Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Craven Cottage where Fulham play host to Reading. A crowd of 17,852 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Fulham are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Reading appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Bruno Debaets.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Fulham are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Reading appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Bruno Debaets.
0.00
0-0Reading kick off and get the match underway!
6.49
0-0Jason Pearson makes a probing pass to Mario Corsi. Mario Corsi rushes past Noe Quezada! Mario Corsi side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is miles over!
8.01
0-0Noe Quezada hacks Franceco Sgrò from behind! The referee calls over Noe Quezada and shows him a yellow card! Franceco Sgrò runs off the knock.
15.43
0-0Christian Courtois knocks the ball forward to Nick Luzhny. Nick Luzhny flicks a high pass forward to Steve Naylor who brings the ball under control. Steve Naylor shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but António Cano manages to gather it.
18.48
0-0Yannis Mitropoulos barges into Mario Corsi. Yannis Mitropoulos is warned by the referee! Mario Corsi runs off the knock.
20.58
Copain De Gier makes a simple pass to Steve Naylor. Steve Naylor plays a one-two with Mario Corsi and rushes in on goal... Steve Naylor shoots from just inside the box. Fantastic reaction save from António Cano!
21.21
Noe Quezada kicks a strong pass forward to Colin Glass. Colin Glass makes a probing pass to Oliver Behrens. Oliver Behrens whips in a cross ball towards Marco Seedorf. Marco Seedorf makes a convincing header. Peter Mendonca manages to gather it.
28.11
1-0Noe Quezada makes a simple pass to Yassine Sinouh. With a delightful solo run, Yassine Sinouh stretches the opposition's defence. Yassine Sinouh runs straight at the defence! Some good footwork from Yassine Sinouh provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
32.31
Yassine Sinouh makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marco Seedorf. Marco Seedorf plays a quick one-two with Elysée Gnohere and rushes in on goal... Marco Seedorf looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but somehow Peter Mendonca manages to keep it out.
38.21
1-0Steve Naylor comes in with a late challenge on Noe Quezada. Steve Naylor is warned by the referee! Noe Quezada carries on, but is struggling a bit.
39.49
1-0With great vision, Yannis Mitropoulos plays the ball forward to Yassine Sinouh. Yassine Sinouh flicks the ball to his team mate, Marco Seedorf. Marco Seedorf makes a great pass forward. Oliver Behrens runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
40.24
Copain De Gier knocks the ball forward to Steve Naylor. Steve Naylor flicks the ball to his team mate, Franceco Sgrò. Franceco Sgrò cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Fulham appear unchanged since the first half. Reading have changed their lineup with Kieron Windass replacing Franceco Sgrò. The Reading players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Fulham get the second half underway!
54.37
Nick Luzhny sees Kieron Windass in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kieron Windass finds some space and shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
55.29
Jason Pearson threads the ball through to Kieron Windass. Kieron Windass advances inside the box! Kieron Windass side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
57.51
Simon Oliver takes it forward alone. Simon Oliver skips past Titus May! Simon Oliver tries a spectacular strike but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
60.08
Copain De Gier threads a neat ball through to Mario Corsi. Mario Corsi rushes past Noe Quezada! Mario Corsi shoots from just inside the box. Superb reactions from António Cano. What a save!
66.48
Yannis Mitropoulos passes the ball forward to Yassine Sinouh. Yassine Sinouh threads a neat ball through to Elysée Gnohere. Elysée Gnohere plays a quick one-two with Oliver Behrens and rushes in on goal... Elysée Gnohere shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Peter Mendonca smothers it!
69.52
Noe Quezada controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Simon Oliver. Simon Oliver controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Elysée Gnohere. Elysée Gnohere shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Peter Mendonca. Excellent save.
71.38
Jason Pearson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kieron Windass. Kieron Windass plays a scrappy one-two with Mario Corsi and advances towards the goal... Kieron Windass looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It curls slightly but António Cano manages to gather it.
78.53
Copain De Gier knocks the ball to his team mate, Mario Corsi. Mario Corsi shoots from long range but it is miles over!
79.09
Yannis Mitropoulos makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Yassine Sinouh. Yassine Sinouh flicks a high pass forward. Elysée Gnohere holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Elysée Gnohere skips past Hauke Götz! Elysée Gnohere side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Peter Mendonca!
81.50
Serafim Mircea comes in with a late challenge on Copain De Gier. The referee calls over Serafim Mircea and shows him a yellow card! Copain De Gier runs off the knock.
83.45
Hauke Götz pushes mid-way up the pitch. Hauke Götz flicks a high ball forward to Mario Corsi who takes it down. Mario Corsi rushes past Yannis Mitropoulos! Mario Corsi tries a spectacular strike but it's a lousy effort!
85.54
Omer Lisbie sees a break and surges forward. Omer Lisbie decides to run forward with the ball. Omer Lisbie knocks the ball forward to Mario Corsi but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
90.00
With a delightful solo run, Yassine Sinouh stretches the opposition's defence. Yassine Sinouh finds some space and shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Peter Mendonca!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. António Cano (GK)
8
2. Noe Quezada (DEF)
7
3. Yannis Mitropoulos (DEF)
6
4. Yuudai Nakata (DEF)
6
5. Colin Glass (MID)
6
6. Serafim Mircea (MID)
5
7. Yassine Sinouh (MID)
9
8. Simon Oliver (MID)
7
9. Oliver Behrens (ATT)
6
10. Marco Seedorf (ATT)
6
11. Elysée Gnohere (ATT)
7
12. Torsten Hanssen (GK)
0
13. Takis Sarakis (GK)
0
14. George Smith (MID)
0
1. Peter Mendonca (GK)
8
2. Christian Courtois (DEF)
6
3. Hauke Götz (DEF)
7
4. Omer Lisbie (DEF)
6
5. Titus May (DEF)
6
6. Nick Luzhny (MID)
6
7. Jason Pearson (MID)
6
8. Copain De Gier (MID)
7
9. Mario Corsi (ATT)
7
10. Franceco Sgrò (ATT)
7
11. Steve Naylor (ATT)
7
12. Luca Zola (GK)
0
13. Kieron Windass (ATT)
7
14. Steve Gascoigne (MID)
0