Match Report


FulhamFulham     Blackburn RoversBlackburn Rovers
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Nikolas WallnerN. Wallner54
G
1
G
64Richard TolleyR. Tolley
Danijel PiquionneD. Piquionne65
D
captain2
D
68Nick GriffinN. Griffin
Nicky HackworthN. Hackworth63
D
3
D
61Dominic WhiteD. White
Brian SmithB. Smith59
D
4
D
58Laurent TassaliL. Tassali
Des JessD. Jess55
D
5
M
63Arthur WeaverA. Weaver
Jose MichelJ. Michel64
M
6
M
51Chris LjungbergC. Ljungberg
Cedric PiquionneC. Piquionne62
M
7
M
48Steven DeaneS. Deane
Anthony RowettA. Rowett36
M
8
M
47Trevor EustaceT. Eustace
Omer MilburnO. Milburn74
A
9
A
70Titus RufusT. Rufus
Patrick MurrinP. Murrin60
A
10
A
62Darren RiggottD. Riggott
Tony NaylorT. Naylor55
A
11captain
A
55Alun HitchcockA. Hitchcock
 
James MannJ. Mann52
D
12
D
51Michael ThirlwellM. Thirlwell
Duncan RiggottD. Riggott44
A
13
G
51Leon TaylorL. Taylor
Duncan McgovernD. Mcgovern41
D
14
A
51Kemal DrydenK. Dryden

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Craven Cottage where Fulham play host to Blackburn Rovers. A crowd of 8,667 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Fulham are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Blackburn Rovers appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jonathan Griffin.


0.00
Blackburn Rovers start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.37
With imagination, Steven Deane plays the ball forward to Alun Hitchcock. Alun Hitchcock runs straight at the defence! Alun Hitchcock side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. Nikolas Wallner is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
8.31
Darren Riggott hacks Des Jess from behind! Darren Riggott is given a warning by the referee! Des Jess stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.48
Trevor Eustace plays the ball forward to Titus Rufus. Titus Rufus plays a one-two with Alun Hitchcock and rushes in on goal... Titus Rufus makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
16.21
Chris Ljungberg makes a probing pass to Darren Riggott. Darren Riggott shoots from long range. Good keeping from Nikolas Wallner as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
17.10
Corner kick to Blackburn Rovers. Trevor Eustace plays it to the far post. Nikolas Wallner drops low and scoops up the ball.
26.44
Jose Michel makes a simple pass to Patrick Murrin. Patrick Murrin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.45
Chris Ljungberg deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Darren Riggott. Darren Riggott knocks in a cross ball towards Alun Hitchcock. Alun Hitchcock makes a looping header on goal but is denied by Des Jess. Excellent block.
39.46
Nick Griffin pushes mid-way up the pitch. Nick Griffin knocks the ball to his team mate, Darren Riggott. Darren Riggott rushes past Brian Smith! Darren Riggott tries a spectacular strike but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
40.15
Cedric Piquionne makes a simple pass to Tony Naylor. Tony Naylor knocks in a cross ball towards Patrick Murrin. Patrick Murrin flicks the ball with his head. Richard Tolley didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
45.00
Nicky Hackworth flicks a high pass forward. Anthony Rowett collects the pass. Anthony Rowett knocks the ball to his team mate, Patrick Murrin. Patrick Murrin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
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. Blackburn Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half. The Fulham players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Fulham kick off and get the second half underway!
47.57
Trevor Eustace threads a neat ball through to Titus Rufus. Titus Rufus runs straight at the defence! Nicky Hackworth hacks Titus Rufus from behind! Titus Rufus appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
49.42
Jose Michel flicks a high ball forward to Patrick Murrin who takes it down. Patrick Murrin knocks the ball to his team mate, Tony Naylor. Tony Naylor shoots from just inside the box. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
54.15
Dominic White makes a strong solo run forward. Dominic White threads the ball through to Alun Hitchcock. Alun Hitchcock shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Nikolas Wallner.
55.13
Arthur Weaver takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Des Jess reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
57.54
Nicky Hackworth passes the ball forward to Jose Michel. Jose Michel picks a pass forward to Tony Naylor. Tony Naylor whips in a cross ball towards Omer Milburn. Omer Milburn shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Richard Tolley is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
60.28
Blackburn Rovers have made 3 substitutions with Michael Thirlwell replacing Nick Griffin, Leon Taylor replacing Trevor Eustace and Kemal Dryden replacing Darren Riggott .
61.31
Leon Taylor makes a probing pass to Kemal Dryden. Kemal Dryden threads the ball through to Alun Hitchcock but he's offside!
63.17
Steven Deane makes a simple pass to Kemal Dryden. Kemal Dryden sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
73.22
Cedric Piquionne hacks Chris Ljungberg from behind! The referee warns Cedric Piquionne to calm down! Chris Ljungberg stretches but gets up unharmed.
78.09
Danijel Piquionne threads a neat ball through to Jose Michel. With great vision, Jose Michel plays the ball forward to Omer Milburn. Omer Milburn knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Michael Thirlwell.
81.19
Michael Thirlwell hacks Omer Milburn from behind! Michael Thirlwell is given a warning by the referee! Omer Milburn stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Fulham

Blackburn Rovers
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
45.9%
54.1%
Play Area
29.5%
47.5%
23%

Scorers
Omer Milburn 58
Alun Hitchcock 4

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alun Hitchcock of Blackburn Rovers

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

1.Richard Tolley (GK)
6
2.Nick Griffin (DEF)
7
3.Dominic White (DEF)
7
4.Laurent Tassali (DEF)
7
5.Arthur Weaver (MID)
6
6.Chris Ljungberg (MID)
6
7.Steven Deane (MID)
7
8.Trevor Eustace (MID)
6
9.Titus Rufus (ATT)
7
10.Darren Riggott (ATT)
7
11.Alun Hitchcock (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Michael Thirlwell (DEF)
5
13.Leon Taylor (GK)
7
14.Kemal Dryden (ATT)
6