Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Craven Cottage where Fulham play host to Derby County. A crowd of 9,547 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both Fulham and Derby County are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.


0.00
Derby County start the game by kicking off the first half!
12.07
Zisi Leandros kicks a strong pass forward to Simone Previtali. Simone Previtali knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.19
Zisi Leandros makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Silvio Alvarez. Silvio Alvarez knocks in a cross ball towards Simone Previtali. Simone Previtali powers a header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
32.13
Alan Murrin sees space and advances. Alan Murrin brings the ball forward. Alan Murrin shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
Simone Previtali barges into Dean Lumsdon. The referee calls over Simone Previtali and warns him to calm down! Dean Lumsdon grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
The second half starts with Fulham kicking off!
51.53
Patrick Oliver comes in with a late challenge on Danny Lockley. The referee calls over Patrick Oliver and warns him to calm down! Danny Lockley hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.26
Hugo Guerrero comes in with a late challenge on Dion Gallagher. Hugo Guerrero is shown the yellow card! Dion Gallagher runs off the knock.
59.54
Neil Gray threads the ball through to Trevor Lawrence. Trevor Lawrence knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Kossogonov. Jose Kossogonov is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
60.23
Zisi Leandros controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Nick Bould. Nick Bould shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Markus Ziege manages to gather it comfortably.
61.38
Yassine Fertout threads the ball through to Zisi Leandros. Zisi Leandros knocks the ball forward to Silvio Alvarez. Silvio Alvarez plays a perfect one-two with Simone Previtali and rushes in on goal... Silvio Alvarez shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Markus Ziege manages to gather it comfortably.
65.47
Dion Gallagher threads the ball through to Trevor Lawrence. Trevor Lawrence shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
69.01
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
72.54
Patrick Oliver knocks the ball forward to Trevor Lawrence. Trevor Lawrence whips in a cross ball towards Gilles Smithe. Gilles Smithe connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies wide!
73.43
Neil Gray threads the ball through to Jose Kossogonov. Jose Kossogonov whips in a cross ball towards Gilles Smithe. Gilles Smithe connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies wide!
75.48
Colin Smith clumsily knocks into Silvio Alvarez. Colin Smith is warned by the referee! Silvio Alvarez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.59
Patrick Oliver passes the ball forward to Trevor Lawrence. Trevor Lawrence shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
81.24
Ralph Lineker flicks the ball to his team mate, Hugo Guerrero. Hugo Guerrero passes the ball forward to Nick Bould. Nick Bould knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Colin Smith.
83.35
Hugo Guerrero threads the ball through to Simone Previtali. Simone Previtali finds some space and shoots from distance. Markus Ziege easily smothers it.
87.03
Danny Lockley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nick Bould. Nick Bould whips in a cross ball towards Simone Previtali. Simone Previtali heads the ball goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Simone Previtali of Fulham
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
4
0
Shots off Target
1
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
45.9%
54.1%
Play Area
21.3%
47.5%
31.1%