Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Craven Cottage where Fulham play host to West Ham United. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Fulham are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while West Ham United appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Nwankwo Dublin.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Fulham are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while West Ham United appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Nwankwo Dublin.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Fulham get the match underway!
6.29
0-0Ivo Koroglu threads the ball through to Guillermo Leon. Guillermo Leon knocks in a cross ball towards Eoin Newby. Eoin Newby jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Zac Diaz picks it out of the air!
8.28
Ivo Koroglu sees Alun Eustace in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alun Eustace shoots from 20 yards. Zac Diaz gets down and covers it.
9.22
0-0Gregory Raymond makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ivo Koroglu. Ivo Koroglu decides to run forward with the ball. Ivo Koroglu whips in a cross ball towards Eoin Newby. Eoin Newby makes a convincing header but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
15.46
Claus Lundekvam knocks the ball to his team mate, Isaiah Peckham. Isaiah Peckham flicks a high pass forward. Nathan Gatt controls it well on his chest. Nathan Gatt shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Alvaro Burgos!
16.53
Isaiah Peckham darts forward. Isaiah Peckham finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Alvaro Burgos!
18.43
0-0Ivo Koroglu darts forward. Ivo Koroglu cuts inside the box! Ivo Koroglu shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but it is blocked by Claus Lundekvam.
22.06
Isaiah Peckham sees Nathan Gatt in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Nathan Gatt whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Fernandes. Rafael Fernandes beats his man to it with a header. The keeper is on top of it. Great save!
26.28
Claus Lundekvam flicks a high pass forward. Carl Campbell collects the pass. Carl Campbell flicks a high pass forward. Mike Waters controls it well on his chest. Mike Waters lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Hierro. Martin Hierro connects with a diving header but it slams into the crowd!
27.48
1-0Alexandru Codrea flicks a high pass forward. Ivo Koroglu controls it well on his chest. Ivo Koroglu flicks a high pass forward. Guillermo Leon holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Guillermo Leon knocks in a cross ball towards Rui Douglas. Rui Douglas makes a looping header on goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
32.47
With some swift thinking, Guillermo Leon plays the ball forward to Alun Eustace. Alun Eustace shoots from 25 yards. Zac Diaz gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
36.31
Isaiah Peckham makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mike Waters. Mike Waters knocks in a cross ball towards Luis Antunes. Luis Antunes powers a header at goal. Good keeping from Alvaro Burgos as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
37.33
1-0Corner kick to West Ham United. Mike Waters plays it out to the edge of the box. Rafael Fernandes is dispossessed by a tackle from Stan Bailey.
38.00
1-0Ivo Koroglu clumsily knocks into Isaiah Peckham. The referee warns Ivo Koroglu to calm down! Isaiah Peckham gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
38.00
1-0Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
39.21
1-0Stan Bailey flicks a high ball forward to Ivo Koroglu who takes it down. Ivo Koroglu knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Guillermo Leon is offside!
42.37
Alex Burley sees a break and surges forward. Alex Burley flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Fernandes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rafael Fernandes shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Fulham appear unchanged since the first half. West Ham United also appear unchanged since the first half. The West Ham United players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
West Ham United kick off the second half!
47.32
Eoin Newby passes the ball forward to Alun Eustace. Alun Eustace knocks in a cross ball towards Mark Pearce. Mark Pearce makes a deft header. Magnificent save by Zac Diaz!
48.38
Mike Waters hits a low pass to Isaiah Peckham. Isaiah Peckham deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mike Waters but the linesman indicates offside!
49.31
1-0Ivo Koroglu flicks the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Leon. Guillermo Leon knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Claude Leclercq.
51.15
Ivo Koroglu kicks a strong pass forward to Guillermo Leon. Guillermo Leon threads a neat ball through to Eoin Newby. Eoin Newby looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Eoin Newby!
