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 Barnsley. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Fulham and Barnsley are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gilles Brooking.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Fulham and Barnsley are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gilles Brooking.
0.00
Barnsley kick off and get the first half underway!
3.08
Fernando Ferreira darts forward. Fernando Ferreira passes the ball forward to Noel Mendez. Noel Mendez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
4.49
Eoin Scholes advances with the ball. Eoin Scholes sees a break and surges forward. Eoin Scholes whips in a cross ball towards Mick Patterson. Eddie Davis catches Mick Patterson on the ankles. Mick Patterson appeals for a penalty! Given!!
4.49
The referee points to the spot..
5.46
Mick Patterson takes a cautious run up. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
6.25
Don Morrison flicks a high pass forward to Michael Skora who brings the ball under control. Michael Skora shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
8.47
Eddie Davis hits a low pass to Edoardo Murgita. Edoardo Murgita threads a neat ball through to Noel Mendez. Noel Mendez knocks in a cross ball towards Francesco G. Ferron. Francesco G. Ferron heads the ball goalwards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
14.26
Edoardo Murgita knocks the ball to his team mate, Alistair Carragher. Alistair Carragher deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francesco G. Ferron. Francesco G. Ferron lofts in a cross ball towards Christophe Ouedec. Christophe Ouedec is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it slams into the crowd!
15.08
Niccolo Guppy controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Davy Hendriks. Davy Hendriks knocks in a cross ball towards Mick Patterson. Mick Patterson makes a deft header. Teddy Banks gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
21.19
Don Morrison kicks a strong pass forward to Francesco G. Ferron. Francesco G. Ferron runs straight at the defence! Francesco G. Ferron tries a spectacular strike. Magnificent save by Gilles Hapgood!
24.52
Eddie Davis knocks the ball forward to Christophe Ouedec. Christophe Ouedec puts a great ball through but Michael Skora is slow coming back. It's an easy decision for the linesman. Offside!
36.12
Kevin Gallacher deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Christophe Ouedec. Christophe Ouedec runs straight at the defence! Christophe Ouedec makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Gilles Hapgood had no chance!! Goal for Barnsley!
40.05
Denis Revelles hits a low pass to Harvey Goldberg. Harvey Goldberg flicks a high pass forward to Neil Newby who brings the ball under control. Neil Newby knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.56
Morris Ferdinand makes a probing pass to Davy Hendriks. Davy Hendriks knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.22
Armando Terrevoli hacks Edoardo Murgita from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Edoardo Murgita carries on, but is struggling a bit.
45.00
Don Morrison comes in with a late challenge on Morris Ferdinand. The referee brings Don Morrison to one side and gives him a warning! Morris Ferdinand stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Fulham appear unchanged since the first half. Barnsley also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Fulham kick off and get the second half underway!
49.49
Francesco G. Ferron advances with the ball. Francesco G. Ferron passes the ball forward but Christophe Ouedec is offside!
51.39
Niccolo Guppy deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil Newby. Neil Newby runs straight at the defence! Neil Newby cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but is denied by Teddy Banks. Excellent save.
53.26
Francesco G. Ferron takes the throw-in. Don Morrison hits a low pass to Michael Skora. Michael Skora tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
55.14
Eddie Davis barges into Morris Ferdinand. Eddie Davis is shown the yellow card! Morris Ferdinand stretches but gets up unharmed.
61.39
Don Morrison receives the ball from a throw-in from Francesco G. Ferron. Don Morrison threads a neat ball through to Francesco G. Ferron. Francesco G. Ferron sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Gilles Hapgood.
62.27
Francesco G. Ferron takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Kevin Gallacher muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
63.08
Morris Ferdinand catches Don Morrison on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Don Morrison stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.47
Morris Ferdinand changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Morris Ferdinand lofts in a cross ball towards Davy Hendriks. Davy Hendriks makes a convincing header but it flies well off target!
72.58
Alex Souness knocks the ball to his team mate, Niccolo Guppy. Niccolo Guppy sees Mick Patterson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mick Patterson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Francesco G. Ferron.
77.01
Fulham have made 2 substitutions with Jacob Mann replacing Eoin Scholes and Gavin Ritchie replacing Morris Ferdinand .
85.50
Alex Souness surges forward with the ball. Alex Souness flicks the ball to his team mate, Neil Newby. Neil Newby knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eddie Davis.
90.00
Niccolo Guppy flicks a high pass forward. Mick Patterson controls it well on his chest. Mick Patterson lofts in a cross ball towards Niccolo Guppy. Niccolo Guppy makes a deft header but it whistles just wide of the post!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.7%
54.3%
Play Area
28.4%
45.7%
25.9%
Scorers
| Mick Patterson 5 (p) | Christophe Ouedec 36 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Christophe Ouedec of Barnsley |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Gilles Hapgood (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Armando Terrevoli (DEF) | ![]() | 5 |
| 3. | Eoin Scholes (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Denis Revelles (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alex Souness (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Niccolo Guppy (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Morris Ferdinand (MID) | ![]() | 6 |
| 8. | Harvey Goldberg (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Davy Hendriks (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Neil Newby (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Mick Patterson (ATT) | ![]() | 6 |
| 12. | Jacob Mann (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Gavin Ritchie (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Adam Harrison (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Teddy Banks (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Fernando Ferreira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Eddie Davis (DEF) | ![]() | 6 |
| 4. | Edoardo Murgita (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Kevin Gallacher (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Francesco G. Ferron (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Don Morrison (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Alistair Carragher (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Noel Mendez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Michael Skora (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Christophe Ouedec (ATT) | ![]() | 9 |
| 12. | Wes Fortune (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alistair Lightfoot (GK) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ralph Oliver (DEF) | 0 | |










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