Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Craven Cottage where Fulham play host to Crewe Alexandra. A crowd of 19,078 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Fulham and Crewe Alexandra are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Fulham and Crewe Alexandra are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Fulham kick off!
3.11
0-1Kieron Perry takes it forward alone. Kieron Perry whips in a cross ball towards James Shearer. James Shearer powers a header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
9.33
0-1Mick Mcleod decides to run forward with the ball. Mick Mcleod goes all the way! Mick Mcleod makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by David Oehrli.
18.28
Scott Mcgovern deftly passes the ball to his team mate, James Shearer. James Shearer knocks in a cross ball towards Luke Burbage. Luke Burbage is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but somehow Billy McNeill manages to keep it out.
20.09
0-1Modeste Ipoua advances with the ball. Modeste Ipoua plays a perfect one-two with Georg Wiedermann and rushes in on goal... Modeste Ipoua cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it flies wide!
30.59
Mick Mcleod makes a simple pass to Niccolo Cutler. Niccolo Cutler shoots from 25 yards but somehow David Oehrli manages to keep it out.
33.28
Dani‘l Laudrup threads the ball through to Scott Mcgovern. Scott Mcgovern makes a beautiful pass to the feet of James Shearer. James Shearer whips in a cross ball towards Luke Burbage. Luke Burbage is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Billy McNeill easily smothers it.
34.08
Pius Mbamba knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Mcgovern. Scott Mcgovern threads the ball through to James Shearer. James Shearer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The second half starts with Crewe Alexandra kicking off!
51.34
0-1Kieron Perry makes a beautiful pass to the feet of James Shearer. James Shearer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.52
Gary Hansen knocks the ball to his team mate, Alexander Murphy. Alexander Murphy knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
59.29
Modeste Ipoua kicks a strong pass forward to Oscar Dominguez. Oscar Dominguez finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
60.47
Mick Mcleod threads the ball through to Oscar Dominguez. Oscar Dominguez goes all the way! Oscar Dominguez shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but David Oehrli manages to gather it comfortably.
63.12
Kenneth Perez flicks the ball to his team mate, Kieron Perry. Kieron Perry makes a probing pass to Luke Burbage. Luke Burbage knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Johnny Larrieu.
66.39
Modeste Ipoua flicks the ball to his team mate, Georg Wiedermann. Georg Wiedermann knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to David Oehrli who gathers it comfortably.
67.08
Daniele Wiltord decides to run forward with the ball. Daniele Wiltord plays a perfect one-two with Oscar Dominguez and rushes in on goal... Daniele Wiltord takes a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
72.56
Mick Mcleod takes it forward alone. Mick Mcleod knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Pius Mbamba.
77.19
Mick Mcleod makes a simple pass to Oscar Dominguez. Oscar Dominguez knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kenneth Perez.
81.56
Modeste Ipoua makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Oscar Dominguez. Oscar Dominguez makes a probing pass to Georg Wiedermann. Georg Wiedermann shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies wide!
84.49
Daniele Wiltord sees space and advances. Daniele Wiltord kicks a strong pass forward to Oscar Dominguez. Oscar Dominguez cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! David Oehrli had no chance!! Goal for Fulham!
89.36
2-1Jonathan Middleton clumsily knocks into Alexander Murphy. Jonathan Middleton is shown the yellow card! Alexander Murphy hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
6
3
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55.7%
44.3%
Play Area
18.6%
48.6%
32.9%
Scorers