Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Craven Cottage where Fulham play host to Sunderland. A crowd of 9,439 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Fulham are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sunderland appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Fulham are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sunderland appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Fulham get the match underway!
6.57
0-0Paulo Ramos kicks a strong pass forward to Trevor McManaman. Trevor McManaman knocks the ball forward to Oleg Dixon. Oleg Dixon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tiziano Santoni but the linesman indicates offside!
15.30
Steve Bos makes a probing pass to Del Eustace. Del Eustace chips the ball to his team mate, Marc Marchal. Marc Marchal kicks a strong pass forward to Paul Schramm but the referee indicates it's offside!
20.30
0-0Teddy Lawrence catches Marc Marchal on the ankles. Teddy Lawrence is shown the yellow card! Marc Marchal runs off the knock.
28.13
0-0Mario Gatt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Craig Souness. Craig Souness deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tiziano Santoni. Tiziano Santoni knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.44
0-0Marcel Reimers threads the ball through to Marc Marchal. Marc Marchal lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Schramm. Paul Schramm flicks the ball with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
40.23
0-1Teddy Lawrence deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Craig Souness. Craig Souness deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oleg Dixon. Oleg Dixon makes a simple pass to Tiziano Santoni. Tiziano Santoni takes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
44.41
Morris Crooks knocks the ball to his team mate, Tiziano Santoni. Tiziano Santoni shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
45.00
Steve Bos takes it forward alone. Steve Bos knocks the ball forward to Marc Marchal. Marc Marchal goes all the way! Marc Marchal shoots from just inside the box but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Sunderland kick off!
51.51
Morris Crooks surges forward with the ball. Morris Crooks shoots from long range but it flies wide!
54.14
0-1Morris Crooks threads the ball through to Oleg Dixon. Oleg Dixon sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but somehow Patricio Ismaël manages to keep it out.
57.22
0-1Del Eustace catches Morris Crooks on the ankles. The referee calls over Del Eustace and warns him to calm down! Morris Crooks hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.12
Trevor McManaman knocks the ball to his team mate, Tiziano Santoni. Tiziano Santoni goes all the way! Tiziano Santoni takes a shot at goal but Patricio Ismaël is on top of it.
67.18
Trevor McManaman passes the ball forward to Tiziano Santoni. Tiziano Santoni sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
71.35
Anton Stadler knocks the ball to his team mate, Del Eustace. Del Eustace passes the ball forward to Marc Marchal. Marc Marchal goes all the way! Marc Marchal tries a spectacular strike but it goes wide for a goal kick.
81.11
Craig Souness makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tiziano Santoni. Tiziano Santoni knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
85.36
Marcel Reimers passes the ball forward to Marc Marchal. Marc Marchal controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Craig Dyer is on top of it.
89.17
Trevor McManaman passes the ball forward to Oleg Dixon. Oleg Dixon kicks a strong pass forward to Tiziano Santoni. Tiziano Santoni shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent save by Patricio Ismaël!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
1
4
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
38.1%
61.9%
Play Area
33.3%
44.4%
22.2%
Scorers