54.24
Seeing a gap ahead, Isaiah Peckham plays the ball forward to Mike Waters. Mike Waters shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
55.30
Isaiah Peckham threads a neat ball through to Mike Waters. Mike Waters shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Alvaro Burgos!
59.35
Luis Antunes takes the throw-in. Isaiah Peckham makes a probing pass to Nathan Gatt. Nathan Gatt lofts in a cross ball towards Isaiah Peckham. Isaiah Peckham makes a looping header on goal. The ball comes off Alexandru Codrea and the loose ball is cleared up field.
60.53
2-0West Ham United have made 2 substitutions with Jose Ramirez replacing Rafael Fernandes and Rafael Alvarez replacing Nathan Gatt .
61.57
Claude Leclercq deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alex Burley. Alex Burley kicks a strong pass forward to Mike Waters. Mike Waters knocks in a cross ball towards Luis Antunes. Luis Antunes powers a header at goal. Alvaro Burgos punches it away to safety.
65.32
Ivo Koroglu flicks the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Leon. Guillermo Leon whips in a cross ball towards Alun Eustace. With a superhuman jump, Alun Eustace connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but is denied by Zac Diaz. Excellent save.
67.30
2-0Ivo Koroglu catches Alex Burley on the ankles. Ivo Koroglu is warned by the referee again! Alex Burley hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.54
Mike Waters clumsily knocks into Stan Bailey. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Stan Bailey grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
73.34
Claus Lundekvam hoofs the ball up the pitch. Luis Antunes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stan Bailey.
75.14
Stan Bailey flicks a high pass forward. Ivo Koroglu collects the pass. Seeing a gap ahead, Ivo Koroglu picks a pass forward to Guillermo Leon. Guillermo Leon lofts in a cross ball towards Alun Eustace. Alun Eustace gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Zac Diaz manages to gather it easily.
77.23
Mike Waters flicks a high pass forward to Luis Antunes who brings the ball under control. Luis Antunes controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Alvaro Burgos gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
78.38
Alex Burley chips the ball to his team mate, Claude Leclercq. Claude Leclercq knocks the ball to his team mate, Rafael Alvarez. Rafael Alvarez shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
79.46
Alex Burley controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mike Waters. Mike Waters makes an attacking run forward. Mike Waters sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Alvaro Burgos gets down and covers it.
83.57
Gregory Raymond threads a neat ball through to Ivo Koroglu. Ivo Koroglu sees Eoin Newby in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eoin Newby knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.41
Nicholas Jones drives a long ball upfield. Guillermo Leon knocks in a cross ball towards Ivo Koroglu. Ivo Koroglu flicks the ball with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Rui Douglas 27 Eoin Newby 51 Ivo Koroglu 85 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Alvaro Burgos (GK)
8
2. Gregory Raymond (DEF)
6
3. Alexandru Codrea (DEF)
6
4. Nicholas Jones (DEF)
6
5. Stan Bailey (DEF)
6
6. Guillermo Leon (MID)
8
7. Ivo Koroglu (MID)
9
8. Rui Douglas (ATT)
7
9. Alun Eustace (ATT)
6
10. Mark Pearce (ATT)
6
11. Eoin Newby (ATT)
7
12. Steven Severs (DEF)
0
13. Marinos Katsouranis (MID)
0
14. Andreas Jonssen (ATT)
0
1. Zac Diaz (GK)
7
2. Claude Leclercq (DEF)
6
3. Alex Burley (DEF)
6
4. Claus Lundekvam (DEF)
6
5. Carl Campbell (DEF)
6
6. Mike Waters (MID)
6
7. Isaiah Peckham (MID)
7
8. Martin Hierro (ATT)
6
9. Rafael Fernandes (ATT)
6
10. Luis Antunes (ATT)
6
11. Nathan Gatt (ATT)
6
12. Jan Simonsen (MID)
0
13. Jose Ramirez (ATT)
6
14. Rafael Alvarez (ATT)
6