Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Snow flakes fill the overcast sky here at Craven Cottage where Fulham play host to Manchester United. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Fulham are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Manchester United appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Ian Matthews.
The pitch is in good condition.
Fulham are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Manchester United appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Ian Matthews.
0.00
0-0Manchester United kick off!
2.13
1-0Jacob Gascoigne takes it forward alone. Jacob Gascoigne controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Arturo Ocampo through on goal. Arturo Ocampo strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. What a cracker!! Carl Lee had no chance!! Goal for Fulham!
6.44
1-0Adam Batty advances with the ball. Without breaking stride, Adam Batty plays the ball forward to Sin'ichi Sugiyama. Sin'ichi Sugiyama shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
8.12
Ian Christie threads a neat ball through to Yacine Amrani. Yacine Amrani knocks in a cross ball towards Steve Terry. Steve Terry makes a convincing header but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
10.02
1-0Adam Batty makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mirko Franchi. Mirko Franchi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.38
Donny De Gier controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Renzo Marcolini. Renzo Marcolini passes the ball forward to Patrick Chadwick. Patrick Chadwick whips in a cross ball towards Mirko Franchi. Mirko Franchi beats his man to it with a header but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
14.46
Sin'ichi Sugiyama sees Martin Di Giuliantonio in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Martin Di Giuliantonio whips in a cross ball towards Patrick Chadwick. Patrick Chadwick directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
28.03
1-1George Kahn hacks Martin Di Giuliantonio from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Martin Di Giuliantonio grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
28.03
1-1Free kick to Manchester United just outside the area...
29.40
Martin Di Giuliantonio slowly runs up and sends in a curling shot. It's is just wide of the post. Good effort.
30.35
Les Salako sees Yacine Amrani in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Yacine Amrani knocks in a cross ball towards Steve Terry. Steve Terry flicks the ball with his head. Steve Terry scores for Fulham!!
33.38
2-1Eoin Newby clumsily knocks into Francisco Soares. The referee brings Eoin Newby to one side and gives him a warning! Francisco Soares runs off the knock.
36.04
Jacob Gascoigne knocks the ball to his team mate, Yacine Amrani. Yacine Amrani makes a probing pass between the defence to Jacob Gascoigne. Jacob Gascoigne tries a spectacular strike but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
38.20
2-1George Kahn breaks forward. George Kahn sees space and advances. George Kahn lofts in a cross ball towards Eoin Newby. Eoin Newby flicks the ball with his head but somehow Carl Lee manages to keep it out.
45.00
2-1Steve Terry makes a probing pass to Arturo Ocampo. Arturo Ocampo threads the ball through to Eoin Newby but he's offside!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Fulham appear unchanged since the first half. Manchester United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Fulham get the second half underway!
49.03
Les Shearer makes a probing pass to Steve Terry. Steve Terry chips the ball to his team mate, Eoin Newby. Eoin Newby shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
54.20
Claus Schmeichel flicks a high pass forward. Adam Batty collects the pass. Adam Batty chips the ball to his team mate, Patrick Chadwick. Patrick Chadwick lofts in a cross ball towards Quim Alves. Quim Alves directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
60.23
2-2Manchester United have made a substitution with Franco Maltagliati replacing Adam Batty .
72.54
Ian Christie threads a neat ball through to Eoin Newby. Eoin Newby flicks a high pass forward. Yacine Amrani holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Yacine Amrani shoots from long range but it is shockingly off target!
73.23
Ian Christie controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jacob Gascoigne. Jacob Gascoigne threads a neat ball through to Yacine Amrani. Yacine Amrani whips in a cross ball towards Eoin Newby. Eoin Newby connects with a diving header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
78.03
Isaiah Peckham knocks the ball to his team mate, Jacob Gascoigne. Jacob Gascoigne shoots from long range his aim is horrendously poor!
79.26
Jacob Gascoigne barges into Franco Maltagliati. The referee warns Jacob Gascoigne to calm down! Franco Maltagliati stretches but gets up unharmed.
81.28
Les Shearer hacks Mirko Franchi from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Mirko Franchi gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
83.01
Steve Terry makes a simple pass to Eoin Newby. Eoin Newby shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
85.52
Yacine Amrani controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eoin Newby. Eoin Newby threads the ball through to Arturo Ocampo but he's offside!
87.17
Les Shearer hits a low pass to Steve Terry. Steve Terry threads a neat ball through to Isaiah Peckham. Isaiah Peckham lofts in a cross ball towards Yacine Amrani. Yacine Amrani rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Good keeping from Carl Lee as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
88.18
It's a corner kick. Jacob Gascoigne kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Carl Lee drops low and scoops up the ball.
89.23
Donny De Gier deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francisco Soares. With a delightful solo run, Francisco Soares stretches the opposition's defence. Francisco Soares knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Nicolas Hanssen (GK)
6
2. Les Shearer (DEF)
6
3. Les Salako (DEF)
6
4. George Kahn (DEF)
6
5. Ian Christie (DEF)
6
6. Steve Terry (MID)
9
7. Jacob Gascoigne (MID)
7
8. Isaiah Peckham (MID)
6
9. Yacine Amrani (ATT)
8
10. Arturo Ocampo (ATT)
7
11. Eoin Newby (ATT)
8
12. Anthony Rodgers (ATT)
0
13. Lee Smith (ATT)
0
14. Jason Shearer (DEF)
0
1. Carl Lee (GK)
7
2. Renzo Marcolini (DEF)
6
3. Donny De Gier (DEF)
6
4. Claus Schmeichel (DEF)
6
5. Francisco Soares (DEF)
6
6. Sin'ichi Sugiyama (MID)
6
7. Adam Batty (MID)
7
8. Patrick Chadwick (ATT)
8
9. Martin Di Giuliantonio (ATT)
6
10. Quim Alves (ATT)
7
11. Mirko Franchi (ATT)
6
12. Carlos Meerdink (DEF)
0
13. Gianmarco Cassano (MID)
0
14. Franco Maltagliati (MID)
6