Match Report


FulhamFulham     Rotherham UnitedRotherham United
Tony SchofieldTony Schofield Computer Player Computer Player
Nikolas WallnerN. Wallner51
G
1
G
58Lauren Bisan-E. MarxL. Marx
Nicky HackworthN. Hackworth62
D
captain2
D
65Kemal FletcherK. Fletcher
Brian SmithB. Smith57
D
3
D
60Noel DuberryN. Duberry
Mickael DalmatM. Dalmat70
D
4
D
60Alberto RomeroA. Romero
Des JessD. Jess55
D
5
D
56Francesco G. BaronchelliF. Baronchelli
Alexander BeckA. Beck70
M
6
M
62Steven RedknappS. Redknapp
Jose MichelJ. Michel64
M
7captain
M
61Albrecht GleisensteinA. Gleisenstein
Cedric PiquionneC. Piquionne61
M
8
M
58Tony ElliottT. Elliott
Francois KlosF. Klos69
A
9
A
75Robbie BishopR. Bishop
Omer MilburnO. Milburn73
A
10
A
74Girolamo De FranceschiG. De Franceschi
Patrick MurrinP. Murrin60
A
11
A
70Jason ScowcroftJ. Scowcroft
 
Tony NaylorT. Naylor54
A
12
A
64Marcus DrakeM. Drake
Tommy CutlerT. Cutler58
M
13
A
61Carl OwenC. Owen
James MannJ. Mann51
D
14
A
58Adrian ImpeyA. Impey

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Craven Cottage where Fulham play host to Rotherham United. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Fulham and Rotherham United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Stuart Dublin.


