Match Report
| Fulham | Fulham |  |  | Sheffield United | Sheffield United | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Ivan Rodriguez | I. Rodriguez |  | 57 | G |  | 1 | | G | 56 |  | Adam Black | A. Black | |||||||||
| Armando Terrevoli | A. Terrevoli |  | 63 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 51 |  | Gary Caldwell | G. Caldwell | |||||||||
| Jamie Mowbray | J. Mowbray | | 47 | D | | 3 | | D | 47 |  | Arno Röhner | A. Röhner | |||||||||
| Oleg Morris | O. Morris | | 45 | D |  | | 4 | | | D | 44 | | Julian Dean | J. Dean | |||||||
| Stephane Fanesi | S. Fanesi | | 67 | M | | 5 | | D | 44 | | Richard Brady | R. Brady | |||||||||
| Ezio Cesari | E. Cesari | | 63 | M | | 6 | | M | 51 |  | Jean-Luc Banchelli | J. Banchelli | |||||||||
| Fredrik Stewart | F. Stewart | | 48 | M | | 7 | | M | 50 | | Joe Lowe | J. Lowe | |||||||||
| Jacob Mann | J. Mann | | 41 | M | | 8 | | M | 48 | | Anthony Marshall | A. Marshall | |||||||||
| Neil Newby | N. Newby | | 63 | A | | 9 | | A | 57 | | Cleto Terrevoli | C. Terrevoli | |||||||||
| Adam Harrison | A. Harrison | | 54 | A | | 10 | | A | 55 | | Peter Kanu | P. Kanu | |||||||||
| Adam Riggott | A. Riggott | | 51 | A | | 11 | | A | 53 | | Glynn Perry | G. Perry | |||||||||
| Mick Patterson | M. Patterson | | 45 | A | | 12 | | M | 48 |  | Frederico Antunes | F. Antunes | |||||||||
| Adrian Dichio | A. Dichio | | 43 | G | | 13 | | M | 47 | | Adam Eustace | A. Eustace | |||||||||
| Alex Souness | A. Souness | | 42 | D | | 14 | | M | 46 | | Carl Granville | C. Granville | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Hanami |
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Craven Cottage where Fulham play host to Sheffield United. A crowd of 4,430 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Fulham are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sheffield United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nigel Ferdinand.
The pitch is in good condition.
Fulham are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Sheffield United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nigel Ferdinand.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Fulham kick off!
3.31
0-0Anthony Marshall flicks a high pass forward. Glynn Perry holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Glynn Perry controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Ivan Rodriguez manages to keep it out.
12.11
0-0Jamie Mowbray sees a break and surges forward. Jamie Mowbray makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Adam Harrison. Adam Harrison controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
14.49
Seeing Arno Röhner's run, Jean-Luc Banchelli quickly throws the ball into his path. Arno Röhner flicks a high pass forward to Jean-Luc Banchelli who brings the ball under control. With a delightful solo run, Jean-Luc Banchelli stretches the opposition's defence. Jean-Luc Banchelli whips in a cross ball towards Cleto Terrevoli. Cleto Terrevoli beats his man to it with a header but Ivan Rodriguez reads it well. Great keeping!
15.45
Julian Dean makes a simple pass to Jean-Luc Banchelli. Jean-Luc Banchelli edges inside the box! Jean-Luc Banchelli makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
18.41
1-0Adam Riggott flicks a high pass forward to Adam Harrison who brings the ball under control. Adam Harrison lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Newby. Neil Newby shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Neil Newby!
22.17
Anthony Marshall kicks a strong pass forward to Peter Kanu. Peter Kanu whips in a cross ball towards Glynn Perry. Glynn Perry finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
26.04
Peter Kanu advances with the ball. Peter Kanu finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
28.38
Julian Dean controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jean-Luc Banchelli. Jean-Luc Banchelli surges forward with the ball. Jean-Luc Banchelli plays a one-two with Peter Kanu and advances towards the goal... Jean-Luc Banchelli shoots from just inside the box but it flies just wide!
