Match Report


Tottenham HotspurTottenham Hotspur     FulhamFulham
Barry SkinnerBarry Skinner Computer Player Computer Player
Adam PerryA. Perry55
G
1captain
G
52Eugenio MedinaE. Medina
Matthew ArmstrongM. Armstrong46
D
2
D
57Albert PrietoA. Prieto
Thierry DrydenT. Dryden44
D
3
D
52Wayne DelaneyW. Delaney
Marvin WrightM. Wright56
D
4
D
47Malcolm RipleyM. Ripley
Edward MendoncaE. Mendonca56
M
5
M
60Stanley MidgleyS. Midgley
Adam GreeningA. Greening51
M
6
M
57Paolo WinterburnP. Winterburn
Paolo AgliardiP. Agliardi62
M
7
M
52Carl FentonC. Fenton
Iván QuirogaI. Quiroga49
M
captain8
M
50Liam NevilleL. Neville
Gavin GallacherG. Gallacher65
A
9
A
57Colin McManamanC. McManaman
Jon ThomsonJ. Thomson55
A
10
A
49Daniele FormonD. Formon
Les HurstL. Hurst50
A
11
A
46Adam FletcherA. Fletcher
 
Leon SchellL. Schell43
G
12
G
49Alfred BurbageA. Burbage
Syd MacleanS. Maclean53
D
13
M
48Jason CarltonJ. Carlton
Antonio FloresA. Flores36
M
14
A
46Alan StockdaleA. Stockdale

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium where Tottenham Hotspur play host to Fulham. A crowd of 4,821 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Tottenham Hotspur and Fulham are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jamie Johnson.


0.00
Fulham start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.55
With a delightful solo run, Adam Greening stretches the opposition's defence. Adam Greening whips in a cross ball towards Les Hurst. Les Hurst makes a looping header on goal but Eugenio Medina reads it well. Excellent keeping!
3.22
Adam Fletcher comes in with a late challenge on Thierry Dryden. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Thierry Dryden runs off the knock.
6.12
Paolo Agliardi flicks a high pass forward to Gavin Gallacher who brings the ball under control. Gavin Gallacher controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
8.03
Marvin Wright flicks a high ball forward to Edward Mendonca who takes it down. Edward Mendonca knocks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Gallacher. Gavin Gallacher knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
10.50
Malcolm Ripley clumsily knocks into Jon Thomson. Malcolm Ripley is given a warning by the referee! Jon Thomson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.23
Carl Fenton catches Adam Greening on the ankles. Carl Fenton is shown the yellow card! Adam Greening gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
24.23
Marvin Wright runs forward with the ball. Marvin Wright hits a low pass to Jon Thomson. Jon Thomson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Wayne Delaney.
26.13
Paolo Agliardi takes it forward alone. Paolo Agliardi sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Eugenio Medina is on top of it.
27.43
Iván Quiroga advances with the ball. Iván Quiroga lofts in a cross ball towards Les Hurst. Les Hurst flicks the ball with his head but Eugenio Medina is on top of it.
34.31
Stanley Midgley makes an attacking run forward. Stanley Midgley cuts inside the box! Stanley Midgley rockets a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Adam Perry manages to gather it.
38.17
Carl Fenton sees Adam Fletcher in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Adam Fletcher plays a scrappy one-two with Colin McManaman and advances towards the goal... Thierry Dryden catches Adam Fletcher on the ankles. Penalty not given!!
44.15
Paolo Winterburn deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Daniele Formon. Daniele Formon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Colin McManaman but the linesman indicates offside!
45.00
Seeing a gap ahead, Liam Neville plays the ball forward to Adam Fletcher. Adam Fletcher knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Tottenham Hotspur appear unchanged since the first half. Fulham also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Tottenham Hotspur kick off and get the second half underway!
47.26
Stanley Midgley kicks a strong pass forward to Colin McManaman. Colin McManaman knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Adam Perry who gathers it comfortably.
48.49
Marvin Wright sees Paolo Agliardi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Paolo Agliardi runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Paolo Agliardi whips in a cross ball towards Jon Thomson. Jon Thomson makes a deft header but is denied by Eugenio Medina. Excellent save.
54.42
Albert Prieto makes a beautiful solo run. Albert Prieto flicks the ball to his team mate, Adam Fletcher. Adam Fletcher deftly passes the ball to Colin McManaman, releasing him through on goal. Matthew Armstrong comes in with a late challenge on Colin McManaman. Penalty not given!!
55.54
Wayne Delaney breaks forward. Wayne Delaney chips the ball to his team mate, Colin McManaman. Colin McManaman tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
57.14
Marvin Wright breaks forward. Marvin Wright flicks a high ball forward to Gavin Gallacher who takes it down. Gavin Gallacher knocks in a cross ball towards Jon Thomson. Jon Thomson connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but Eugenio Medina is on top of it.
59.45
Wayne Delaney sees Carl Fenton in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Carl Fenton kicks a strong pass forward to Adam Fletcher. Adam Fletcher knocks the ball forward to Colin McManaman but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
60.30
Tottenham Hotspur appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
61.24
Marvin Wright sees Edward Mendonca in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Edward Mendonca flicks a high pass forward. Les Hurst holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Les Hurst shoots from outside the area but it flies just off target!
67.33
Edward Mendonca surges forward with the ball. Edward Mendonca tries a spectacular long range effort but Eugenio Medina reads it well. Fabulous stop!
77.25
Fulham have made a substitution with Alan Stockdale replacing Carl Fenton .
78.30
Matthew Armstrong passes the ball forward to Paolo Agliardi. Paolo Agliardi knocks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Gallacher. Gavin Gallacher knocks in a cross ball towards Les Hurst. Les Hurst makes a looping header on goal but it is shockingly off target!
85.40
Tottenham Hotspur are playing deep, stifling the play and making it hard for their opposition to score.
89.50
Albert Prieto threads a neat ball through to Paolo Winterburn. Paolo Winterburn passes the ball forward to Adam Fletcher. Adam Fletcher controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Tottenham Hotspur

Fulham
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
7
1
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
3
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
49.4%
50.6%
Play Area
31.2%
42.9%
26%
 

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Eugenio Medina of Fulham

Match Ratings
1.Adam Perry (GK)
6
2.Matthew Armstrong (DEF)
6
3.Thierry Dryden (DEF)
6
4.Marvin Wright (DEF)
8
5.Edward Mendonca (MID)
7
6.Adam Greening (MID)
7
7.Paolo Agliardi (MID)
8
8.Iván Quiroga (MID)
6
9.Gavin Gallacher (ATT)
6
10.Jon Thomson (ATT)
6
11.Les Hurst (ATT)
6
 
12.Leon Schell (GK)
0
13.Syd Maclean (DEF)
0
14.Antonio Flores (MID)
0

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