Match Report


FulhamFulham     Chester CityChester City
Josh DaviesJosh Davies Computer Player Computer Player
Shaun Lua-LuaS. Lua-Lua73
G
1
G
69Damien DelaneyD. Delaney
Emile PowellE. Powell66
D
2
D
71Syd HendrieS. Hendrie
Julian MenendezJ. Menendez76
D
3
D
71Danny NewbyD. Newby
Chris KantelbergC. Kantelberg75
D
captain4captain
D
64Del StuartD. Stuart
Kelvin ProctorK. Proctor67
D
5
M
67Kyle JoyceK. Joyce
Julian ClarkeJ. Clarke65
M
6
M
65John BurgessJ. Burgess
Lukas SierraL. Sierra74
M
7
M
64Augusto BordiA. Bordi
Steve GrayS. Gray75
A
8
M
63Eddie BoertienE. Boertien
Silvio VieiraS. Vieira74
A
9
M
57Daniele WrightD. Wright
Matthew OakleyM. Oakley74
A
10
A
73Liam WrightL. Wright
Fabian SchopfF. Schopf76
A
11
A
70Dave StandingD. Standing
 
Giuseppe KleinG. Klein65
M
12
G
56Adrian NewtonA. Newton
Richard HendryR. Hendry64
A
13
D
49David BowyerD. Bowyer
Pierre-Alain FlautoP. Flauto68
A
14
M
44Brendan MasonB. Mason

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Craven Cottage where Fulham play host to Chester City. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Fulham are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Chester City appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Nigel Mcgovern.


0.00
The first half starts with Chester City kicking off!
2.14
Chris Kantelberg hits a low pass to Lukas Sierra. Lukas Sierra deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fabian Schopf. Fabian Schopf passes the ball forward but Steve Gray is offside!
9.37
Lukas Sierra knocks the ball forward to Matthew Oakley. Matthew Oakley knocks in a cross ball towards Lukas Sierra. Lukas Sierra finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
10.52
Emile Powell takes a long throw-in. Julian Clarke makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Silvio Vieira. Silvio Vieira edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Silvio Vieira provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Fulham!
14.28
With some swift thinking, Daniele Wright plays the ball forward to John Burgess. John Burgess edges inside the box! Some good footwork from John Burgess provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
18.11
Chris Kantelberg knocks the ball to his team mate, Julian Clarke. Julian Clarke knocks the ball to his team mate, Lukas Sierra. Lukas Sierra knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Silvio Vieira is offside!
21.18
Julian Menendez kicks a strong pass forward to Lukas Sierra. With a delightful solo run, Lukas Sierra stretches the opposition's defence. Lukas Sierra plays a one-two with Fabian Schopf and rushes in on goal... Lukas Sierra shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
26.16
Lukas Sierra sees Steve Gray in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Steve Gray shoots from 20 yards but it flies just wide!
27.14
Emile Powell threads the ball through to Matthew Oakley. Matthew Oakley makes a probing pass to Lukas Sierra but he's offside!
28.04
Kelvin Proctor takes it forward alone. Kelvin Proctor makes a probing pass to Lukas Sierra. Lukas Sierra shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
33.51
Steve Gray threads a neat ball through to Silvio Vieira. Silvio Vieira tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Damien Delaney manages to gather it.
38.20
Seeing a gap ahead, Lukas Sierra plays the ball forward to Matthew Oakley. Matthew Oakley sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
44.36
Lukas Sierra plays the ball forward to Fabian Schopf. Fabian Schopf lofts in a cross ball towards Julian Clarke. Julian Clarke whips the ball goalwards with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
45.00
Syd Hendrie darts forward. Syd Hendrie cuts inside the box! Syd Hendrie rockets a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
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. Chester City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Chester City players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Fulham kick off!
57.45
Syd Hendrie comes in with a late challenge on Julian Clarke. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Julian Clarke hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.09
Fulham have made 3 substitutions with Giuseppe Klein replacing Julian Clarke, Richard Hendry replacing Matthew Oakley and Pierre-Alain Flauto replacing Fabian Schopf .Chester City appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
65.28
Augusto Bordi sees Liam Wright in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Liam Wright shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
66.57
Augusto Bordi makes a probing pass to Daniele Wright. Daniele Wright shoots from long range but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
72.46
Julian Menendez knocks the ball forward to Lukas Sierra. Lukas Sierra deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steve Gray. Steve Gray makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Giuseppe Klein but he's offside!
73.34
Syd Hendrie sees space and advances. Syd Hendrie runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Syd Hendrie knocks in a cross ball towards Liam Wright. Liam Wright jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Shaun Lua-Lua didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
75.11
Syd Hendrie hits a low pass to Augusto Bordi. Augusto Bordi kicks a strong pass forward to Daniele Wright. Daniele Wright finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
83.33
Giuseppe Klein deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Silvio Vieira. Silvio Vieira knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Steve Gray is offside!
87.56
Lukas Sierra flicks a high pass forward. Steve Gray holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Steve Gray shoots from distance. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Fulham

Chester City
Goals
4
2
Shots on Target
7
4
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
5
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.2%
46.8%
Play Area
22.1%
48.1%
29.9%

Scorers
Silvio Vieira 11
Lukas Sierra 21
Matthew Oakley 38
Steve Gray 88
John Burgess 14
Syd Hendrie 45

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Lukas Sierra of Fulham

Match Ratings
1.Shaun Lua-Lua (GK)
6
2.Emile Powell (DEF)
6
3.Julian Menendez (DEF)
6
4.Chris Kantelberg (DEF)
6
5.Kelvin Proctor (DEF)
6
6.Julian Clarke (MID)
6
7.Lukas Sierra (MID)goal scored
9
8.Steve Gray (ATT)goal scored
7
9.Silvio Vieira (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Matthew Oakley (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Fabian Schopf (ATT)
6
 
12.Giuseppe Klein (MID)
6
13.Richard Hendry (ATT)
6
14.Pierre-Alain Flauto (ATT)
6

1.Damien Delaney (GK)
6
2.Syd Hendrie (DEF)goal scoredyellow card
8
3.Danny Newby (DEF)
6
4.Del Stuart (DEF)
6
5.Kyle Joyce (MID)
6
6.John Burgess (MID)goal scored
7
7.Augusto Bordi (MID)
6
8.Eddie Boertien (MID)
6
9.Daniele Wright (MID)
6
10.Liam Wright (ATT)
6
11.Dave Standing (ATT)
6
 
12.Adrian Newton (GK)
0
13.David Bowyer (DEF)
0
14.Brendan Mason (MID)
0