0.00
Fulham kick off the first half!
4.54
Jose Michel kicks a strong pass forward to Patrick Murrin. Patrick Murrin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Francesco G. Baronchelli.
6.17
Steven Redknapp plays the ball forward to Girolamo De Franceschi. Girolamo De Franceschi cuts inside the box! Girolamo De Franceschi looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it flies just off target!
12.57
Albrecht Gleisenstein decides to run forward with the ball. Albrecht Gleisenstein shoots from distance but Nikolas Wallner is on top of it.
14.43
Jose Michel hacks Albrecht Gleisenstein from behind! The referee calls over Jose Michel and warns him to calm down! Albrecht Gleisenstein runs off the knock.
16.22
Tony Elliott flicks a high pass forward. Jason Scowcroft collects the pass. Jason Scowcroft knocks in a cross ball towards Robbie Bishop. Robbie Bishop flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Nikolas Wallner had no chance!! Goal for Rotherham United!
20.49
Tony Elliott deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jason Scowcroft. Jason Scowcroft knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nikolas Wallner who gathers it comfortably.
27.11
Jose Michel threads a neat ball through to Omer Milburn. Omer Milburn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.04
Cedric Piquionne flicks a high pass forward. Patrick Murrin collects the pass. Patrick Murrin runs straight at the defence! Patrick Murrin side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it is miles over!
34.48
With imagination, Tony Elliott picks a pass forward to Jason Scowcroft. Jason Scowcroft knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mickael Dalmat.
39.29
Tony Elliott threads the ball through to Robbie Bishop. Robbie Bishop whips in a cross ball towards Girolamo De Franceschi. Girolamo De Franceschi outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it's well over the bar!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Fulham appear unchanged since the first half. Rotherham United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Fulham players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The second half starts with Rotherham United kicking off!
48.02
Steven Redknapp kicks a strong pass forward to Jason Scowcroft. Jason Scowcroft lofts in a cross ball towards Girolamo De Franceschi. Girolamo De Franceschi heads the ball goalwards. Nikolas Wallner picks it out of the air!
49.43
Jose Michel flicks a high pass forward. Patrick Murrin collects the pass. Patrick Murrin lofts in a cross ball towards Omer Milburn. Omer Milburn makes a deft header. Lauren Bisan-E. Marx picks it out of the air!
53.32
Jose Michel chips the ball to his team mate, Francois Klos. Francois Klos knocks in a cross ball towards Omer Milburn. Omer Milburn knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it is tipped over by Lauren Bisan-E. Marx.
54.39
Alexander Beck takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Patrick Murrin cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
57.41
Des Jess makes a probing pass to Alexander Beck. Alexander Beck passes the ball forward to Omer Milburn. Omer Milburn shoots from long range. Lauren Bisan-E. Marx gets down and covers it.
59.40
Francesco G. Baronchelli comes in with a late challenge on Omer Milburn. Francesco G. Baronchelli is shown the yellow card! Omer Milburn carries on, but is struggling a bit.
61.40
Mickael Dalmat comes in with a late challenge on Girolamo De Franceschi. The referee calls over Mickael Dalmat and shows him a yellow card! Girolamo De Franceschi carries on, but is struggling a bit.
63.50
Steven Redknapp sees Robbie Bishop in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Robbie Bishop knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
65.56
Albrecht Gleisenstein controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jason Scowcroft. Jason Scowcroft tries a spectacular long range effort. It's there!! Nikolas Wallner has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
71.01
Brian Smith barges into Robbie Bishop. The referee calls over Brian Smith and warns him to calm down! Robbie Bishop runs off the knock.
72.20
Alexander Beck makes a simple pass to Patrick Murrin. Patrick Murrin lofts in a cross ball towards Francois Klos. Francois Klos beats his man to it with a header. Lauren Bisan-E. Marx manages to gather it.
73.57
Nicky Hackworth flicks a high pass forward to Jose Michel who brings the ball under control. Jose Michel hits a low pass to Francois Klos. Francois Klos lofts in a cross ball towards Omer Milburn. Omer Milburn finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The shot is on target but blocked by Francesco G. Baronchelli. That should have been a goal!
77.50
Fulham have made 2 substitutions with Tony Naylor replacing Francois Klos and Tommy Cutler replacing Cedric Piquionne .
78.60
Kemal Fletcher darts forward. Kemal Fletcher sees space and advances. Kemal Fletcher tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
84.13
Steven Redknapp threads a neat ball through to Robbie Bishop. Robbie Bishop whips in a cross ball towards Jason Scowcroft. Jason Scowcroft makes a deft header but it's well over the bar!
85.39
Jose Michel kicks a strong pass forward to Patrick Murrin. Patrick Murrin whips in a cross ball towards Omer Milburn. Omer Milburn makes a looping header on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
Nicky Hackworth sees Jose Michel in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jose Michel makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Patrick Murrin. Patrick Murrin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Lauren Bisan-E. Marx who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Fulham

Rotherham United
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
40.5%
59.5%
Play Area
25.7%
48.6%
25.7%

Scorers
Omer Milburn 85
Robbie Bishop 16
Jason Scowcroft 66

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jason Scowcroft of Rotherham United

Match Ratings
1.Nikolas Wallner (GK)
6
2.Nicky Hackworth (DEF)
6
3.Brian Smith (DEF)
5
4.Mickael Dalmat (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Des Jess (DEF)
6
6.Alexander Beck (MID)
6
7.Jose Michel (MID)
7
8.Cedric Piquionne (MID)
6
9.Francois Klos (ATT)
6
10.Omer Milburn (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Patrick Murrin (ATT)
7
 
12.Tony Naylor (ATT)
6
13.Tommy Cutler (MID)
6
14.James Mann (DEF)
0

1.Lauren Bisan-E. Marx (GK)
7
2.Kemal Fletcher (DEF)
7
3.Noel Duberry (DEF)
6
4.Alberto Romero (DEF)
6
5.Francesco G. Baronchelli (DEF)yellow card
5
6.Steven Redknapp (MID)
6
7.Albrecht Gleisenstein (MID)
7
8.Tony Elliott (MID)
7
9.Robbie Bishop (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Girolamo De Franceschi (ATT)
6
11.Jason Scowcroft (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Marcus Drake (ATT)
0
13.Carl Owen (ATT)
0
14.Adrian Impey (ATT)
0