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 18,417 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Fulham and Brighton and Hove Albion are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Fulham and Brighton and Hove Albion are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Brighton and Hove Albion kick off and get the first half underway!
6.41
0-0Arthur Ball controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rio Standing. Rio Standing whips in a cross ball towards Gianluca Diana. Gianluca Diana is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Glynn Gilchrist easily picks it out of the air!
10.14
0-0Alessandro Di Masi knocks the ball forward to Adam Moore. Adam Moore knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.59
0-0Alessandro Di Masi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paolo Hendrie. Paolo Hendrie makes a probing pass to Rainer Bräutigam. Rainer Bräutigam tries a spectacular strike but it is miles over!
21.47
1-0Nigel Thatcher knocks the ball to his team mate, John Cottee. John Cottee knocks the ball to his team mate, Rio Standing. Rio Standing lofts in a cross ball towards Robert Brand. Robert Brand is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
28.51
Graeme Walker makes a probing pass to Wes Haynes. Wes Haynes decides to run forward with the ball. Wes Haynes goes all the way! Wes Haynes tries a spectacular strike. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Wes Haynes!
33.13
2-0Fulham are easily keeping Brighton and Hove Albion at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
34.37
2-0Robert Brand hacks Armin Thiele from behind! Robert Brand is warned by the referee! Armin Thiele runs off the knock.
36.03
2-0Bruno Quaresma barges into Robert Brand. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Robert Brand hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.40
John Cottee chips the ball to his team mate, Gianluca Diana. Gianluca Diana whips in a cross ball towards Robert Brand. Robert Brand directs the ball goalwards with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
42.26
Alessandro Di Masi knocks the ball to his team mate, Paolo Hendrie. Paolo Hendrie lofts in a cross ball towards Rainer Bräutigam. Rainer Bräutigam is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Carlton Gower is on top of it.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Fulham start the second half!
47.54
Bruno Quaresma makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Thomas Morales. Thomas Morales passes the ball forward to Adam Moore. Adam Moore tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
48.01
John Cottee controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Robert Brand. Robert Brand sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
51.47
Thomas Morales knocks the ball to his team mate, Paolo Hendrie. Paolo Hendrie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.03
Arthur Ball knocks the ball forward to Gianluca Diana. Gianluca Diana knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
55.02
Alessandro Di Masi kicks a strong pass forward to Paolo Hendrie. Paolo Hendrie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.56
Thomas Morales chips the ball to his team mate, Paolo Hendrie. Paolo Hendrie whips in a cross ball towards Adam Moore. Adam Moore heads the ball goalwards. Magnificent save by Carlton Gower!
60.33
Wes Haynes makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rio Standing. Rio Standing knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Brand. Robert Brand powers a header at goal. Glynn Gilchrist is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
63.23
Thomas Morales surges forward with the ball. Thomas Morales whips in a cross ball towards Rainer Bräutigam. Rainer Bräutigam is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Carlton Gower easily smothers it.
66.03
Fabrizio Florio flicks the ball to his team mate, Arthur Ball. Arthur Ball kicks a strong pass forward to Gianluca Diana. Gianluca Diana whips in a cross ball towards Robert Brand. Robert Brand connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Robert Brand scores for Fulham!!
69.47
Wes Haynes flicks the ball to his team mate, Gianluca Diana. Gianluca Diana makes a probing pass to Robert Brand. Robert Brand shoots from just inside the box. The ball comes in low, but Glynn Gilchrist easily smothers it!
73.03
Fulham are easily keeping Brighton and Hove Albion at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
78.36
Jean-Marc Kelban knocks the ball forward to Paolo Hendrie. Paolo Hendrie knocks in a cross ball towards Adam Moore. Adam Moore connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is miles over!
81.38
John Cottee controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rio Standing. Rio Standing shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Glynn Gilchrist easily smothers it!
83.53
5-0Wes Haynes brings the ball forward. Wes Haynes knocks the ball forward to Robert Brand but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
87.07
Jean-Marc Kelban passes the ball forward to Paolo Hendrie. Paolo Hendrie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
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
| Robert Brand 21, 48, 60, 66 Wes Haynes 29 |