Match Report


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Match Report

Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Craven Cottage where Fulham play host to Middlesbrough. A crowd of 17,879 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Fulham and Middlesbrough are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.


0.00
The whistle blows and Fulham kick off!
2.43
Middlesbrough are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Fulham's defence.
6.44
Johnny Larrieu makes a simple pass to George Fletcher. George Fletcher kicks a strong pass forward to Niccolo Cutler. Niccolo Cutler shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
8.47
Fulham are easily keeping Middlesbrough at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
10.16
Graeme Priestley catches Jorge Reis on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Jorge Reis hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.52
Jorge Reis hacks Jakob Degn from behind! The referee calls over Jorge Reis and warns him to calm down! Jakob Degn hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
20.50
Jason Pallister chips the ball to his team mate, Alan Kasper. Alan Kasper threads the ball through to Jakob Degn but he's offside!
39.51
Darren Shaw hacks Daniele Wiltord from behind! The referee calls over Darren Shaw and warns him to calm down! Daniele Wiltord stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
Middlesbrough kick off the second half!
48.09
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
51.42
Johnny Larrieu makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daniele Wiltord. Daniele Wiltord threads the ball through to Niccolo Cutler. Niccolo Cutler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Michael Brown but the linesman indicates offside!
57.49
Isaiah Hall makes a simple pass to Alan Kasper. Alan Kasper shoots from 25 yards but Dale Henry is on top of it.
61.34
Jorge Reis chips the ball to his team mate, George Fletcher. George Fletcher knocks the ball to his team mate, Michael Brown. Michael Brown knocks in a cross ball towards Nick Pallister. Nick Pallister heads the ball goalwards but it curls horrendously wide!
71.28
Daniele Wiltord deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Michael Brown. Michael Brown knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dragan Zilic who gathers it comfortably.
73.37
Daniele Wiltord controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Michael Brown. Michael Brown shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
83.18
Darren Shaw controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Graeme Priestley. Graeme Priestley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jakob Degn but he's offside!
84.58
Jason Pallister threads the ball through to Jakob Degn. Jakob Degn goes all the way! Jakob Degn shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is miles over!
85.47
Johnny Larrieu threads the ball through to Daniele Wiltord. Daniele Wiltord brings the ball forward. Daniele Wiltord makes a probing pass to Michael Brown but he's offside!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!


The man of the match was awarded to Daniele Wiltord of Fulham

Match Statistics

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

Possession
Possession: 74.025974025974 vs 25.974025974026
Play Area
Home team third: 28.57%, Midfield: 46.75%, Away team third: 24.68%