Match Report
| Fulham | Fulham |  |  | Bradford City | Bradford City | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Nikolas Wallner | N. Wallner |  | 53 | G |  | 1 | | G | 58 | | Rainer Meyer | R. Meyer | |||||||||
| Danijel Piquionne | D. Piquionne |  | 65 | D |  |  | 2 |  | D | 69 |  | Gary Barrett | G. Barrett | ||||||||
| Nicky Hackworth | N. Hackworth | | 62 | D | | 3 | | D | 65 | | Fredrik Barmby | F. Barmby | |||||||||
| Brian Smith | B. Smith | | 59 | D | | 4 | | D | 65 | | Carl Boateng | C. Boateng | |||||||||
| Des Jess | D. Jess | | 55 | D | | 5 | | D | 56 | | Robbie Mills | R. Mills | |||||||||
| Jose Michel | J. Michel | | 64 | M | | 6 | | | M | 60 | | Eddie Oliver | E. Oliver | ||||||||
| Cedric Piquionne | C. Piquionne | | 62 | M | | 7 | | M | 59 | | Dean Grimandi | D. Grimandi | |||||||||
| Tommy Cutler | T. Cutler | | 58 | M | | 8 | | M | 58 | | Noel Dixon | N. Dixon | |||||||||
| Patrick Murrin | P. Murrin | | 60 | A | | 9 | | A | 55 |  | Oscar Jr. Caputo | O. Caputo | |||||||||
| Tony Naylor | T. Naylor | | 55 | A | | 10 | | A | 51 | | Matjaz Manzo | M. Manzo | |||||||||
| Duncan Riggott | D. Riggott | | 43 | A | | 11 | | A | 51 | | Fredrik Gascoigne | F. Gascoigne | |||||||||
| James Mann | J. Mann | | 52 | D | | 12 | | G | 54 | | Danny Mowbray | D. Mowbray | |||||||||
| Duncan Mcgovern | D. Mcgovern | | 41 | D | | 13 | | D | 54 | | Eoin Delaney | E. Delaney | |||||||||
| Anthony Rowett | A. Rowett | | 36 | M | | 14 | | D | 53 |  | Silvio Oliveira | S. Oliveira | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Hanami |
Match Report
The air is cold and hail stones bounce off the ground here at Craven Cottage where Fulham play host to Bradford City. A crowd of 9,103 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Fulham are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bradford City appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Oleg Robson.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Fulham are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bradford City appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Oleg Robson.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Bradford City kicking off!
3.47
0-0Tommy Cutler plays the ball forward to Patrick Murrin. Patrick Murrin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rainer Meyer who gathers it comfortably.
9.04
0-0Nicky Hackworth threads a neat ball through to Jose Michel. Jose Michel controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Patrick Murrin. Patrick Murrin knocks in a cross ball towards Duncan Riggott. Duncan Riggott connects with a diving header. Rainer Meyer manages to gather it comfortably.
10.07
Eddie Oliver flicks the ball to his team mate, Matjaz Manzo. Matjaz Manzo shoots from 25 yards but somehow Nikolas Wallner manages to keep it out.
16.42
Danijel Piquionne hits a low pass to Jose Michel. Jose Michel runs straight at the opposition's defence. Jose Michel tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
20.12
0-0Jose Michel sees Tony Naylor in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tony Naylor shoots from long range. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
22.16
Fredrik Barmby flicks a high pass forward. Eddie Oliver holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eddie Oliver threads a neat ball through to Oscar Jr. Caputo. Oscar Jr. Caputo lofts in a cross ball towards Matjaz Manzo. Matjaz Manzo makes a deft header but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
24.56
Tommy Cutler makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Patrick Murrin. Patrick Murrin plays a scrappy one-two with Tony Naylor and advances towards the goal... Patrick Murrin makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but Rainer Meyer reads it well. Well saved!
27.21
Carl Boateng flicks the ball to his team mate, Dean Grimandi. Dean Grimandi sees space and advances. Dean Grimandi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Nikolas Wallner!
