Match Report
| Fulham | Fulham |  |  | Bristol City | Bristol City | ||||||||||||||||
| Jeff Sykes | Jeff Sykes | manager | Steven Robertson | Steven Robertson | |||||||||||||||||
| Alvaro Burgos | A. Burgos |  | 77 | G |  | 1 | | G | 82 |  | Alpay Kayis | A. Kayis | |||||||||
| Graeme Royce | G. Royce |  | 68 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 68 | | Ian Waters | I. Waters | |||||||||
| Noah Gelb | N. Gelb |  | 69 | D | | 3 | | D | 73 | | Jamie Priestley | J. Priestley | |||||||||
| George Kahn | G. Kahn | | 78 | D | | 4 | | D | 68 | | Darren Cooper | D. Cooper | |||||||||
| Stan Bailey | S. Bailey | | 78 | D | | 5 | | M | 80 | | Jonathan Thompson | J. Thompson | |||||||||
| Emile Beckham | E. Beckham | | 76 | M | | 6 | | M | 65 | | Nigel Makin | N. Makin | |||||||||
| Steve Terry | S. Terry | | 72 | M |  | | 7 | | | M | 74 | | Noel Higginbotham | N. Higginbotham | |||||||
| Dion Mason | D. Mason | | 78 | M | | 8 | | M | 70 |  | Julian Herrera | J. Herrera | |||||||||
| Arturo Ocampo | A. Ocampo |  | 70 | A | | 9 | | A | 68 | | Jason Milburn | J. Milburn | |||||||||
| Eric Götz | E. Götz | | 69 | A | | 10 | | A | 69 | | Terry Forbes | T. Forbes | |||||||||
| Yacine Amrani | Y. Amrani |  | 68 | A | | 11 | | A | 72 | | Billy Thirlwell | B. Thirlwell | |||||||||
| Mark Pearce | M. Pearce | | 81 | A | | 12 | | D | 54 | | Joe Smithe | J. Smithe | |||||||||
| Julian May | J. May | | 75 | A | | 13 | | M | 76 | | Stanley Eadie | S. Eadie | |||||||||
| Eoin Newby | E. Newby | | 76 | A | | 14 | | A | 61 | | Omer Powell | O. Powell | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Craven Cottage where Fulham play host to Bristol City. A crowd of 18,240 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Fulham are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bristol City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nwankwo Dublin.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Fulham are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bristol City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nwankwo Dublin.
0.00
0-0Fulham kick off and get the match underway!
3.15
0-0Darren Cooper clumsily knocks into Emile Beckham. The referee brings Darren Cooper to one side and gives him a warning! Emile Beckham hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
4.07
0-0Ian Waters clumsily knocks into Yacine Amrani. The referee calls over Ian Waters and shows him a yellow card! Yacine Amrani stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.25
0-0Emile Beckham kicks a strong pass forward to Arturo Ocampo. Arturo Ocampo makes a probing pass to Eric Götz but he's offside!
12.55
0-0Emile Beckham makes a simple pass to Arturo Ocampo. Arturo Ocampo cuts inside the box! Arturo Ocampo rockets a shot on goal but Alpay Kayis is on top of it.
14.01
Darren Cooper kicks a strong pass forward to Jonathan Thompson. Jonathan Thompson flicks a high pass forward. Julian Herrera holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Julian Herrera controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Alvaro Burgos.
15.12
0-0Julian Herrera takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. George Kahn reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
18.02
Ian Waters flicks a high pass forward to Nigel Makin who brings the ball under control. Nigel Makin changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Nigel Makin knocks the ball to his team mate, Billy Thirlwell. Billy Thirlwell shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but Alvaro Burgos manages to gather it.
21.29
0-0Stan Bailey threads a neat ball through to Steve Terry. Seeing a gap ahead, Steve Terry plays the ball forward to Arturo Ocampo. Arturo Ocampo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
27.36
Jamie Priestley flicks the ball to his team mate, Nigel Makin. Nigel Makin makes a simple pass to Billy Thirlwell. Billy Thirlwell controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Alvaro Burgos gets down and covers it.
32.01
With vision, Stan Bailey laces a through ball forward to Dion Mason. Dion Mason makes a probing pass to Arturo Ocampo. Arturo Ocampo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Alpay Kayis. Excellent save.
36.53
Jamie Priestley threads a neat ball through to Nigel Makin. Nigel Makin sees a break and surges forward. Nigel Makin lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Thirlwell. Billy Thirlwell whips the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Alvaro Burgos.
