Match Report


FulhamFulham     Sheffield UnitedSheffield United
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Nikolas WallnerN. Wallner53
G
1
G
62Stefan ArendtS. Arendt
Danijel PiquionneD. Piquionne65
D
captain2
D
63Darius MccannD. Mccann
Nicky HackworthN. Hackworth62
D
3captain
D
57Chris SummerbellC. Summerbell
Brian SmithB. Smith59
D
4
D
55Alexander ScowcroftA. Scowcroft
Des JessD. Jess55
D
5
M
76Jacob BeattieJ. Beattie
Jose MichelJ. Michel64
M
6
M
64Alistair FentonA. Fenton
Cedric PiquionneC. Piquionne62
M
7
M
61Clive GordonC. Gordon
Tommy CutlerT. Cutler58
M
8
M
60Scott SherwoodS. Sherwood
Omer MilburnO. Milburn74
A
9
A
78Edward YoungE. Young
Patrick MurrinP. Murrin60
A
10
A
59Fredrik DixonF. Dixon
Tony NaylorT. Naylor55
A
11
A
55Adrian VenusA. Venus
 
James MannJ. Mann52
D
12
G
57Glynn BrittonG. Britton
Duncan RiggottD. Riggott43
A
13
M
53Omer ShearerO. Shearer
Duncan McgovernD. Mcgovern41
D
14
D
52Ledley ThompsonL. Thompson

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Craven Cottage where Fulham play host to Sheffield United. A crowd of 9,512 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Fulham are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sheffield United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Malcolm Benali.


0.00
Sheffield United kick off and get the match underway!
4.42
Brian Smith hits a low pass to Tommy Cutler. Tommy Cutler sees Tony Naylor in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tony Naylor shoots from long range. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
8.16
Nicky Hackworth flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Michel. Jose Michel kicks a strong pass forward to Tony Naylor. Tony Naylor knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
12.52
Danijel Piquionne flicks a high pass forward. Cedric Piquionne collects the pass. Cedric Piquionne darts forward. Cedric Piquionne knocks in a cross ball towards Patrick Murrin. Patrick Murrin powers a header at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
15.26
Alistair Fenton makes a probing pass to Edward Young. Edward Young sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
22.58
Jose Michel knocks the ball forward to Tony Naylor. Tony Naylor plays a quick one-two with Patrick Murrin and rushes in on goal... Chris Summerbell comes in with a late challenge on Tony Naylor. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
24.08
Edward Young clumsily knocks into Danijel Piquionne. The referee calls over Edward Young and shows him a yellow card! Danijel Piquionne grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
27.32
Clive Gordon passes the ball forward to Edward Young. Edward Young knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nikolas Wallner who gathers it comfortably.
32.50
Alexander Scowcroft flicks a high pass forward to Scott Sherwood who brings the ball under control. With a delightful solo run, Scott Sherwood stretches the opposition's defence. Scott Sherwood finds some space and shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
33.04
Cedric Piquionne flicks a high pass forward. Patrick Murrin controls it well on his chest. Patrick Murrin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.14
Jose Michel barges into Clive Gordon. Jose Michel is given a warning by the referee! Clive Gordon carries on, but is struggling a bit.
38.23
Scott Sherwood flicks a high ball forward to Edward Young who takes it down. Edward Young controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
39.55
Brian Smith hits a low pass to Jose Michel. Jose Michel changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Jose Michel tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
40.16
Jose Michel hacks Clive Gordon from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Clive Gordon runs off the knock.
44.59
Omer Milburn catches Alexander Scowcroft on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alexander Scowcroft runs off the knock.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Fulham appear unchanged since the first half. Sheffield United also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Fulham start the second half!
47.47
Cedric Piquionne knocks the ball forward to Tony Naylor. Tony Naylor knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
49.08
Alexander Scowcroft flicks a high ball forward to Alistair Fenton who takes it down. Alistair Fenton makes a probing pass to Adrian Venus. Adrian Venus tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
53.45
Darius Mccann advances with the ball. Darius Mccann passes the ball forward to Edward Young. Edward Young knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
54.50
Alistair Fenton sees a break and surges forward. Alistair Fenton shoots from 25 yards but Nikolas Wallner reads it well. Good keeping!
60.34
Danijel Piquionne makes a probing pass to Cedric Piquionne. Cedric Piquionne runs straight at the opposition's defence. Cedric Piquionne kicks a strong pass forward to Tony Naylor but the referee indicates it's offside!
63.50
Jacob Beattie brings the ball forward. Jacob Beattie lofts in a cross ball towards Fredrik Dixon. Fredrik Dixon whips the ball goalwards with his head but it's a woeful effort!
65.06
Jose Michel deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Omer Milburn. Omer Milburn sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
66.54
Jacob Beattie kicks a strong pass forward to Fredrik Dixon. Fredrik Dixon knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nikolas Wallner who gathers it comfortably.
73.06
Danijel Piquionne hits a low pass to Cedric Piquionne. Cedric Piquionne hits a low pass to Patrick Murrin. Patrick Murrin controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Tony Naylor through on goal. Tony Naylor shoots from just inside the box which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
77.53
Jacob Beattie takes it forward alone. Jacob Beattie tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
83.34
Jacob Beattie makes a probing pass to Edward Young. Edward Young knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nicky Hackworth.
84.05
Without breaking stride, Cedric Piquionne plays the ball forward to Tony Naylor. Tony Naylor whips in a cross ball towards Omer Milburn. Omer Milburn heads the ball goalwards but somehow Stefan Arendt manages to keep it out.
90.00
Tommy Cutler kicks a strong pass forward to Tony Naylor. Tony Naylor knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stefan Arendt who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Fulham

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

Possession
52.4%
47.6%
Play Area
27.4%
46.4%
26.2%

Scorers
Patrick Murrin 13
Tony Naylor 73
Adrian Venus 49

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Cedric Piquionne of Fulham

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

1.Stefan Arendt (GK)
6
2.Darius Mccann (DEF)
6
3.Chris Summerbell (DEF)
6
4.Alexander Scowcroft (DEF)
6
5.Jacob Beattie (MID)
7
6.Alistair Fenton (MID)
7
7.Clive Gordon (MID)
6
8.Scott Sherwood (MID)
6
9.Edward Young (ATT)yellow card
5
10.Fredrik Dixon (ATT)
6
11.Adrian Venus (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Glynn Britton (GK)
0
13.Omer Shearer (MID)
0
14.Ledley Thompson (DEF)
0