Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Craven Cottage where Fulham play host to Brighton and Hove Albion. A crowd of 9,714 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both Fulham and Brighton and Hove Albion are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Fulham and Brighton and Hove Albion are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Fulham kick off and get the first half underway!
2.54
1-0Danny Lockley passes the ball forward to Nick Bould. Nick Bould shoots from outside the area. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
6.23
1-0Danny Lockley sees a break and surges forward. Danny Lockley plays a perfect one-two with Nick Bould and rushes in on goal... Danny Lockley shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
9.06
1-0Frank Howells hacks Danny Lockley from behind! Frank Howells is given a warning by the referee! Danny Lockley runs off the knock.
10.02
1-0Ismael Izzet makes a simple pass to Jerry Melia. Jerry Melia makes a probing pass to Gabriel Solis. Gabriel Solis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.43
Michael Herzog sees space and advances. Michael Herzog threads the ball through to Muzzy Türkyilmaz. Muzzy Türkyilmaz shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
26.22
Hugo Guerrero kicks a strong pass forward to Simone Previtali. Simone Previtali sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
27.44
1-0Alexandre Alves surges forward with the ball. Alexandre Alves brings the ball forward. Alexandre Alves tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball comes in low, but Brett Garcia easily smothers it!
30.44
Dion Sheringham makes a probing pass to Hugo Guerrero. Hugo Guerrero kicks a strong pass forward to Silvio Alvarez. Silvio Alvarez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alexandre Alves.
32.23
Zisi Leandros passes the ball forward to Simone Previtali. Simone Previtali shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
34.45
Frank Howells makes a beautiful solo run. Frank Howells whips in a cross ball towards Javier Díaz. Javier Díaz connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
36.27
Michael Herzog passes the ball forward to Frank Howells. Frank Howells knocks the ball forward to Javier Díaz. Javier Díaz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
44.18
Michael Herzog knocks the ball to his team mate, Gérard Chevallier. Gérard Chevallier threads the ball through to Javier Díaz. Javier Díaz sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Brighton and Hove Albion kick off and get the second half underway!
53.40
Jerry Melia knocks the ball forward to Muzzy Türkyilmaz. Muzzy Türkyilmaz sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Brett Garcia easily smothers it!
54.22
Michael Herzog makes a simple pass to Jerry Melia. Jerry Melia makes a beautiful solo run. Jerry Melia knocks in a cross ball towards Muzzy Türkyilmaz. Muzzy Türkyilmaz connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Brett Garcia easily smothers it.
57.20
Gérard Chevallier controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Muzzy Türkyilmaz. Muzzy Türkyilmaz sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
59.32
1-0Gérard Chevallier takes it forward alone. Gérard Chevallier threads the ball through to Gabriel Solis but he's offside!
60.48
Danny Lockley flicks the ball to his team mate, Nick Bould. Nick Bould shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
61.44
Gérard Chevallier hacks Zisi Leandros from behind! The referee calls over Gérard Chevallier and warns him to calm down! Zisi Leandros runs off the knock.
69.38
Frank Howells makes a simple pass to Javier Díaz. Javier Díaz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Brett Garcia who gathers it comfortably.
71.34
1-0Gabriel Solis clumsily knocks into Dion Sheringham. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Dion Sheringham runs off the knock.
73.19
Hugo Guerrero comes in with a late challenge on Jerry Melia. The referee calls over Hugo Guerrero and warns him to calm down! Jerry Melia stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.27
Zisi Leandros advances with the ball. Zisi Leandros threads the ball through to Silvio Alvarez but he's offside!
77.57
Michael Herzog threads the ball through to Jerry Melia. Jerry Melia makes a simple pass to Gabriel Solis. Gabriel Solis whips in a cross ball towards Muzzy Türkyilmaz. Muzzy Türkyilmaz directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
81.24
Jerry Melia passes the ball forward to Gabriel Solis. Gabriel Solis plays a perfect one-two with Javier Díaz and rushes in on goal... Gabriel Solis takes a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
83.02
Andre Alves chips the ball to his team mate, Hugo Guerrero. Hugo Guerrero chips the ball to his team mate, Silvio Alvarez. Silvio Alvarez shoots from distance but Mohammed Gargo is on top of it.
84.06
Danny Lockley sees a break and surges forward. Danny Lockley plays a perfect one-two with Simone Previtali and rushes in on goal... Danny Lockley rockets a shot on goal but Mohammed Gargo is on top of it.
85.41
Danny Lockley chips the ball to his team mate, Silvio Alvarez. Silvio Alvarez shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
87.15
Ismael Izzet controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jerry Melia. Jerry Melia sees space and advances. Jerry Melia whips in a cross ball towards Muzzy Türkyilmaz. Muzzy Türkyilmaz heads the ball goalwards. Brett Garcia easily smothers it.
89.34
Adil Amzine knocks the ball to his team mate, Jerry Melia. Jerry Melia makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gabriel Solis. Gabriel Solis knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Brett Garcia who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
4
Shots off Target
5
6
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
44.3%
55.7%
Play Area
29.9%
42.3%
27.8%
Scorers