Marcus Eadie flicks a high pass forward. Morris Seaman collects the pass. Morris Seaman shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
15.53
0-1James Venus flicks a high pass forward to Leon Edwards who brings the ball neatly under control. Leon Edwards flicks the ball to his team mate, Morris Seaman. Morris Seaman knocks the ball to his team mate, Brendan Benjamin. Brendan Benjamin shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's there!! Gilles Hapgood has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
20.28
Leon Edwards makes a probing pass to Marcus Eadie. Marcus Eadie flicks the ball to his team mate, Teddy Dodd. Teddy Dodd controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's there!! Gilles Hapgood has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
27.56
Harvey Goldberg flicks a high pass forward to Neil Newby who brings the ball under control. Neil Newby lofts in a cross ball towards Niccolo Guppy. Niccolo Guppy makes a convincing header but Eoin Brand is on top of it.
28.43
Eoin Scholes flicks a high pass forward. Niccolo Guppy controls it well on his chest. Niccolo Guppy hits a low pass to Mick Patterson. Mick Patterson shoots from 20 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
32.12
Stuart Johnstone hits it upfield. Marcus Eadie shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
38.25
0-2Neil Newby catches Brendan Lampard on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Brendan Lampard runs off the knock.
42.01
0-2Brendan Lampard flicks the ball to his team mate, Brendan Benjamin. Brendan Benjamin threads a neat ball through to Morris Seaman. Morris Seaman knocks the ball forward, putting Brendan Benjamin through on goal. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Brendan Benjamin provides some space. He shoots at goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Denis Revelles.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Fulham appear unchanged since the first half. Walsall also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Fulham kick off!
48.54
Morris Ferdinand deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Harvey Goldberg. Harvey Goldberg shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Eoin Brand.
60.08
Stuart Johnstone controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Brendan Benjamin. Brendan Benjamin whips in a cross ball towards Torsten Frieser. Torsten Frieser connects with a diving header but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
63.55
Davy Hendriks flicks a high pass forward. Mick Patterson controls it well on his chest. Mick Patterson knocks in a cross ball towards Harvey Goldberg. Harvey Goldberg is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Eoin Brand is on top of his game. Nice save!
65.46
Leon Edwards makes a beautiful solo run. Leon Edwards controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Quality keeping!
66.26
Leon Edwards kicks a strong pass forward to Teddy Dodd. Teddy Dodd whips in a cross ball towards Torsten Frieser. Torsten Frieser gets a glancing touch on the cross ball which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
69.27
Alex Souness takes it forward alone. Alex Souness sees Neil Newby in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Neil Newby tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
72.53
Marcus Eadie kicks a strong pass forward to Brendan Benjamin. Brendan Benjamin shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Gilles Hapgood!
73.48
Morris Ferdinand hits a low pass to Davy Hendriks. Davy Hendriks whips in a cross ball towards Harvey Goldberg. Harvey Goldberg jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
77.40
0-3Fulham have made 2 substitutions with Jacob Mann replacing Eoin Scholes and Gavin Ritchie replacing Morris Ferdinand .
85.13
Stuart Johnstone flicks a high pass forward. Marcus Eadie collects the pass. Marcus Eadie makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Leon Edwards. Leon Edwards plays a scrappy one-two with Teddy Dodd and advances towards the goal... Leon Edwards comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Gilles Hapgood (GK)
7
2. Chris Winterburn (DEF)
6
3. Eoin Scholes (DEF)
6
4. Denis Revelles (DEF)
6
5. Alex Souness (DEF)
6
6. Niccolo Guppy (MID)
6
7. Morris Ferdinand (MID)
6
8. Harvey Goldberg (MID)
6
9. Davy Hendriks (ATT)
6
10. Neil Newby (ATT)
5
11. Mick Patterson (ATT)
6
12. Jacob Mann (MID)
6
13. Gavin Ritchie (ATT)
6
14. Adam Harrison (ATT)
0
1. Eoin Brand (GK)
7
2. James Venus (DEF)
6
3. Stuart Johnstone (DEF)
7
4. Brendan Lampard (DEF)
6
5. Marcus Eadie (MID)
7
6. Morris Seaman (MID)
7
7. Leon Edwards (MID)
7
8. Edward Mills (MID)
6
9. Torsten Frieser (ATT)
8
10. Brendan Benjamin (ATT)
9
11. Teddy Dodd (ATT)
9
12. Urvin Leiwakabessy (DEF)
0
13. Dean Marshall (MID)
0
14. Filippo Chianese (ATT)
0