Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead  here at Craven Cottage where Fulham play host to Brighton and Hove Albion. A crowd of 20,334 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Fulham and Brighton and Hove Albion are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ronnie Harley.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Fulham and Brighton and Hove Albion are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ronnie Harley.
0.00 
The whistle blows and Fulham get the match underway!
6.25 
Dale Joachim runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Dale Joachim deftly passes the ball to Claudio Garcia, releasing him through on goal. Claudio Garcia muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty! 
10.37 
Arnold Lamey controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Claudio Garcia. Claudio Garcia knocks the ball forward to Sylvain Brooking but the linesmans flag is up. Offside! 
18.09 
Jean-Pierre Charvet runs forward with the ball. Jean-Pierre Charvet kicks a strong pass forward to Sylvain Brooking. Sylvain Brooking shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Well saved! 
20.34 
Isaiah Peckham makes a simple pass to Eoin Newby. Eoin Newby shoots from long range. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out! 
21.44 
Robert Defoe barges into Eoin Newby. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Eoin Newby carries on, but is struggling a bit. 
27.54 
Arnold Lamey threads a neat ball through to Sylvain Brooking. Sylvain Brooking runs straight at the defence! Some silky footwork from Sylvain Brooking provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but Alvaro Burgos reads it well. Good save! 
30.18 
Noah Gelb flicks a high pass forward. Emile Beckham controls it well on his chest. Emile Beckham threads a neat ball through to Eoin Newby. Eoin Newby controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Dion Mason through on goal. Dion Mason strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. It curls slightly but Rodrigo Rego manages to gather it. 
33.31 
Emile Beckham knocks the ball forward to Isaiah Peckham. Isaiah Peckham knocks in a cross ball towards Julian May. Julian May finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent save by Rodrigo Rego! 
34.09 
Jean-Pierre Charvet makes a beautiful solo run. Jean-Pierre Charvet cuts inside the box! Jean-Pierre Charvet looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. Alvaro Burgos gets down and covers it. 
38.09 
Julian May flicks a high ball forward to Mark Pearce who takes it down. Mark Pearce plays a one-two with Isaiah Peckham and rushes in on goal... Mark Pearce cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort! 
39.18 
Dale Joachim decides to run forward with the ball. Dale Joachim shoots from 25 yards but it is shockingly off target! 
40.58 
Sylvain Brooking threads the ball through to Daniel Gil. Daniel Gil knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by  Graeme Royce. 
42.27 
Mamar Espartero hacks Dion Mason from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dion Mason stretches but gets up unharmed. 
45.00 
Arnold Lamey threads a neat ball through to Daniel Gil. Daniel Gil passes the ball forward to Sylvain Brooking. Sylvain Brooking looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it's drastically wayward! 
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. Brighton and Hove Albion also appear unchanged since the first half. The Fulham players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Brighton and Hove Albion get the second half underway!
48.38
Dale Joachim threads a neat ball through to Arnold Lamey. Arnold Lamey plays a sublime one-two with Sylvain Brooking and races in on goal... Arnold Lamey shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Alvaro Burgos is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!! 
53.36
Dale Joachim darts forward. Dale Joachim finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop! 
60.39
Brighton and Hove Albion have made 2 substitutions with Alistair Griffin replacing Mamar Espartero and Eddie Westwood replacing Daniel Gil . 
61.47
Emile Beckham makes a simple pass to Eoin Newby. Eoin Newby lofts in a cross ball towards Mark Pearce. Mark Pearce outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Magnificent save by Rodrigo Rego! 
67.59
Jean-Pierre Charvet takes it forward alone. Jean-Pierre Charvet flicks a high pass forward. Dale Joachim controls it well on his chest. Dale Joachim lofts in a cross ball towards Eddie Westwood. Eddie Westwood directs the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!! 
73.07
George Kahn makes a simple pass to Julian May. Julian May knocks the ball to his team mate, Mark Pearce. Mark Pearce knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence. 
75.42
Stan Bailey kicks a strong pass forward to Isaiah Peckham. Isaiah Peckham knocks the ball to his team mate, Eoin Newby. Eoin Newby threads the ball through to Emile Beckham but he's offside! 
77.17
Fulham have made 2 substitutions with Steve Terry replacing Dion Mason and Yacine Amrani replacing Eoin Newby .Brighton and Hove Albion have made a substitution with Philipp Schöll replacing Ricardo Guerrero . 
78.27
Isaiah Peckham flicks the ball to his team mate, Julian May. Julian May makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Mark Pearce. Mark Pearce cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar! 
79.01
George Kahn threads a neat ball through to Yacine Amrani. Yacine Amrani threads a neat ball through to Julian May. Julian May controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Isaiah Peckham through on goal. Isaiah Peckham makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!! 
84.53
Noah Gelb flicks the ball to his team mate, George Kahn. George Kahn passes the ball forward to Emile Beckham. Emile Beckham deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mark Pearce but the linesman indicates offside! 
89.01
With imagination, Robert Defoe plays the ball forward to Dale Joachim. Dale Joachim flicks a high pass forward. Eddie Westwood controls it well on his chest. Eddie Westwood passes the ball forward but Dale Joachim is offside! 
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 Dale Joachim of Brighton and Hove Albion | 
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Alvaro Burgos (GK)
7
2. Graeme Royce (DEF)
6
3. Noah Gelb (DEF)
6
4. George Kahn (DEF)
6
5. Stan Bailey (DEF)
6
6. Emile Beckham (MID)
6
7. Isaiah Peckham (MID)
8
8. Dion Mason (MID)
6
9. Julian May (ATT)
7
10. Mark Pearce (ATT)
7
11. Eoin Newby (ATT)
6
12. Steve Terry (MID)
6
13. Arturo Ocampo (ATT)
0
14. Yacine Amrani (ATT)
6
1. Rodrigo Rego (GK)
7
2. Ricardo Guerrero (DEF)
6
3. Jean-Pierre Charvet (DEF)
8
4. Robert Defoe (DEF)
5
5. Kevin Overath (DEF)
6
6. Mamar Espartero (MID)
5
7. Arnold Lamey (MID)
8
8. Dale Joachim (MID)
9
9. Daniel Gil (ATT)
6
10. Claudio Garcia (ATT)
7
11. Sylvain Brooking (ATT)
7
12. Philipp Schöll (DEF)
6
13. Alistair Griffin (MID)
6
14. Eddie Westwood (ATT)
7
 
  
 












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