Match Report
 today's match is sponsored by Armellini |
Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Craven Cottage where Fulham play host to Arsenal. A crowd of 18,546 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Fulham are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Arsenal appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by John Boisfer.
The pitch is in good condition.
Fulham are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Arsenal appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by John Boisfer.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Fulham kicking off!
2.15
0-1Andy Mckay darts forward. Andy Mckay darts forward. Andy Mckay plays a one-two with Farid Salhi and advances towards the goal... Andy Mckay shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
6.54
0-1Dion Mason hits a low pass to Mark Pearce. Mark Pearce sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it rises well off target!
8.27
0-1Isaiah Peckham threads the ball through to Eoin Newby. Eoin Newby lofts in a cross ball towards Mark Pearce. Mark Pearce finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but Ivan Howey is on top of it.
10.02
0-1Carlton Barrett deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dion Mason. Dion Mason chips the ball to his team mate, Eoin Newby. Eoin Newby knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ivan Howey who gathers it comfortably.
12.04
0-1Farid Salhi comes in with a high challenge, catching George Kahn with his studs. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! George Kahn stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.22
Tony Jobson sees Rainer Jahn in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rainer Jahn knocks the ball forward, putting Steve Salako through on goal. Steve Salako side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
15.53
Edgar Quaresma flicks a high pass forward. Rainer Jahn holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rainer Jahn runs straight at the defence! Rainer Jahn makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Rainer Jahn scores for Arsenal!!
18.32
Emile Beckham runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Emile Beckham sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Ivan Howey manages to keep it out.
33.19
Stan Bailey makes a simple pass to Dion Mason. Dion Mason makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mark Pearce. Mark Pearce knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
34.00
0-2Carlton Barrett chips the ball to his team mate, Isaiah Peckham. Isaiah Peckham flicks a high pass forward. Mark Pearce controls it well on his chest. Mark Pearce passes the ball forward but Dion Mason is offside!
38.35
Edgar Quaresma flicks a high ball forward to Rainer Jahn who takes it down. Rainer Jahn plays a one-two with Edgar Quaresma and advances towards the goal... Rainer Jahn tries a spectacular strike which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
45.00
Sylvain Thatcher flicks the ball to his team mate, Gilles Cottee. Gilles Cottee knocks in a cross ball towards Steve Salako. Steve Salako outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Alvaro Burgos didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
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. Arsenal also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Arsenal kick off!
48.53
Tony Jobson makes an attacking run forward. Tony Jobson plays a scrappy one-two with Edgar Quaresma and advances towards the goal... Tony Jobson shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Arsenal!
51.24
Carlton Barrett flicks a high pass forward. Isaiah Peckham holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Isaiah Peckham flicks a high pass forward to Emile Beckham who brings the ball under control. Emile Beckham whips in a cross ball towards Eoin Newby. Eoin Newby directs the ball goalwards with his head. Ivan Howey effortlessly punches it away to safety.
55.32
Emile Beckham knocks the ball forward to Eoin Newby. Eoin Newby controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's a woeful effort!
57.11
0-4Andy Mckay hacks Julian May from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Julian May stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.08
0-4Isaiah Peckham flicks a high pass forward. Dion Mason collects the pass. Dion Mason plays a quick one-two with Mark Pearce and rushes in on goal... Sveinn Kjartansson comes in with a late challenge on Dion Mason. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
60.06
Isaiah Peckham controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mark Pearce. Mark Pearce knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Sveinn Kjartansson.
65.23
Steffen Leonhardsen chips the ball to his team mate, Julian May. Julian May makes a probing pass to Dion Mason. Dion Mason plays a one-two with Mark Pearce and rushes in on goal... Dion Mason cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
69.43
Mark Pearce flicks a high pass forward. Eoin Newby collects the pass. Eoin Newby knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Andy Mckay.
77.14
0-4Fulham have made 2 substitutions with Steve Terry replacing Isaiah Peckham and Craig Lawrence replacing Stan Bailey .
78.20
Dion Mason flicks a high pass forward to Mark Pearce who brings the ball under control. Mark Pearce knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ivan Howey who gathers it comfortably.
84.03
Craig Lawrence controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Emile Beckham. Emile Beckham threads a neat ball through to Julian May. Julian May knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.14
Andy Mckay sees Tony Jobson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tony Jobson tries a spectacular long range effort but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
90.00
Billy Hopkin hacks Eoin Newby from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Eoin Newby runs off the knock.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Andy Mckay 2 Rainer Jahn 16, 38 Tony Jobson 49 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Alvaro Burgos (GK)
6
2. Steffen Leonhardsen (DEF)
6
3. Carlton Barrett (DEF)
6
4. George Kahn (DEF)
6
5. Stan Bailey (DEF)
6
6. Emile Beckham (MID)
6
7. Dion Mason (MID)
6
8. Isaiah Peckham (MID)
6
9. Julian May (ATT)
6
10. Mark Pearce (ATT)
6
11. Eoin Newby (ATT)
6
12. Noboru Ishigawa (GK)
0
13. Steve Terry (MID)
6
14. Craig Lawrence (DEF)
6
1. Ivan Howey (GK)
7
2. Sylvain Thatcher (DEF)
6
3. Sveinn Kjartansson (DEF)
6
4. Andy Mckay (DEF)
8
5. Billy Hopkin (DEF)
5
6. Tony Jobson (MID)
7
7. Edgar Quaresma (MID)
7
8. Farid Salhi (ATT)
3
9. Rainer Jahn (ATT)
9
10. Gilles Cottee (ATT)
6
11. Steve Salako (ATT)
6
12. Daniel Suarez (GK)
0
13. Eddie Lineker (DEF)
0
14. Eben Addo (GK)
0