Match Report
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium where Tottenham Hotspur play host to Fulham. A crowd of 9,894 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Tottenham Hotspur are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Fulham appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Darren Lofthouse.
The pitch is in good condition.
Tottenham Hotspur are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Fulham appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Darren Lofthouse.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Tottenham Hotspur kick off!
2.48
0-0Billy Elliott kicks a strong pass forward to Billy Inglis. Billy Inglis controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
6.13
Glynn Cooper flicks a high pass forward. Gennaro Ivan Parisi collects the pass. Gennaro Ivan Parisi hits a low pass to Harry Blake. Harry Blake shoots from long range but it's a woeful effort!
10.44
0-0Glynn Cooper chips the ball to his team mate, Morris Grimandi. Morris Grimandi hits a low pass to Ralph Marshall. Ralph Marshall plays a scrappy one-two with Adam Carter and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Ralph Marshall provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but Andy Matthews is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
14.33
Billy Elliott passes the ball forward to Nicky Bailey. Nicky Bailey shoots from 25 yards but it's well over the bar!
18.33
Moktar Bogaczyk threads the ball through to Gareth Midgley. Gareth Midgley flicks the ball to his team mate, Harry Blake. Harry Blake sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies well off target!
20.36
Isaiah Oakley controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Billy Elliott. Billy Elliott flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicky Bailey. Nicky Bailey edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Nicky Bailey provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it flies just off target!
21.52
0-0Ralph Marshall hacks Brian Hitchcock from behind! The referee warns Ralph Marshall to calm down! Brian Hitchcock hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.23
Gareth Midgley makes a beautiful solo run. Gareth Midgley sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
30.25
0-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
32.30
0-0Gilles Oliver sees Gennaro Ivan Parisi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Gennaro Ivan Parisi plays the ball forward to Harry Blake. Harry Blake knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Brian Hitchcock.
33.17
1-0Andy Matthews knocks the ball forward to Tommy Potts. Tommy Potts kicks a strong pass forward to Billy Inglis. Billy Inglis lofts in a cross ball towards Damien Formon. Damien Formon flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Tottenham Hotspur!
36.23
1-0Billy Elliott threads a neat ball through to Damien Formon. Damien Formon threads the ball through to Billy Inglis but he's offside!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Tottenham Hotspur 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
The whistle blows and Fulham get the second half underway!
48.57
Andy Matthews makes a simple pass to Billy Elliott. Billy Elliott passes the ball forward to Nicky Bailey. Nicky Bailey knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Moktar Bogaczyk.
49.53
Gilles Oliver darts forward. Gilles Oliver sees a break and surges forward. Gilles Oliver kicks a strong pass forward to Harry Blake but the referee indicates it's offside!
51.43
Andy Matthews hits a low pass to Tommy Potts. Tommy Potts sees Damien Formon in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Damien Formon skips past Glynn Cooper! Damien Formon makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Glynn Huckerby had no chance!! Goal for Tottenham Hotspur!
57.27
Andy Matthews makes a strong solo run forward. Andy Matthews chips the ball to his team mate, Damien Formon. Damien Formon shoots from 20 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
60.10
Moktar Bogaczyk flicks a high pass forward. Gareth Midgley holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Gareth Midgley sees a break and surges forward. Gareth Midgley runs straight at the defence! Gareth Midgley rockets a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
65.18
Brian Hitchcock sees Tommy Potts in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Tommy Potts threads the ball through to Damien Formon. Damien Formon whips in a cross ball towards Nicky Bailey. Nicky Bailey rises majestically and gets a header on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
66.06
Andy Matthews threads the ball through to Tommy Potts. Tommy Potts brings the ball forward. Tommy Potts lofts in a cross ball towards Nicky Bailey. Nicky Bailey gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it rises well off target!
69.46
Tommy Potts plays the ball forward to Billy Inglis. Billy Inglis kicks a strong pass forward to Greg Cort but the referee indicates it's offside!
71.46
Moktar Bogaczyk flicks the ball to his team mate, Gennaro Ivan Parisi. Gennaro Ivan Parisi knocks the ball to his team mate, Harry Blake. Harry Blake rushes past Billy May! Harry Blake comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out but it slams into the crowd!
73.21
2-0Ralph Marshall hacks Andy Matthews from behind! Ralph Marshall is shown the yellow card! Andy Matthews hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.41
2-0Fulham have made 2 substitutions with Aladino Albonetti replacing Glynn Cooper and Daniel Beckham replacing Gennaro Ivan Parisi .
78.42
Morris Grimandi sees space and advances. Morris Grimandi whips in a cross ball towards Adam Carter. Adam Carter outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
87.10
Gilles Oliver flicks a high pass forward. Morris Grimandi controls it well on his chest. Morris Grimandi makes a probing pass to Adam Carter. Adam Carter lofts in a cross ball towards Harry Blake. Harry Blake is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
2
2
Shots off Target
6
6
Offsides
2
2
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44.7%
55.3%
Play Area
30.6%
38.8%
30.6%
Scorers
| Damien Formon 33, 51 | Harry Blake 87 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Damien Formon of Tottenham Hotspur |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Tony Bellamy (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Brian Hitchcock (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Isaiah Oakley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Andy Matthews (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Billy May (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Billy Elliott (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Tommy Potts (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Billy Inglis (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Nicky Bailey (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Damien Formon (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Greg Cort (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Craig Cleland (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alfred Howey (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Andy Pearce (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Glynn Huckerby (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Glynn Cooper (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Moktar Bogaczyk (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Gilles Oliver (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Morris Grimandi (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Cristian Pellegrini (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Gennaro Ivan Parisi (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Gareth Midgley (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Adam Carter (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Harry Blake (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Ralph Marshall (ATT) |  | 5 |
| 12. | Aladino Albonetti (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Billy Woodgate (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Daniel Beckham (DEF) | 6 | |