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Match Report

Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Craven Cottage where Fulham play host to Barnsley. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Fulham and Barnsley are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.


0.00
The first half starts with Barnsley kicking off!
3.37
Del Eustace kicks a strong pass forward to Gharib Bouchiba. Gharib Bouchiba shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
6.26
Steve Bos decides to run forward with the ball. Steve Bos controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Peter Sørensen. Peter Sørensen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.41
Clive Bolton passes the ball forward to Ugo Peckham. Ugo Peckham makes a probing pass to Christian Cassetti. Christian Cassetti knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Steve Bos.
12.20
Ugo Peckham knocks the ball to his team mate, Christian Cassetti. Christian Cassetti lofts in a cross ball towards Quim Ramos. Quim Ramos is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
15.34
Yurtcan Ayaz threads the ball through to Marcel Reimers. Marcel Reimers controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Peter Sørensen. Peter Sørensen shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Joe Unsworth!
16.26
Marcel Reimers deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul Schramm. Paul Schramm plays a perfect one-two with Gharib Bouchiba and rushes in on goal... Paul Schramm cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Paul Schramm scores for Fulham!!
20.54
Manfa Cissé knocks the ball to his team mate, Quim Ramos. Quim Ramos tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
27.01
Marcel Reimers chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Schramm. Paul Schramm lofts in a cross ball towards Gharib Bouchiba. Gharib Bouchiba connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
28.56
Marcel Reimers controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gharib Bouchiba. Gharib Bouchiba plays a perfect one-two with Paul Schramm and rushes in on goal... Gharib Bouchiba cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
30.56
Barnsley are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
34.26
Steve Wise deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gharib Bouchiba. Gharib Bouchiba knocks the ball to his team mate, Peter Sørensen. Peter Sørensen tries a spectacular strike. It's there!! Joe Unsworth has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
39.53
Nico Lang knocks the ball forward to Steve Wise. Steve Wise threads the ball through to Gharib Bouchiba. Gharib Bouchiba knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.05
Manfa Cissé chips the ball to his team mate, Quim Ramos. Quim Ramos tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Patricio Ismaël.
44.56
Darren Shearer surges forward with the ball. Darren Shearer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nico Lang.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!


45.00
Fulham kick off and get the second half underway!
48.00
Manfa Cissé flicks the ball to his team mate, Martin Gerrard. Martin Gerrard lofts in a cross ball towards Quim Ramos. Quim Ramos flicks the ball with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
54.26
Steve Bos makes a simple pass to Del Eustace. Del Eustace chips the ball to his team mate, Peter Sørensen. Peter Sørensen makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gharib Bouchiba but he's offside!
61.40
Barnsley are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Fulham's defence.
65.50
Anton Stadler threads the ball through to Del Eustace. Del Eustace chips the ball to his team mate, Peter Sørensen. Peter Sørensen goes all the way! Peter Sørensen makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but somehow Joe Unsworth manages to keep it out.
66.42
Darren Shearer threads the ball through to Christian Cassetti. Christian Cassetti knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Patricio Ismaël who gathers it comfortably.
67.31
Darren Shearer catches Steve Wise on the ankles. Darren Shearer is warned by the referee! Steve Wise hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.27
Morris Smith threads the ball through to Darren Shearer. Darren Shearer kicks a strong pass forward to Martin Gerrard. Martin Gerrard whips in a cross ball towards Christian Cassetti. Christian Cassetti flicks the ball with his head. Patricio Ismaël is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
78.16
Marcel Reimers flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Schramm. Paul Schramm shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
81.37
Marcel Reimers takes it forward alone. Marcel Reimers kicks a strong pass forward to Peter Sørensen but the referee indicates it's offside!
83.11
Yurtcan Ayaz takes it forward alone. Yurtcan Ayaz makes a beautiful solo run. Yurtcan Ayaz lofts in a cross ball towards Peter Sørensen. Peter Sørensen powers a header at goal. Joe Unsworth easily picks it out of the air!
85.40
Marcel Reimers kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Schramm. Paul Schramm knocks the ball forward to Peter Sørensen but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
89.41
Christian Cassetti hacks Yurtcan Ayaz from behind! Christian Cassetti is shown the yellow card! Yurtcan Ayaz stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Jermaine Parker flicks the ball to his team mate, Darren Shearer. Darren Shearer decides to run forward with the ball. Darren Shearer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nico Lang.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Peter Sørensen of Fulham

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 6 vs 2
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 3 vs 3
Offsides
Offsides: 4 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 62.6506024096386 vs 37.3493975903614
Play Area
Home team third: 26.51%, Midfield: 43.37%, Away team third: 30.12%