38.34
0-0It's a corner kick. Jonathan Thompson kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Stan Bailey gets to the ball and kicks it upfield to safety.
39.39
0-0Jason Milburn threads the ball through to Terry Forbes. Terry Forbes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by George Kahn.
44.25
0-1Noel Higginbotham threads a neat ball through to Terry Forbes. Terry Forbes lofts in a cross ball towards Jason Milburn. With a superhuman jump, Jason Milburn connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Jason Milburn scores for Bristol City!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Fulham appear unchanged since the first half. Bristol City also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Bristol City kick off!
49.39
Steve Terry controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arturo Ocampo. Arturo Ocampo finds some space and shoots from distance. Alpay Kayis gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice save!
51.25
Darren Cooper threads a neat ball through to Terry Forbes. Terry Forbes knocks in a cross ball towards Billy Thirlwell. Billy Thirlwell connects with a diving header. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Bristol City!
55.29
Ian Waters knocks the ball forward to Darren Cooper. Seeing a gap ahead, Darren Cooper plays the ball forward to Terry Forbes. Terry Forbes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Thirlwell but he's offside!
59.51
Dion Mason sees Arturo Ocampo in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Arturo Ocampo deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eric Götz but the linesman indicates offside!
60.14
0-2Bristol City have made 3 substitutions with Joe Smithe replacing Darren Cooper, Stanley Eadie replacing Noel Higginbotham and Omer Powell replacing Billy Thirlwell .
61.19
Nigel Makin advances with the ball. Nigel Makin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by George Kahn.
67.00
Ian Waters controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nigel Makin. Nigel Makin laces a through ball forward to Julian Herrera. Julian Herrera sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is shockingly off target!
69.26
George Kahn makes a probing pass to Graeme Royce. Graeme Royce runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Graeme Royce shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
72.16
Steve Terry controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Emile Beckham. Emile Beckham tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Alpay Kayis.
73.34
Emile Beckham takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Alpay Kayis jumps up and plucks the ball out of the air.
75.44
With a delightful solo run, Stanley Eadie stretches the opposition's defence. Stanley Eadie shoots from outside the area but somehow Alvaro Burgos manages to keep it out.
77.01
Jonathan Thompson chips the ball to his team mate, Terry Forbes. Terry Forbes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Noah Gelb.
78.27
Stan Bailey threads a neat ball through to Arturo Ocampo. Arturo Ocampo whips in a cross ball towards Yacine Amrani. With a superhuman jump, Yacine Amrani connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
79.05
Steve Terry clumsily knocks into Nigel Makin. Steve Terry is warned by the referee! Nigel Makin stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.29
Ian Waters deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Julian Herrera. Julian Herrera plays the ball forward to Terry Forbes. Terry Forbes makes a probing pass between the defence to Stanley Eadie. Stanley Eadie takes a shot at goal. Alvaro Burgos gathers the ball up comfortably. Fabulous save!
84.55
Jamie Priestley advances with the ball. Jamie Priestley makes an attacking run forward. Jamie Priestley makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Terry Forbes. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Terry Forbes provides some space. He unleashes a blazing shot at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
85.54
Noah Gelb threads a neat ball through to Emile Beckham. Emile Beckham threads a neat ball through to Steve Terry. Steve Terry knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Arturo Ocampo is offside!
90.00
Steve Terry threads a neat ball through to Dion Mason. Dion Mason shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
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
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Alvaro Burgos (GK)
9
2. Graeme Royce (DEF)
6
3. Noah Gelb (DEF)
6
4. George Kahn (DEF)
6
5. Stan Bailey (DEF)
6
6. Emile Beckham (MID)
7
7. Steve Terry (MID)
6
8. Dion Mason (MID)
6
9. Arturo Ocampo (ATT)
7
10. Eric Götz (ATT)
6
11. Yacine Amrani (ATT)
6
12. Mark Pearce (ATT)
0
13. Julian May (ATT)
0
14. Eoin Newby (ATT)
0
1. Alpay Kayis (GK)
8
2. Ian Waters (DEF)
6
3. Jamie Priestley (DEF)
7
4. Darren Cooper (DEF)
6
5. Jonathan Thompson (MID)
6
6. Nigel Makin (MID)
9
7. Noel Higginbotham (MID)
6
8. Julian Herrera (MID)
6
9. Jason Milburn (ATT)
8
10. Terry Forbes (ATT)
8
11. Billy Thirlwell (ATT)
8
12. Joe Smithe (DEF)
6
13. Stanley Eadie (MID)
6
14. Omer Powell (ATT)
6