Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Craven Cottage where Fulham play host to Wolverhampton Wanderers. A crowd of 20,682 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Fulham and Wolverhampton Wanderers are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Fulham and Wolverhampton Wanderers are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Wolverhampton Wanderers kick off and get the first half underway!
3.41
0-0Wes Haynes makes a probing pass to Paul White. Paul White knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
4.02
Wes Haynes makes a beautiful solo run. Wes Haynes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Abdeliah Malm.
8.54
0-0Eddie Thomson kicks a strong pass forward to Luke Harrison. Luke Harrison makes a simple pass to Wout Groenendijk. Wout Groenendijk lofts in a cross ball towards Albrecht Eberle. Albrecht Eberle is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is miles over!
14.46
0-0Wolverhampton Wanderers are easily keeping Fulham at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
20.10
1-0Nigel Thatcher flicks the ball to his team mate, Wes Haynes. Wes Haynes makes a probing pass to Gianluca Diana. Gianluca Diana shoots from outside the area. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
24.55
Peter Gardner chips the ball to his team mate, Manuele Rossitto. Manuele Rossitto makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fernando Campos. Fernando Campos plays a perfect one-two with Albrecht Eberle and rushes in on goal... Fernando Campos makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
26.36
Peter Gardner controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Manuele Rossitto. Manuele Rossitto makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Albrecht Eberle. Albrecht Eberle knocks in a cross ball towards Fernando Campos. Fernando Campos directs the ball goalwards with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
30.28
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
36.49
Wes Haynes makes a probing pass to Paul White. Paul White knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Eddie Thomson.
38.26
Fabrizio Florio deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Cottee. John Cottee makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gianluca Diana. Gianluca Diana knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gilles Barrett who gathers it comfortably.
44.24
1-0John Cottee kicks a strong pass forward to Gianluca Diana. Gianluca Diana whips in a cross ball towards Paul White. Paul White connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Gilles Barrett manages to gather it comfortably.
45.00
Arthur Ball flicks the ball to his team mate, Gianluca Diana. Gianluca Diana shoots from distance but somehow Gilles Barrett manages to keep it out.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
Fulham start the second half!
49.26
John Cottee makes a probing pass to Paul White. Paul White tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
51.11
Manuele Rossitto knocks the ball to his team mate, Albrecht Eberle. Albrecht Eberle shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Carlton Gower manages to gather it comfortably.
53.42
Luke Harrison deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fernando Campos. Fernando Campos passes the ball forward to Albrecht Eberle. Albrecht Eberle shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
55.06
Fabrizio Florio deftly passes the ball to his team mate, John Cottee. John Cottee deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paul White. Paul White knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Brand. Robert Brand is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Gilles Barrett manages to gather it comfortably.
59.02
Fabrizio Florio knocks the ball to his team mate, Wes Haynes. Wes Haynes surges forward with the ball. Wes Haynes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gilles Barrett who gathers it comfortably.
60.12
Graeme Walker knocks the ball to his team mate, John Cottee. John Cottee controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Robert Brand. Robert Brand knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
61.30
Wes Haynes knocks the ball to his team mate, Gianluca Diana. Gianluca Diana knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Brand. Robert Brand is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Robert Brand!
65.43
Wes Haynes knocks the ball forward to Gianluca Diana. Gianluca Diana lofts in a cross ball towards Robert Brand. Robert Brand flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Gilles Barrett!
66.00
David Campbell knocks the ball to his team mate, Wout Groenendijk. Wout Groenendijk knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
71.17
Luke Harrison deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Wout Groenendijk. Wout Groenendijk tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
72.19
David Campbell chips the ball to his team mate, Wout Groenendijk. Wout Groenendijk plays a perfect one-two with Fernando Campos and rushes in on goal... Wout Groenendijk makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
83.47
2-0Peter Gardner catches Gianluca Diana on the ankles. Peter Gardner is given a warning by the referee! Gianluca Diana stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.35
Wes Haynes flicks the ball to his team mate, Robert Brand. Robert Brand knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
87.09
Arthur Ball makes a simple pass to Paul White. Paul White shoots from long range but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
Arthur Ball deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gianluca Diana. Gianluca Diana lofts in a cross ball towards Robert Brand. Robert Brand powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
6
1
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
66.7%
33.3%
Play Area
28.6%
45.2%
26.2%
Scorers