Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Craven Cottage where Fulham play host to Southampton. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Fulham are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Southampton appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Fulham are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Southampton appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0Southampton get the match underway!
8.19
0-0Carl Watson flicks the ball to his team mate, Darren Shearer. Darren Shearer kicks a strong pass forward to Alberto Mercer but the referee indicates it's offside!
10.48
0-0Carl Watson kicks a strong pass forward to Alberto Mercer. Alberto Mercer lofts in a cross ball towards Teddy Gascoigne. Teddy Gascoigne flicks the ball with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
14.40
0-0Marcel Reimers comes in with a late challenge on Thierry Bloomer. Marcel Reimers is warned by the referee! Thierry Bloomer stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.25
Callum Elliott flicks the ball to his team mate, Carl Watson. Carl Watson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alberto Mercer. Alberto Mercer controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
20.37
Del Eustace makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Andy Collins. Andy Collins shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
24.24
Alexander Makin makes a probing pass to Marcel Reimers. Marcel Reimers threads the ball through to Paul Schramm. Paul Schramm threads the ball through to Andy Collins but he's offside!
27.54
Jermaine Plowright decides to run forward with the ball. Jermaine Plowright plays a perfect one-two with Dmytro Lytovchenko and rushes in on goal... Jermaine Plowright tries a spectacular strike. It's miles wide!
33.53
Warren Bloomer flicks the ball to his team mate, Darren Shearer. Darren Shearer makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Teddy Gascoigne. Teddy Gascoigne rockets a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
34.28
Jermaine Plowright controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dmytro Lytovchenko. Dmytro Lytovchenko finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
36.16
0-0Alejandro Castillo surges forward with the ball. Alejandro Castillo makes a beautiful solo run. Alejandro Castillo goes all the way! Alejandro Castillo makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Richard Nicholls.
38.52
Danny Hamilton brings the ball forward. Danny Hamilton goes all the way! Danny Hamilton shoots from just inside the box. It's miles wide!
39.23
1-0Alexander Makin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Del Eustace. Del Eustace sees a break and surges forward. Del Eustace goes all the way! Del Eustace shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The whistle blows and Fulham kick off!
48.43
Alexander Makin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Del Eustace. Del Eustace makes a simple pass to Andy Collins. Andy Collins tries a spectacular long range effort but it is miles over!
53.30
Jermaine Plowright threads the ball through to Andy Collins. Andy Collins controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Richard Nicholls manages to gather it comfortably.
57.09
Marcel Reimers passes the ball forward to Paul Schramm. Paul Schramm shoots from long range but somehow Richard Nicholls manages to keep it out.
66.52
Carl Watson sees space and advances. Carl Watson plays a perfect one-two with Darren Shearer and rushes in on goal... Carl Watson takes a shot at goal. Ben Kahn is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
72.26
Heikki Riska decides to run forward with the ball. Heikki Riska makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dmytro Lytovchenko. Dmytro Lytovchenko threads the ball through to Paul Schramm but he's offside!
75.51
Heikki Riska makes a beautiful solo run. Heikki Riska sees space and advances. Heikki Riska deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andy Collins but the linesman indicates offside!
79.28
1-1Southampton are easily keeping Fulham at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
83.49
1-1Thierry Bloomer threads the ball through to Alberto Mercer. Alberto Mercer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.13
Jermaine Plowright flicks the ball to his team mate, Andy Collins. Andy Collins controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it flies wide!
87.30
Marcel Reimers kicks a strong pass forward to Dmytro Lytovchenko. Dmytro Lytovchenko goes all the way! Dmytro Lytovchenko shoots from just inside the box. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
Heikki Riska knocks the ball to his team mate, Marcel Reimers. Marcel Reimers controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Paul Schramm. Paul Schramm goes all the way! Paul Schramm shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Richard Nicholls is on top of it.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
6
1
Shots off Target
5
4
Offsides
3
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
65.8%
34.2%
Play Area
27.4%
42.5%
30.1%
Scorers