Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Craven Cottage where Fulham play host to West Ham United. A crowd of 18,345 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Fulham are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while West Ham United appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Marc Milligan.
The pitch is in good condition.
Fulham are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while West Ham United appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Marc Milligan.
0.00
0-0Fulham kick off and get the match underway!
2.34
0-0Carlton Barrett controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mark Pearce. Mark Pearce sees Julian May in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Julian May knocks in a cross ball towards Isaiah Peckham. Isaiah Peckham is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
8.41
0-0Jacob Gascoigne receives the ball from a throw-in from Mike Waters. Jacob Gascoigne knocks the ball forward to Norberto Arreola. Norberto Arreola lofts in a cross ball towards Ronnie Van Der Sleen. With a superhuman jump, Ronnie Van Der Sleen connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Solid save from Alvaro Burgos.
10.10
1-0Julian May controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Adam Laver. Adam Laver knocks in a cross ball towards Julian May. Julian May is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Fulham!
14.12
Julian May threads a neat ball through to Mark Pearce. Mark Pearce tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
15.39
1-0Emile Beckham barges into Jacob Gascoigne. The referee calls over Emile Beckham and shows him a yellow card! Jacob Gascoigne carries on, but is struggling a bit.
22.16
Mike Waters flicks a high pass forward. Ronnie Van Der Sleen holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ronnie Van Der Sleen finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
28.16
Mike Waters makes a simple pass to Jacob Gascoigne. Jacob Gascoigne runs straight at the defence! Jacob Gascoigne cuts inside onto his preferred right foot and rushes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Alvaro Burgos!
32.27
1-0Fulham have made a substitution with Craig Lawrence replacing Stan Bailey .
34.02
1-0Matt Matteo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jacob Gascoigne. Jacob Gascoigne deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pius Wisgerhof. Pius Wisgerhof knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.45
Carlton Barrett comes in with a late challenge on Norberto Arreola. The referee brings Carlton Barrett to one side and gives him a warning! Norberto Arreola grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
39.38
Steffen Leonhardsen hits a low pass to Dion Mason. Dion Mason chips the ball to his team mate, Julian May. Julian May lofts in a cross ball towards Mark Pearce. Mark Pearce beats his man to it with a header. Good keeping from Rodrigo Gomez as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
40.58
1-0Emile Beckham takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Norberto Arreola reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
42.10
Carlton Barrett makes a simple pass to Mark Pearce. Mark Pearce shoots from 25 yards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
45.00
Steffen Leonhardsen darts forward. Steffen Leonhardsen changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Steffen Leonhardsen whips in a cross ball towards Julian May. Julian May rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The keeper is on top of it. Great keeping!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Fulham have changed their lineup with Steve Terry replacing Emile Beckham. West Ham United appear unchanged since the first half. The West Ham United players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and West Ham United get the second half underway!
48.07
Mike Waters makes a simple pass to Jacob Gascoigne. Jacob Gascoigne brings the ball forward. Jacob Gascoigne advances inside the box! Some world-class footwork from Jacob Gascoigne provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jacob Gascoigne!
51.06
1-1Carlton Barrett decides to run forward with the ball. Carlton Barrett lofts in a cross ball towards Julian May. Julian May powers a header at goal. The shot is on target but blocked by Matt Matteo. That should have been a goal!
53.31
With a delightful solo run, Mike Waters stretches the opposition's defence. Mike Waters shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
59.34
Dion Mason sees Julian May in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Julian May shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
60.23
West Ham United have made 2 substitutions with Pablo Garrido replacing Ronnie Van Der Sleen and Rafael Santos replacing Pius Wisgerhof .
67.00
Isaiah Peckham flicks a high pass forward to Mark Pearce who brings the ball under control. Mark Pearce whips in a cross ball towards Julian May. Julian May connects with a diving header. The keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
77.10
Fulham have made a substitution with Eoin Newby replacing Julian May .
85.09
Eoin Newby runs straight at the opposition's defence. Eoin Newby knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Claus Lundekvam.
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
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jacob Gascoigne of West Ham United |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Alvaro Burgos (GK)
7
2. Steffen Leonhardsen (DEF)
7
3. Carlton Barrett (DEF)
6
4. George Kahn (DEF)
6
5. Stan Bailey (DEF)
6
6. Isaiah Peckham (MID)
6
7. Emile Beckham (MID)
5
8. Dion Mason (MID)
6
9. Adam Laver (MID)
6
10. Mark Pearce (ATT)
6
11. Julian May (ATT)
8
12. Eoin Newby (ATT)
6
13. Craig Lawrence (DEF)
6
14. Steve Terry (MID)
6
1. Rodrigo Gomez (GK)
7
2. Matt Matteo (DEF)
6
3. Juan Leon (DEF)
6
4. Claus Lundekvam (DEF)
6
5. Alun Plowright (DEF)
6
6. Jacob Gascoigne (MID)
9
7. Mike Waters (MID)
8
8. Norberto Arreola (ATT)
6
9. Ronnie Van Der Sleen (ATT)
6
10. Luis Antunes (ATT)
6
11. Pius Wisgerhof (ATT)
6
12. Mamar Leroy (DEF)
0
13. Pablo Garrido (MID)
6
14. Rafael Santos (ATT)
6