Match Report


FulhamFulham     Carlisle UnitedCarlisle United
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Alfred BurbageA. Burbage49
G
captain1
G
49Carlos ZamoraC. Zamora
Albert PrietoA. Prieto57
D
2
D
62Diego MontapertoD. Montaperto
Wayne DelaneyW. Delaney52
D
3captain
D
55Carlton CoppingC. Copping
Malcolm RipleyM. Ripley47
D
4
D
52Andy FlintlockA. Flintlock
Stanley MidgleyS. Midgley60
M
5
M
73Alun GowerA. Gower
Paolo WinterburnP. Winterburn57
M
6
M
58Brendan SinclairB. Sinclair
Carl FentonC. Fenton52
M
7
M
57Eddie WestwoodE. Westwood
Liam NevilleL. Neville50
M
8
M
55Patricio RomeroP. Romero
Colin McManamanC. McManaman57
A
9
A
63Paul GreeningP. Greening
Daniele FormonD. Formon49
A
10
A
61Neil MilliganN. Milligan
Adam FletcherA. Fletcher46
A
11
A
46Dion WilliamsD. Williams
 
Jason CarltonJ. Carlton48
M
12
D
52Simon BowerS. Bower
Alan StockdaleA. Stockdale46
A
13
D
51Jody EadieJ. Eadie
Jon SherwoodJ. Sherwood45
A
14
D
49Sylvain KeaneS. Keane

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Craven Cottage where Fulham play host to Carlisle United. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Fulham and Carlisle United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Marcus Nicholls.


0.00
Carlisle United kick off!
2.41
Wayne Delaney chips the ball to his team mate, Liam Neville. Liam Neville sees Adam Fletcher in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Adam Fletcher knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Andy Flintlock.
3.58
Eddie Westwood makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Neil Milligan. Neil Milligan skips past Wayne Delaney! Some world-class footwork from Neil Milligan provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal but it's drastically wayward!
4.50
Liam Neville sees a break and surges forward. Liam Neville plays a quick one-two with Colin McManaman and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Liam Neville provides some space. He shoots at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
6.57
Stanley Midgley runs straight at the opposition's defence. Stanley Midgley advances inside the box! Stanley Midgley comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
9.35
Brendan Sinclair controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dion Williams. Dion Williams knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alfred Burbage who gathers it comfortably.
14.07
Malcolm Ripley knocks the ball forward to Paolo Winterburn. Paolo Winterburn makes a beautiful solo run. Paolo Winterburn shoots from distance but it flies just wide!
15.08
Eddie Westwood kicks a strong pass forward to Dion Williams. Dion Williams cuts inside the box! Dion Williams looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Carlisle United!
18.18
Albert Prieto threads a neat ball through to Carl Fenton. Carl Fenton deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adam Fletcher. Adam Fletcher controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Daniele Formon through on goal. Daniele Formon looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but Carlos Zamora reads it well. Nice save!
20.07
Diego Montaperto sweeps the ball long. Paul Greening shoots from long range but it whistles just wide of the post!
21.06
Albert Prieto comes in with a high challenge, catching Dion Williams with his studs. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a red card!! Dion Williams stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.26
Malcolm Ripley flicks the ball to his team mate, Liam Neville. Liam Neville chips the ball to his team mate, Colin McManaman. Colin McManaman shoots from long range. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
33.55
Carl Fenton catches Brendan Sinclair on the ankles. The referee warns Carl Fenton to calm down! Brendan Sinclair runs off the knock.
44.37
Paolo Winterburn barges into Eddie Westwood. Paolo Winterburn is warned by the referee! Eddie Westwood runs off the knock.
45.00
Dion Williams clumsily knocks into Adam Fletcher. The referee warns Dion Williams to calm down! Adam Fletcher carries on, but is struggling a bit.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Fulham appear unchanged since the first half. Carlisle United also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Fulham get the second half underway!
49.10
Paolo Winterburn barges into Patricio Romero. Paolo Winterburn is given another warning by the referee! Patricio Romero runs off the knock.
51.32
Brendan Sinclair threads a neat ball through to Paul Greening. Paul Greening edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Paul Greening provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Alfred Burbage is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
54.29
Carlton Copping threads a neat ball through to Patricio Romero. Patricio Romero controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Neil Milligan. Neil Milligan finds some space and shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
59.53
Adam Fletcher deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Paolo Winterburn. Paolo Winterburn passes the ball forward to Colin McManaman. Colin McManaman shoots from 20 yards but it flies just wide!
63.49
Paolo Winterburn flicks a high pass forward. Colin McManaman controls it well on his chest. Colin McManaman threads a neat ball through to Daniele Formon. Daniele Formon takes a shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
67.50
Carlton Copping controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alun Gower. Seeing a gap ahead, Alun Gower plays the ball forward to Paul Greening. Paul Greening knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Malcolm Ripley.
69.55
Colin McManaman comes in with a late challenge on Andy Flintlock. Colin McManaman is warned by the referee! Andy Flintlock gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
72.57
Eddie Westwood changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Eddie Westwood shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
73.16
Eddie Westwood passes the ball forward to Dion Williams. Dion Williams skips past Wayne Delaney! Some silky footwork from Dion Williams provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
75.49
Diego Montaperto chips the ball to his team mate, Eddie Westwood. Eddie Westwood plays the ball forward to Neil Milligan. Neil Milligan knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Greening. Paul Greening powers a header at goal. Alfred Burbage comfortably punches it away to safety.
77.37
Fulham have made a substitution with Jon Sherwood replacing Carl Fenton .
89.43
Alun Gower makes a simple pass to Neil Milligan. Neil Milligan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Fulham

Carlisle United
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
5
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
1
0

Possession
47.4%
52.6%
Play Area
29.5%
43.6%
26.9%

Scorers
Stanley Midgley 7
Colin McManaman 22
Dion Williams 15
Paul Greening 51

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Stanley Midgley of Fulham

Match Ratings
1.Alfred Burbage (GK)
6
2.Albert Prieto (DEF)red card
3
3.Wayne Delaney (DEF)
6
4.Malcolm Ripley (DEF)
6
5.Stanley Midgley (MID)goal scored
8
6.Paolo Winterburn (MID)
6
7.Carl Fenton (MID)
6
8.Liam Neville (MID)
7
9.Colin McManaman (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Daniele Formon (ATT)
6
11.Adam Fletcher (ATT)
6
 
12.Jason Carlton (MID)
0
13.Alan Stockdale (ATT)
0
14.Jon Sherwood (ATT)
6

1.Carlos Zamora (GK)
6
2.Diego Montaperto (DEF)
6
3.Carlton Copping (DEF)
6
4.Andy Flintlock (DEF)
6
5.Alun Gower (MID)
6
6.Brendan Sinclair (MID)
6
7.Eddie Westwood (MID)
7
8.Patricio Romero (MID)
6
9.Paul Greening (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Neil Milligan (ATT)
6
11.Dion Williams (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Simon Bower (DEF)
0
13.Jody Eadie (DEF)
0
14.Sylvain Keane (DEF)
0