Match Report
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Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Craven Cottage where Fulham play host to Arsenal. A crowd of 18,217 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Fulham are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Arsenal appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Fulham are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while Arsenal appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
Arsenal kick off and get the first half underway!
2.05
Albrecht Jaschke deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Wright. Scott Wright controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Martin Lucius. Martin Lucius makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Martin Lucius scores for Arsenal!!
6.32
Yoximar Rosales controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alejandro Pardo. Alejandro Pardo makes a simple pass to Chris Hertog. Chris Hertog flicks the ball to his team mate, Martin Lucius. Martin Lucius makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's there!! Colin Carrick has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
12.14
Jorge Reis passes the ball forward to Daniele Wiltord. Daniele Wiltord deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oscar Dominguez. Oscar Dominguez whips in a cross ball towards Niccolo Cutler. Niccolo Cutler flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Niccolo Cutler!
15.32
Jonathan Middleton makes a probing pass to Mick Mcleod. Mick Mcleod controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Niccolo Cutler. Niccolo Cutler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Oscar Dominguez but the linesman indicates offside!
22.41
Yoximar Rosales knocks the ball to his team mate, Albrecht Jaschke. Albrecht Jaschke knocks the ball forward to Scott Wright. Scott Wright knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jorge Reis.
24.46
Mile Laybutt makes a probing pass to Chris Hertog. Chris Hertog shoots from distance but somehow Colin Carrick manages to keep it out.
27.52
Fulham are easily keeping Arsenal at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
28.48
Albrecht Jaschke chips the ball to his team mate, Martin Lucius. Martin Lucius shoots from distance. Colin Carrick easily smothers it.
30.36
Johnny Larrieu makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mick Mcleod. Mick Mcleod makes a simple pass to Niccolo Cutler. Niccolo Cutler knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pius Job who gathers it comfortably.
32.09
Duncan Souness takes it forward alone. Duncan Souness knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Colin Carrick who gathers it comfortably.
39.47
Graham Hughes knocks the ball to his team mate, Oscar Dominguez. Oscar Dominguez makes a probing pass to Niccolo Cutler but he's offside!
44.39
George Fletcher knocks the ball to his team mate, Niccolo Cutler. Niccolo Cutler goes all the way! Niccolo Cutler makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Pius Job easily smothers it!
45.00
Mile Laybutt knocks the ball forward to Martin Lucius. Martin Lucius tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The whistle blows and Fulham kick off!
49.42
Albrecht Jaschke chips the ball to his team mate, Martin Lucius. Martin Lucius knocks the ball to his team mate, Chris Hertog. Chris Hertog shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Colin Carrick is on top of it.
57.38
Mick Mcleod knocks the ball forward to Niccolo Cutler. Niccolo Cutler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.18
Duncan Souness hacks Jonathan Middleton from behind! The referee calls over Duncan Souness and warns him to calm down! Jonathan Middleton hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
61.13
Scott Wright catches Jonathan Middleton on the ankles. The referee calls over Scott Wright and warns him to calm down! Jonathan Middleton runs off the knock.
63.08
Mick Mcleod makes a probing pass to Niccolo Cutler. Niccolo Cutler tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Pius Job manages to keep it out.
65.55
Graham Hughes threads the ball through to Niccolo Cutler. Niccolo Cutler goes all the way! Niccolo Cutler cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
66.50
Yoximar Rosales flicks the ball to his team mate, Mile Laybutt. Mile Laybutt makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Chris Hertog. Chris Hertog goes all the way! Chris Hertog tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but Colin Carrick easily smothers it!
69.59
Mick Mcleod knocks the ball forward to Oscar Dominguez. Oscar Dominguez goes all the way! Oscar Dominguez rockets a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
75.19
Albrecht Jaschke chips the ball to his team mate, Scott Wright. Scott Wright lofts in a cross ball towards Chris Hertog. Chris Hertog directs the ball goalwards with his head. Chris Hertog scores for Arsenal!!
78.17
Duncan Souness takes it forward alone. Duncan Souness knocks in a cross ball towards Chris Hertog. Chris Hertog powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
79.12
George Fletcher makes a probing pass to Niccolo Cutler. Niccolo Cutler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.35
Mile Laybutt barges into Daniele Wiltord. The referee calls over Mile Laybutt and warns him to calm down! Daniele Wiltord stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.52
Duncan Souness clumsily knocks into Graham Hughes. Duncan Souness is given another warning by the referee! Graham Hughes carries on, but is struggling a bit.
85.04
Johnny Larrieu threads the ball through to George Fletcher. George Fletcher flicks the ball to his team mate, Oscar Dominguez. Oscar Dominguez plays a perfect one-two with Niccolo Cutler and rushes in on goal... Oscar Dominguez shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Pius Job!
89.52
Duncan Souness knocks the ball forward to Scott Wright. Scott Wright knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Johnny Larrieu.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
5
7
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
4
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.6%
46.4%
Play Area
29%
46.4%
24.6%
Scorers
| Niccolo Cutler 12 Oscar Dominguez 70 | Martin Lucius 2, 6 Chris Hertog 75 |
















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