Match Report
 today's match is sponsored by FISO |
Match Report
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Craven Cottage where Fulham play host to Nottingham Forest. A crowd of 18,637 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Fulham are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Nottingham Forest appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Fulham are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Nottingham Forest appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Nottingham Forest kick off!
2.01
0-1Graham Taylor makes a probing pass to Daniel Blanco. Daniel Blanco whips in a cross ball towards Matthew Gallagher. Matthew Gallagher is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's there!! Carlton Gower has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
6.21
0-1Thomas Sbaccanti makes a simple pass to Daniel Blanco. Daniel Blanco whips in a cross ball towards Matthew Gallagher. Matthew Gallagher is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
9.48
Thomas Sbaccanti chips the ball to his team mate, Matthew Gallagher. Matthew Gallagher knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Blanco. Daniel Blanco is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
10.14
Fabrizio Florio kicks a strong pass forward to Arthur Ball. Arthur Ball flicks the ball to his team mate, Gianluca Diana. Gianluca Diana shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
12.52
0-1Francis Middleton hacks Gianluca Diana from behind! The referee calls over Francis Middleton and warns him to calm down! Gianluca Diana stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.31
Arthur Ball makes a probing pass to Robert Brand. Robert Brand whips in a cross ball towards Gianluca Diana. Gianluca Diana flicks the ball with his head. Gianluca Diana scores for Fulham!!
21.46
1-1Sixto Amaya knocks the ball to his team mate, Paul White. Paul White lofts in a cross ball towards Gianluca Diana. Gianluca Diana flicks the ball with his head. Isaiah Mendez easily picks it out of the air!
22.50
Thomas Sbaccanti flicks the ball to his team mate, Matthew Gallagher. Matthew Gallagher shoots from long range but it flies wide!
24.34
1-1Ronnie Hall deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniel Blanco. Daniel Blanco knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Graeme Walker.
32.25
Francis Middleton makes a probing pass to Graham Taylor. Graham Taylor makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matthew Gallagher. Matthew Gallagher lofts in a cross ball towards Samuel Mbami. Samuel Mbami flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Carlton Gower.
34.39
Graham Taylor decides to run forward with the ball. Graham Taylor tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
39.24
Martin Rodriquez kicks a strong pass forward to Thomas Sbaccanti. Thomas Sbaccanti makes a simple pass to Daniel Blanco. Daniel Blanco shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
40.18
Graham Taylor kicks a strong pass forward to Samuel Mbami. Samuel Mbami sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
42.38
1-1Ricardo Cruz knocks the ball forward to Matthew Gallagher. Matthew Gallagher makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daniel Blanco but he's offside!
44.10
Graham Taylor kicks a strong pass forward to Samuel Mbami. Samuel Mbami shoots from outside the area but Carlton Gower is on top of it.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Fulham kick off and get the second half underway!
47.49
Tomasz Deyna threads the ball through to Robert Brand. Robert Brand knocks in a cross ball towards Paul White. Paul White connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
48.39
Graham Taylor chips the ball to his team mate, Samuel Mbami. Samuel Mbami whips in a cross ball towards Matthew Gallagher. Matthew Gallagher heads the ball goalwards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
51.19
Fabrizio Florio sees space and advances. Fabrizio Florio sees space and advances. Fabrizio Florio tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Isaiah Mendez easily smothers it!
53.58
Tomasz Deyna deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Robert Brand. Robert Brand knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Isaiah Mendez who gathers it comfortably.
59.31
Tomasz Deyna comes in with a late challenge on Graham Taylor. Tomasz Deyna is given a warning by the referee! Graham Taylor runs off the knock.
61.07
Martin Rodriquez knocks the ball to his team mate, Graham Taylor. Graham Taylor kicks a strong pass forward to Matthew Gallagher. Matthew Gallagher controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Carlton Gower is on top of it.
63.47
Martin Rodriquez makes a simple pass to Thomas Sbaccanti. Thomas Sbaccanti threads the ball through to Daniel Blanco. Daniel Blanco knocks in a cross ball towards Samuel Mbami. Samuel Mbami is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
65.53
Thomas Sbaccanti deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Samuel Mbami. Samuel Mbami whips in a cross ball towards Matthew Gallagher. Matthew Gallagher directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Carlton Gower has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
71.45
Ronnie Hall deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniel Blanco. Daniel Blanco lofts in a cross ball towards Matthew Gallagher. Matthew Gallagher is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Matthew Gallagher!
75.26
Ricardo Cruz makes a simple pass to Daniel Blanco. Daniel Blanco lofts in a cross ball towards Samuel Mbami. Samuel Mbami directs the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
78.21
Martin Rodriquez makes a simple pass to Thomas Sbaccanti. Thomas Sbaccanti makes a beautiful solo run. Thomas Sbaccanti knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Blanco. Daniel Blanco is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
81.29
Francis Middleton makes a simple pass to Thomas Sbaccanti. Thomas Sbaccanti knocks the ball to his team mate, Matthew Gallagher. Matthew Gallagher goes all the way! Matthew Gallagher cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
85.01
Tomasz Deyna makes a simple pass to Paul White. Paul White knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Silvio Quaresma.
90.00
Ricardo Cruz knocks the ball to his team mate, Samuel Mbami. Samuel Mbami knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
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
| Gianluca Diana 15 | Matthew Gallagher 2, 48, 66, 71 Daniel Blanco 78 |