Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at The New Den where Millwall play host to Fulham. A crowd of 7,490 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Millwall and Fulham are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jonathan Wright-Phillips.


0.00
Millwall start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.01
Omer Milburn clumsily knocks into Kevin Thielemann. The referee brings Omer Milburn to one side and gives him a warning! Kevin Thielemann carries on, but is struggling a bit.
8.24
Adriano Myrtaj flicks a high pass forward to Peter Butt who brings the ball under control. Peter Butt flicks a high pass forward. Nick Roberts holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Nick Roberts knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.48
Jose Michel kicks a strong pass forward to Omer Milburn. Omer Milburn whips in a cross ball towards Tony Naylor. Tony Naylor connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Felipe Ferrer effortlessly punches it away to safety.
12.23
Chris Johnson sees space and advances. Chris Johnson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
16.08
Tommy Cutler flicks a high ball forward to Tony Naylor who takes it down. Tony Naylor knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Adriano Myrtaj.
20.30
Peter Butt plays the ball forward to Nick Roberts. Nick Roberts tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
24.18
Mick Allman knocks the ball to his team mate, Chris Johnson. Chris Johnson flicks a high ball forward to Ruel Gascoigne who takes it down. Ruel Gascoigne shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
38.41
With a delightful solo run, Chris Johnson stretches the opposition's defence. Chris Johnson makes a probing pass between the defence to Ruel Gascoigne. Ruel Gascoigne shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
42.25
Chris Johnson sees space and advances. Chris Johnson shoots from outside the area but it curls horrendously wide!
44.35
Des Jess controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Cedric Piquionne. Cedric Piquionne plays the ball forward to Patrick Murrin. Patrick Murrin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
Danijel Piquionne flicks a high pass forward to Jose Michel who brings the ball under control. Seeing a gap ahead, Jose Michel plays the ball forward to Tony Naylor. Tony Naylor lofts in a cross ball towards Patrick Murrin. Patrick Murrin makes a convincing header. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Millwall appear unchanged since the first half. Fulham also appear unchanged since the first half. The Fulham players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Fulham start the second half!
47.51
Cedric Piquionne makes a probing pass to Omer Milburn. Omer Milburn lofts in a cross ball towards Tony Naylor. Tony Naylor heads the ball goalwards but it's well over the bar!
51.59
Adriano Myrtaj passes the ball forward to Peter Butt. Peter Butt makes an attacking run forward. Peter Butt sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Nikolas Wallner is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
54.28
Cedric Piquionne threads the ball through to Omer Milburn. Omer Milburn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.46
Tommy Cutler makes a probing pass to Tony Naylor. Tony Naylor knocks in a cross ball towards Omer Milburn. Omer Milburn connects with a diving header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Good save!
65.39
Jose Michel threads a neat ball through to Patrick Murrin. Patrick Murrin knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kevin Thielemann.
66.16
Jose Michel barges into Chris Johnson. Jose Michel is given a warning by the referee! Chris Johnson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.08
Kevin Thielemann flicks a high pass forward. Chris Johnson controls it well on his chest. Chris Johnson passes the ball forward to Ruel Gascoigne. Ruel Gascoigne sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
71.22
Patrick Murrin hacks Dennis Seaman from behind! The referee warns Patrick Murrin to calm down! Dennis Seaman runs off the knock.
73.20
Syd Deane kicks a strong pass forward to Nick Roberts. Nick Roberts knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nicky Hackworth.
83.57
Jose Michel knocks the ball forward to Omer Milburn. Omer Milburn controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
85.29
Dennis Seaman makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Chris Johnson. Chris Johnson darts forward. Chris Johnson sees Nick Roberts just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Nick Roberts looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but Nikolas Wallner is on top of his game. Quality keeping!
90.00
Chris Johnson threads a neat ball through to Ruel Gascoigne. Ruel Gascoigne shoots from distance. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

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

Possession
59.2%
40.8%
Play Area
31.6%
44.7%
23.7%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Chris Johnson of Millwall

Match Ratings
1.Felipe Ferrer (GK)
7
2.Mick Allman (DEF)
6
3.Kevin Thielemann (DEF)
6
4.Adriano Myrtaj (DEF)
7
5.Dennis Seaman (DEF)
6
6.Peter Butt (MID)goal scored
8
7.Syd Deane (MID)
6
8.Chris Johnson (MID)
9
9.Ruel Gascoigne (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Nick Roberts (ATT)
6
11.Jason Formon (ATT)
6
 
12.Jack Promes (DEF)
0
13.Ian Vickers (GK)
0
14.Duncan Woodcock (MID)
0

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)
6
7.Cedric Piquionne (MID)
6
8.Tommy Cutler (MID)
6
9.Omer Milburn (ATT)
6
10.Patrick Murrin (ATT)
5
11.Tony Naylor (ATT)
6
 
12.James Mann (DEF)
0
13.Duncan Riggott (ATT)
0
14.Duncan Mcgovern (DEF)
0