Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Craven Cottage where Fulham play host to AFC Bournemouth. A crowd of 9,497 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Fulham are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while AFC Bournemouth appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Lee Scales.
The pitch is in good condition.
Fulham are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while AFC Bournemouth appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Lee Scales.
0.00
0-0Fulham get the match underway!
3.53
0-0Without breaking stride, Morris Grimandi plays the ball forward to Ralph Marshall. Ralph Marshall whips in a cross ball towards Adam Carter. Adam Carter is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies just off target!
6.09
Glynn Cooper flicks the ball to his team mate, Gareth Midgley. Gareth Midgley plays the ball forward to Ralph Marshall. Ralph Marshall plays a one-two with Adam Carter and advances towards the goal... Ralph Marshall rockets a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
10.06
0-1Shaun Grimandi passes the ball forward to John Lisbie. John Lisbie whips in a cross ball towards Stuart Hutchison. Stuart Hutchison makes a convincing header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Kelvin Byrne with no chance!! Goal for AFC Bournemouth!
18.11
Damien Abriel flicks a high pass forward to Aimo Di Salvatore who brings the ball under control. Aimo Di Salvatore flicks a high ball forward to John Lisbie who takes it down. John Lisbie plays a one-two with Stuart Hutchison and advances towards the goal... John Lisbie rockets a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
21.24
0-1Ralph Marshall hacks Damien Abriel from behind! Ralph Marshall is warned by the referee! Damien Abriel runs off the knock.
33.34
Damien Abriel chips the ball to his team mate, Aimo Di Salvatore. Aimo Di Salvatore flicks a high ball forward to Tommy Moffat who takes it down. Tommy Moffat runs straight at the defence! Tommy Moffat tries a spectacular strike. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
38.03
Martin Smithe comes in with a late challenge on Damien Abriel. The referee brings Martin Smithe to one side and gives him a warning! Damien Abriel stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.03
0-2Aimo Di Salvatore flicks a high pass forward. Tommy Moffat holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Tommy Moffat makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Stuart Hutchison. Stuart Hutchison takes a shot at goal. Kelvin Byrne easily gets down and covers it.
42.57
Glynn Cooper flicks a high pass forward. Morris Grimandi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Morris Grimandi flicks a high pass forward. Adam Carter controls it well on his chest. Adam Carter runs straight at the defence! Some superb footwork from Adam Carter provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal but is denied by Helder Marques. Excellent save.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Fulham appear unchanged since the first half. AFC Bournemouth also appear unchanged since the first half. The Fulham players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
AFC Bournemouth start the second half!
47.41
0-2Gilles Oliver comes in with a late challenge on Tommy Moffat. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Tommy Moffat stretches but gets up unharmed.
49.28
Morris Grimandi threads a neat ball through to Ralph Marshall. Ralph Marshall advances inside the box! Ralph Marshall looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it rises well off target!
51.27
0-2Martin Smithe threads the ball through to Adam Carter. Adam Carter skips past Gennaro Sbaglia! Adam Carter tries a spectacular strike. Magnificent block by Martial César!
54.07
Gilles Oliver flicks a high pass forward to Morris Grimandi who brings the ball under control. With imagination, Morris Grimandi laces a through ball forward to Harry Blake. Harry Blake shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
57.07
Damien Abriel catches Ralph Marshall on the ankles. Damien Abriel is given a warning by the referee! Ralph Marshall hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.20
Martin Smithe threads a neat ball through to Ralph Marshall. Ralph Marshall shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
66.25
Gilles Oliver comes in with a late challenge on Nicholas Bosnich. The referee calls over Gilles Oliver and warns him to calm down! Nicholas Bosnich hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.25
0-2Free kick to AFC Bournemouth just outside the area...
67.20
John Lisbie calmly steps up and drives a low ball which goes under the wall. The keeper is in a good position and gathers the ball.
69.08
Damien Abriel threads a neat ball through to Aimo Di Salvatore. Aimo Di Salvatore flicks a high pass forward. John Lisbie holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. John Lisbie knocks the ball to his team mate, Stuart Hutchison. Stuart Hutchison cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
77.13
0-2Fulham have made 2 substitutions with John Westwood replacing Moktar Bogaczyk and Tommy Hulme replacing Martin Smithe .
78.21
0-2Gareth Midgley makes a beautiful solo run. Gareth Midgley plays a quick one-two with Ralph Marshall and rushes in on goal... Niccolo Lloyd catches Gareth Midgley on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
79.52
Tommy Hulme flicks a high pass forward. Harry Blake comfortably collects the pass. Harry Blake runs straight at the defence! Harry Blake shoots from just inside the box. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
83.55
Aimo Di Salvatore catches Tommy Hulme on the ankles. Aimo Di Salvatore is given a warning by the referee! Tommy Hulme stretches but gets up unharmed.
85.34
Gennaro Sbaglia flicks a high pass forward to Aimo Di Salvatore who brings the ball under control. Aimo Di Salvatore flicks a high ball forward to Stuart Hutchison who takes it down. Stuart Hutchison tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Kelvin Byrne easily smothers it!
87.11
Gareth Midgley barges into Shaun Grimandi. Gareth Midgley is given a warning by the referee! Shaun Grimandi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.49
0-2Morris Grimandi flicks a high pass forward. Adam Carter controls it well on his chest. Adam Carter knocks the ball forward to Ralph Marshall but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
90.00
Aimo Di Salvatore runs straight at the opposition's defence. Aimo Di Salvatore knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but John Lisbie is offside!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
2
6
Shots off Target
6
1
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
5
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
54.7%
45.3%
Play Area
22.1%
43%
34.9%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Tommy Moffat of AFC Bournemouth |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Kelvin Byrne (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Moktar Bogaczyk (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Glynn Cooper (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Gilles Oliver (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 5. | Richard Pearce (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Morris Grimandi (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Martin Smithe (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Gareth Midgley (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Adam Carter (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Harry Blake (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Ralph Marshall (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | John Westwood (GK) | 6 | |
| 13. | Jonathan Unsworth (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Tommy Hulme (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Helder Marques (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Martial César (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Damien Abriel (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Gennaro Sbaglia (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Niccolo Lloyd (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Shaun Grimandi (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Aimo Di Salvatore (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Tommy Moffat (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 9. | John Lisbie (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Nicholas Bosnich (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Stuart Hutchison (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Marvin Evans (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Marama Bossis (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | David May (GK) | 0 | |