28.37
0-0Noel Dixon barges into Jose Michel. The referee calls over Noel Dixon and shows him a yellow card! Jose Michel stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.04
Jose Michel makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Duncan Riggott. Duncan Riggott whips in a cross ball towards Tony Naylor. Tony Naylor knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
33.13
Carl Boateng knocks the ball to his team mate, Eddie Oliver. Eddie Oliver kicks a strong pass forward to Matjaz Manzo. Matjaz Manzo skips past Nicky Hackworth! Matjaz Manzo comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it rises well off target!
36.39
0-1Gary Barrett controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Noel Dixon. Seeing a gap ahead, Noel Dixon laces a through ball forward to Matjaz Manzo. Matjaz Manzo knocks in a cross ball towards Oscar Jr. Caputo. Oscar Jr. Caputo connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Nikolas Wallner is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
40.22
Eddie Oliver flicks a high pass forward to Matjaz Manzo who brings the ball under control. Matjaz Manzo shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Nikolas Wallner!
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. Bradford City 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 Fulham kicking off!
49.36
Noel Dixon flicks a high ball forward to Matjaz Manzo who takes it down. Matjaz Manzo shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
51.08
Nicky Hackworth controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tommy Cutler. Tommy Cutler flicks a high ball forward to Tony Naylor who takes it down. Tony Naylor knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Gary Barrett.
54.26
Dean Grimandi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fredrik Gascoigne. Fredrik Gascoigne shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
59.21
Cedric Piquionne darts forward. Cedric Piquionne knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Fredrik Barmby.
60.48
Dean Grimandi kicks a strong pass forward to Matjaz Manzo. Matjaz Manzo controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Nikolas Wallner.
61.27
0-1Noel Dixon takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Danijel Piquionne reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
66.20
Brian Smith threads a neat ball through to Cedric Piquionne. Cedric Piquionne sees Tony Naylor in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tony Naylor finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
71.55
Danijel Piquionne makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jose Michel. Jose Michel laces a weighted ball forward to Patrick Murrin. Patrick Murrin whips in a cross ball towards Duncan Riggott. Duncan Riggott connects with a diving header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
77.10
1-1Bradford City have made 2 substitutions with Danny Mowbray replacing Gary Barrett and Eoin Delaney replacing Dean Grimandi .
79.34
Cedric Piquionne knocks the ball to his team mate, Duncan Riggott. Duncan Riggott knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.39
Brian Smith controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Cedric Piquionne. Cedric Piquionne threads the ball through to Duncan Riggott. Duncan Riggott lofts in a cross ball towards Tony Naylor. Tony Naylor is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
84.53
With some swift thinking, Nicky Hackworth plays the ball forward to Tommy Cutler. Tommy Cutler knocks the ball to his team mate, Patrick Murrin. Patrick Murrin shoots from outside the area. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
85.42
Cedric Piquionne deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Patrick Murrin. Patrick Murrin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
5
5
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
62.7%
37.3%
Play Area
28%
41.3%
30.7%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Duncan Riggott of Fulham |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Nikolas Wallner (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Danijel Piquionne (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Nicky Hackworth (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Brian Smith (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Des Jess (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jose Michel (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Cedric Piquionne (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Tommy Cutler (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Patrick Murrin (ATT) | 8 | |
| 10. | Tony Naylor (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Duncan Riggott (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 12. | James Mann (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Duncan Mcgovern (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Anthony Rowett (MID) | 0 | |
| 1. | Rainer Meyer (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Gary Barrett (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Fredrik Barmby (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Carl Boateng (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Robbie Mills (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Eddie Oliver (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Dean Grimandi (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Noel Dixon (MID) |  | 5 |
| 9. | Oscar Jr. Caputo (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Matjaz Manzo (ATT) | 8 | |
| 11. | Fredrik Gascoigne (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Danny Mowbray (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Eoin Delaney (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Silvio Oliveira (DEF) | 0 | |