Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Craven Cottage where Fulham play host to Tottenham Hotspur. A crowd of 19,181 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Fulham and Tottenham Hotspur are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Fulham and Tottenham Hotspur are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Fulham kick off and get the match underway!
2.41
0-0Stanley Prior kicks a strong pass forward to Giacomo Savino. Giacomo Savino knocks the ball to his team mate, Jo Riverola. Jo Riverola finds some space and shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
3.32
0-0Fabrizio Florio makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Wes Haynes. Wes Haynes flicks the ball to his team mate, Robert Brand. Robert Brand whips in a cross ball towards Rio Standing. Rio Standing flicks the ball with his head but somehow Shaun Weir manages to keep it out.
4.59
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
9.45
Rio Gascoigne kicks a strong pass forward to Nigel Unsworth. Nigel Unsworth sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
10.37
0-0Graeme Walker catches Giacomo Savino on the ankles. The referee calls over Graeme Walker and warns him to calm down! Giacomo Savino stretches but gets up unharmed.
14.52
Linus Schäfer hacks Robert Brand from behind! Linus Schäfer is given a warning by the referee! Robert Brand hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
15.43
Jaime Pinto deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jo Riverola. Jo Riverola lofts in a cross ball towards Mike Finney. Mike Finney heads the ball goalwards but Carlton Gower is on top of it.
18.33
Graeme Walker controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, John Cottee. John Cottee kicks a strong pass forward to Rio Standing. Rio Standing finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
22.01
Rio Gascoigne sees space and advances. Rio Gascoigne lofts in a cross ball towards Jo Riverola. Jo Riverola flicks the ball with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
24.43
0-0Rio Gascoigne knocks the ball to his team mate, Mike Finney. Mike Finney makes a probing pass to Jo Riverola but he's offside!
32.19
Stanley Prior flicks the ball to his team mate, Jaime Pinto. Jaime Pinto knocks the ball forward to Mike Finney. Mike Finney kicks a strong pass forward to Jo Riverola but the referee indicates it's offside!
33.19
0-1Linus Schäfer lofts the ball long. Jo Riverola plays a perfect one-two with Nigel Unsworth and rushes in on goal... Jo Riverola cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Carlton Gower had no chance!! Goal for Tottenham Hotspur!
39.51
0-1Stanley Prior passes the ball forward to Giacomo Savino. Giacomo Savino sees a break and surges forward. Giacomo Savino knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Graeme Walker.
44.26
Arthur Ball passes the ball forward to Rio Standing. Rio Standing knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Shaun Weir who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
Tottenham Hotspur start the second half!
48.01
Graeme Walker makes a probing pass to Arthur Ball. Arthur Ball makes a probing pass to Rio Standing. Rio Standing shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
54.32
Graeme Walker makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arthur Ball. Arthur Ball knocks the ball to his team mate, Rio Standing. Rio Standing knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Shaun Weir who gathers it comfortably.
57.46
Rio Gascoigne controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jo Riverola. Jo Riverola knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Spencer Moffat.
63.00
Fabrizio Florio knocks the ball forward to John Cottee. John Cottee advances with the ball. John Cottee whips in a cross ball towards Gianluca Diana. Gianluca Diana directs the ball goalwards with his head. Shaun Weir is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
66.44
Spencer Moffat makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Arthur Ball. Arthur Ball knocks the ball forward to Gianluca Diana. Gianluca Diana whips in a cross ball towards Rio Standing. Rio Standing heads the ball goalwards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
69.39
Giacomo Savino threads the ball through to Mike Finney. Mike Finney finds some space and shoots from distance. What a cracker!! Carlton Gower had no chance!! Goal for Tottenham Hotspur!
73.40
Stanley Prior lofts the ball long. Mike Finney kicks a strong pass forward to Nigel Unsworth. Nigel Unsworth shoots from just inside the box. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
78.19
Jaime Pinto deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mike Finney. Mike Finney chips the ball to his team mate, Jo Riverola. Jo Riverola takes a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
81.15
1-3John Cottee comes in with a late challenge on Giacomo Savino. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Giacomo Savino hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
85.23
Fulham are easily keeping Tottenham Hotspur at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
89.39
Rio Gascoigne threads the ball through to Mike Finney. Mike Finney lofts in a cross ball towards Jo Riverola. Jo Riverola flicks the ball with his head. Carlton Gower manages to gather it comfortably.
90.00
Nigel Thatcher brings the ball forward. Nigel Thatcher knocks the ball forward to Gianluca Diana. Gianluca Diana sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
2
5
Shots off Target
4
4
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.8%
54.2%
Play Area
41%
38.6%
20.5%
Scorers