Match Report


FulhamFulham     Tottenham HotspurTottenham Hotspur
Computer Player Computer Player Rik Mont Rik Mont
John PallisterJ. Pallister47
G
captain1
G
78Wes EtheringtonW. Etherington
Julian MenendezJ. Menendez76
D
2
D
72Des VernazzaD. Vernazza
Chris KantelbergC. Kantelberg74
D
3
D
71Leon BeckhamL. Beckham
Neil CroftN. Croft70
D
4
D
71Spencer InsleyS. Insley
Oscar DelgadoO. Delgado79
M
5captain
D
71Victor MonteroV. Montero
Lukas SierraL. Sierra73
M
6
M
74Enrique ButraguenoE. Butragueno
Julian ClarkeJ. Clarke65
M
7
M
75Jorge SoaresJ. Soares
Jaime VarelaJ. Varela33
M
8
A
79Simone DilisoS. Diliso
Gene FucitoG. Fucito81
A
9
A
79Sora OgawaS. Ogawa
Maarten Van Der ElstM. Van Der Elst81
A
10
A
75Alpay ÖzalanA. Özalan
Silvain HansmaS. Hansma75
A
11
A
74Darius LisbieD. Lisbie
 
Steve GrayS. Gray75
A
12
D
74Scott GranvilleS. Granville
Silvio VieiraS. Vieira73
A
13
M
71Chris GeorgeC. George
Emile PowellE. Powell65
D
14
A
73Graham PetersG. Peters

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Craven Cottage where Fulham play host to Tottenham Hotspur. A crowd of 16,369 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Fulham are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Tottenham Hotspur appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Platt.


0.00
The whistle blows and Fulham get the match underway!
10.49
Sora Ogawa makes a probing pass to Darius Lisbie. Darius Lisbie knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to John Pallister who gathers it comfortably.
15.43
Jorge Soares makes a simple pass to Sora Ogawa. Sora Ogawa rushes past Neil Croft! Sora Ogawa rockets a shot on goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Julian Menendez.
16.18
Des Vernazza makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jorge Soares. Jorge Soares chips the ball to his team mate, Alpay Özalan. Alpay Özalan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jorge Soares but the linesman indicates offside!
20.34
With a delightful solo run, Jorge Soares stretches the opposition's defence. Jorge Soares sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
21.52
Lukas Sierra deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Maarten Van Der Elst. Maarten Van Der Elst knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Leon Beckham.
24.47
Jorge Soares makes a beautiful solo run. Jorge Soares plays a one-two with Alpay Özalan and rushes in on goal... Jorge Soares muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. John Pallister is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
27.48
Jorge Soares plays the ball forward to Darius Lisbie. Darius Lisbie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
28.01
Jorge Soares runs straight at the opposition's defence. Jorge Soares whips in a cross ball towards Enrique Butragueno. Enrique Butragueno makes a convincing header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
38.14
Neil Croft catches Leon Beckham on the ankles. The referee calls over Neil Croft and warns him to calm down! Leon Beckham hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.29
Spencer Insley passes the ball forward to Enrique Butragueno. Enrique Butragueno laces a through ball forward to Jorge Soares. Jorge Soares lofts in a cross ball towards Sora Ogawa. Sora Ogawa outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but John Pallister reads it well. Superb keeping!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Fulham appear unchanged since the first half. Tottenham Hotspur also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Tottenham Hotspur kick off!
47.12
Julian Menendez makes a beautiful solo run. Julian Menendez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gene Fucito. Gene Fucito knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Leon Beckham.
51.42
Enrique Butragueno flicks a high pass forward. Simone Diliso controls it well on his chest. Simone Diliso knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
53.48
Lukas Sierra sees Julian Clarke in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Julian Clarke kicks a strong pass forward to Gene Fucito. Gene Fucito knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.20
Julian Clarke brings the ball forward. Julian Clarke edges inside the box! Julian Clarke makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
57.14
With vision, Lukas Sierra plays the ball forward to Silvain Hansma. Silvain Hansma knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Wes Etherington who gathers it comfortably.
60.34
Tottenham Hotspur have made a substitution with Graham Peters replacing Alpay Özalan .
61.43
Lukas Sierra plays the ball forward to Maarten Van Der Elst. Maarten Van Der Elst knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
67.08
Julian Menendez breaks forward. Julian Menendez knocks the ball forward to Silvain Hansma. Silvain Hansma shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
69.50
Darius Lisbie flicks a high ball forward to Graham Peters who takes it down. Graham Peters whips in a cross ball towards Simone Diliso. Simone Diliso gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it goes wide for a goal kick.
71.31
Julian Menendez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Oscar Delgado. Oscar Delgado flicks the ball to his team mate, Julian Clarke. Julian Clarke whips in a cross ball towards Gene Fucito. Gene Fucito makes a convincing header. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
72.10
Oscar Delgado makes a probing pass to Silvain Hansma. Silvain Hansma whips in a cross ball towards Jaime Varela. Jaime Varela is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Wes Etherington manages to gather it easily.
73.25
Leon Beckham flicks a high pass forward. Jorge Soares controls it well on his chest. Seeing a gap ahead, Jorge Soares plays the ball forward to Enrique Butragueno. Enrique Butragueno tries a spectacular long range effort but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
79.45
Lukas Sierra sees space and advances. Lukas Sierra plays the ball forward to Gene Fucito. Gene Fucito knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Victor Montero.
81.47
Julian Clarke deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oscar Delgado. Oscar Delgado lofts in a cross ball towards Gene Fucito. Gene Fucito finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
84.51
Julian Clarke knocks the ball to his team mate, Maarten Van Der Elst. Maarten Van Der Elst shoots from 25 yards but it's well over the bar!
90.00
Jorge Soares barges into Lukas Sierra. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Lukas Sierra hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Fulham

Tottenham Hotspur
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
2
4
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57.1%
42.9%
Play Area
29.9%
45.5%
24.7%

Scorers
Jorge Soares 24
Enrique Butragueno 28

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jorge Soares of Tottenham Hotspur

Match Ratings
1.John Pallister (GK)
6
2.Julian Menendez (DEF)
8
3.Chris Kantelberg (DEF)
6
4.Neil Croft (DEF)
6
5.Oscar Delgado (MID)
6
6.Lukas Sierra (MID)
7
7.Julian Clarke (MID)
7
8.Jaime Varela (MID)
6
9.Gene Fucito (ATT)
6
10.Maarten Van Der Elst (ATT)
6
11.Silvain Hansma (ATT)
6
 
12.Steve Gray (ATT)
0
13.Silvio Vieira (ATT)
0
14.Emile Powell (DEF)
0

1.Wes Etherington (GK)
6
2.Des Vernazza (DEF)
6
3.Leon Beckham (DEF)
6
4.Spencer Insley (DEF)
6
5.Victor Montero (DEF)
6
6.Enrique Butragueno (MID)goal scored
8
7.Jorge Soares (MID)goal scoredyellow card
10
8.Simone Diliso (ATT)
6
9.Sora Ogawa (ATT)
6
10.Alpay Özalan (ATT)
6
11.Darius Lisbie (ATT)
6
 
12.Scott Granville (DEF)
0
13.Chris George (MID)
0
14.Graham Peters (ATT)
6