Match Report


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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at Kenilworth Road where Luton Town play host to Fulham. A crowd of 4,526 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Luton Town and Fulham are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Ben Hunt.


0.00
Fulham kick off the first half!
6.40
Wayne Delaney gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. This is true route-one football. Adam Fletcher shoots from distance but somehow Teddy Redknapp manages to keep it out.
8.06
Stanley Gray flicks the ball to his team mate, Anton Walter. Anton Walter shoots from 25 yards. What a cracker!! Eugenio Medina had no chance!! Goal for Luton Town!
14.19
Liam Neville threads the ball through to Adam Fletcher. Adam Fletcher runs straight at the defence! Craig Clarke barges into Adam Fletcher. Penalty not given!!
15.26
Stanley Gray changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Stanley Gray makes a simple pass, allowing Anton Walter to run into the box. Anton Walter side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
18.40
Marcus Stuart controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rio Cadamarteri. Rio Cadamarteri shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
21.24
Kevin Kooiman chips the ball to his team mate, Anton Walter. Anton Walter shoots from outside the area but it's well over the bar!
24.53
Wayne Delaney makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Paolo Winterburn. Paolo Winterburn knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniele Formon. Daniele Formon knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
32.05
Kevin Kooiman controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Anton Walter. Anton Walter cuts inside the box! Anton Walter shoots from just inside the box but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
33.02
Liam Neville makes a beautiful solo run. Liam Neville threads a neat, attacking ball through to Daniele Formon. Daniele Formon shoots from just inside the box but he balloons it over the crossbar!
34.05
Marcus Stuart flicks a high pass forward. Linus Haller holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Linus Haller knocks in a cross ball towards Rio Cadamarteri. Rio Cadamarteri powers a header at goal but slams it into the crowd!
39.25
Wayne Delaney catches Anton Walter on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Anton Walter stretches but gets up unharmed.
42.56
Kevin Kooiman makes a simple pass to Rio Cadamarteri. Rio Cadamarteri plays a scrappy one-two with Anton Walter and stumbles forward towards the goal... Rio Cadamarteri tries a spectacular strike. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Luton Town appear unchanged since the first half. Fulham also appear unchanged since the first half. The Fulham players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Luton Town kick off!
49.29
Craig Clarke comes in with a late challenge on Colin McManaman. The referee brings Craig Clarke to one side and gives him a warning! Colin McManaman runs off the knock.
51.10
Marcus Mendez catches Colin McManaman on the ankles. The referee warns Marcus Mendez to calm down! Colin McManaman hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.49
Kevin Kooiman sees Anton Walter in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Anton Walter controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Solid save from Eugenio Medina.
57.11
Stanley Midgley clumsily knocks into Marcus Stuart. Stanley Midgley is warned by the referee! Marcus Stuart grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
60.21
Luton Town have made a substitution with Tiago Lima replacing Emile Simonsen .
61.24
Daniele Formon clumsily knocks into Nigel Dublin. The referee brings Daniele Formon to one side and gives him a warning! Nigel Dublin runs off the knock.
63.29
Albert Prieto flicks a high pass forward. Paolo Winterburn holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Paolo Winterburn flicks a high pass forward to Colin McManaman who brings the ball under control. Colin McManaman lofts in a cross ball towards Daniele Formon. Daniele Formon gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Teddy Redknapp manages to gather it.
66.27
Tiago Lima knocks the ball to his team mate, Rio Cadamarteri. Rio Cadamarteri finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
73.17
Stanley Gray knocks the ball forward to Anton Walter. Anton Walter shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
75.11
Nigel Dublin flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Kooiman holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. With a delightful solo run, Kevin Kooiman stretches the opposition's defence. Kevin Kooiman advances inside the box! Kevin Kooiman comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
77.23
Fulham have made a substitution with Alan Stockdale replacing Carl Fenton .
83.41
Kevin Kooiman threads the ball through to Linus Haller. Linus Haller tries a spectacular long range effort but it's drastically wayward!
84.05
Marcus Stuart flicks a high pass forward. Linus Haller collects the pass. Linus Haller shoots from 25 yards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
85.25
Colin McManaman clumsily knocks into Craig Clarke. Colin McManaman is shown the yellow card! Craig Clarke grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
8
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
4
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
63.2%
36.8%
Play Area
22.1%
38.2%
39.7%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Anton Walter of Luton Town

Match Ratings
1.Teddy Redknapp (GK)
6
2.Craig Clarke (DEF)
6
3.Marcus Mendez (DEF)
5
4.Nigel Dublin (DEF)
6
5.Emile Simonsen (MID)
6
6.Stanley Gray (MID)
8
7.Kevin Kooiman (MID)
8
8.Marcus Stuart (MID)
6
9.Linus Haller (ATT)
6
10.Anton Walter (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Rio Cadamarteri (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.David Lineker (ATT)
0
13.Tiago Lima (GK)
6
14.Ian Pearce (DEF)
0

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