33.56
1-0Adam Riggott sees Neil Newby in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Neil Newby knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.29
Ezio Cesari brings the ball forward. Ezio Cesari knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Adam Black who gathers it comfortably.
36.39
Armando Terrevoli flicks a high pass forward. Fredrik Stewart collects the pass. Fredrik Stewart hits a low pass to Adam Riggott. Adam Riggott whips in a cross ball towards Adam Harrison. With a superhuman jump, Adam Harrison connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it's a woeful effort!
38.43
1-0Jamie Mowbray hacks Cleto Terrevoli from behind! The referee calls over Jamie Mowbray and shows him a yellow card! Cleto Terrevoli gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
39.52
1-0Adam Harrison hacks Julian Dean from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Julian Dean hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.03
Anthony Marshall takes a quick throw-in, which Jean-Luc Banchelli takes on the chest. Jean-Luc Banchelli knocks the ball to his team mate, Peter Kanu. Peter Kanu shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Ivan Rodriguez manages to gather it.
42.19
Joe Lowe threads the ball through to Anthony Marshall. Anthony Marshall makes a simple pass to Peter Kanu. Peter Kanu deftly passes the ball to Cleto Terrevoli, releasing him through on goal. Cleto Terrevoli shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Ivan Rodriguez is on top of it.
44.56
Jacob Mann knocks the ball forward to Neil Newby. Neil Newby tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Great 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. Sheffield United have changed their lineup with Frederico Antunes replacing Anthony Marshall. The Sheffield United players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The second half starts with Sheffield United kicking off!
51.42
1-0Joe Lowe runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Joe Lowe knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Glynn Perry is offside!
54.23
Jacob Mann flicks a high ball forward to Adam Harrison who takes it down. Adam Harrison advances inside the box! Adam Harrison muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it is shockingly off target!
60.34
Armando Terrevoli threads the ball through to Jacob Mann. Jacob Mann threads a neat ball through to Adam Harrison. Adam Harrison shoots from 20 yards. Adam Black is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
65.38
Without breaking stride, Frederico Antunes plays the ball forward to Cleto Terrevoli. Cleto Terrevoli shoots from 20 yards but it is shockingly off target!
69.18
Joe Lowe deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Cleto Terrevoli. Cleto Terrevoli deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Glynn Perry but the linesman indicates offside!
71.09
Jean-Luc Banchelli makes a beautiful solo run. Jean-Luc Banchelli makes a simple pass to Cleto Terrevoli. Cleto Terrevoli threads the ball through to Peter Kanu but he's offside!
84.02
Oleg Morris kicks a strong pass forward to Stephane Fanesi. Stephane Fanesi threads the ball through to Ezio Cesari. Ezio Cesari finds some space and shoots from distance. Solid save from Adam Black.
89.39
Jacob Mann threads a neat ball through to Neil Newby. Neil Newby whips in a cross ball towards Adam Harrison. Adam Harrison connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
4
4
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
1
3
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.4%
47.6%
Play Area
28%
45.1%
26.8%
Scorers
| Neil Newby 18 Adam Harrison 60 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Adam Harrison of Fulham |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Ivan Rodriguez (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Armando Terrevoli (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Jamie Mowbray (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 4. | Oleg Morris (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Stephane Fanesi (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ezio Cesari (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Fredrik Stewart (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Jacob Mann (MID) | 8 | |
| 9. | Neil Newby (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Adam Harrison (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Adam Riggott (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Mick Patterson (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Adrian Dichio (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Alex Souness (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Adam Black (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Gary Caldwell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Arno Röhner (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Julian Dean (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Richard Brady (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jean-Luc Banchelli (MID) | 9 | |
| 7. | Joe Lowe (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Anthony Marshall (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Cleto Terrevoli (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Peter Kanu (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Glynn Perry (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Frederico Antunes (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Adam Eustace (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Carl Granville (MID) | 0 | |