Match Report
Match Report
Heavy rain falls from above here at Craven Cottage where Fulham play host to Tottenham Hotspur. A crowd of 15,761 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Fulham are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Tottenham Hotspur appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Robbie Bridges.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Fulham are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Tottenham Hotspur appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Robbie Bridges.
0.00
0-0Tottenham Hotspur kick off and get the match underway!
3.07
0-0Darl Zijm makes a beautiful solo run. Darl Zijm flicks a high ball forward to Rafael Santos who takes it down. Rafael Santos knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to António Cano who gathers it comfortably.
4.35
0-0Yannis Mitropoulos chips the ball to his team mate, Steve Oliver. Steve Oliver flicks a high pass forward. Oliver Behrens easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Oliver Behrens plays a one-two with Elysée Gnohere and rushes in on goal... Oliver Behrens rockets a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
9.15
0-0Yuudai Nakata threads the ball through to Simon Oliver. Simon Oliver passes the ball forward to Oliver Behrens. Oliver Behrens plays a one-two with Carlos Ruiz and rushes in on goal... Oliver Behrens cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
12.37
0-0Noe Quezada clumsily knocks into Seth Konchesky. Noe Quezada is shown the yellow card! Seth Konchesky runs off the knock.
14.10
Paul Caldwell catches Oliver Behrens on the ankles. The referee calls over Paul Caldwell and shows him a yellow card! Oliver Behrens stretches but gets up unharmed.
15.02
Darl Zijm knocks the ball to his team mate, Neil McNeill. Neil McNeill hits a low pass to Gary Davies. Gary Davies tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a lousy effort!
16.04
Darl Zijm flicks a high pass forward. Neil McNeill controls it well on his chest. Neil McNeill passes the ball forward to Raffaele De Sanctis. Raffaele De Sanctis shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
20.42
0-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
21.54
Seth Konchesky hacks Yassine Sinouh from behind! Seth Konchesky is shown the yellow card! Yassine Sinouh hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
22.40
0-0Darl Zijm clumsily knocks into Simon Oliver. The referee warns Darl Zijm to calm down! Simon Oliver grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
24.30
Neil McNeill comes in with a late challenge on Yassine Sinouh. The referee calls over Neil McNeill and shows him a yellow card! Yassine Sinouh stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.37
Yassine Sinouh catches Neil McNeill on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Neil McNeill runs off the knock.
33.53
Yannis Mitropoulos flicks a high pass forward. Colin Glass collects the pass. Colin Glass decides to run forward with the ball. Colin Glass sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
36.07
Neil McNeill makes a probing pass to Gary Davies. Gary Davies tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
44.11
0-0Neil McNeill sees Marcos Merino in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Marcos Merino lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Santos. Rafael Santos outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but Yuudai Nakata is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
45.00
Yannis Mitropoulos flicks a high pass forward to Steve Oliver who brings the ball under control. Steve Oliver threads a neat ball through to Oliver Behrens. Oliver Behrens knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Teddy Mustoe.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Fulham appear unchanged since the first half. Tottenham Hotspur also appear unchanged since the first half. The Fulham players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Fulham kick off the second half!
48.07
0-0Neil McNeill catches Yassine Sinouh on the ankles. The referee brings Neil McNeill to one side and gives him a warning! Yassine Sinouh runs off the knock.
55.37
Noe Quezada knocks the ball to his team mate, Simon Oliver. Simon Oliver flicks a high pass forward. Oliver Behrens controls it well on his chest. Oliver Behrens knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jean-Marc Braud.
59.29
0-0Simon Oliver knocks the ball to his team mate, Oliver Behrens. Oliver Behrens lofts in a cross ball towards Carlos Ruiz. Paul Caldwell clumsily knocks into Carlos Ruiz. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
61.52
With some swift thinking, Yuudai Nakata plays the ball forward to Steve Oliver. Showing wonderful composure, Steve Oliver laces a through ball forward to Oliver Behrens. Oliver Behrens runs straight at the defence! Oliver Behrens shoots from just inside the box but it's well over the bar!
63.37
Noe Quezada knocks the ball to his team mate, Colin Glass. Colin Glass flicks a high ball forward to Oliver Behrens who takes it down. Oliver Behrens threads the ball through into the box. Elysée Gnohere shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Jean-Marc Braud steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
66.42
Noe Quezada threads the ball through to Yassine Sinouh. Yassine Sinouh chips the ball to his team mate, Elysée Gnohere. Elysée Gnohere shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
69.23
Yannis Mitropoulos hits a low pass to Simon Oliver. Simon Oliver threads the ball through to Carlos Ruiz. Carlos Ruiz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jean-Marc Braud.
71.51
Yassine Sinouh flicks a high pass forward to Elysée Gnohere who brings the ball under control. Elysée Gnohere knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jean-Marc Braud.
72.38
1-0Yuudai Nakata sees Yassine Sinouh in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Yassine Sinouh hits a low pass to Carlos Ruiz. Carlos Ruiz lofts in a cross ball towards Oliver Behrens. Oliver Behrens fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Ferdinand Daylly has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
83.31
Seth Konchesky sees space and advances. Seth Konchesky shoots from 20 yards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
84.13
Yassine Sinouh flicks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Ruiz. Carlos Ruiz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jean-Marc Braud.
85.05
Yassine Sinouh flicks a high pass forward. Oliver Behrens holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Oliver Behrens knocks in a cross ball towards Elysée Gnohere. With a superhuman jump, Elysée Gnohere connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. What a cracker!! Ferdinand Daylly had no chance!! Goal for Fulham!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
5
1
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
5
Yellow Cards
2
3
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
75%
25%
Play Area
27.4%
40.5%
32.1%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Oliver Behrens of Fulham |
Match Ratings
| 1. | António Cano (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Noe Quezada (DEF) |  | 6 |
| 3. | Yannis Mitropoulos (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Yuudai Nakata (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Steve Oliver (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Colin Glass (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Yassine Sinouh (MID) | | 6 |
| 8. | Simon Oliver (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Oliver Behrens (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Carlos Ruiz (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Elysée Gnohere (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Marco Seedorf (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Afonso Solano (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Torsten Hanssen (GK) | 0 | |
| 1. | Ferdinand Daylly (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Jean-Marc Braud (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Darl Zijm (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Teddy Mustoe (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Paul Caldwell (DEF) | | 5 |
| 6. | Seth Konchesky (MID) | | 6 |
| 7. | Neil McNeill (MID) | | 6 |
| 8. | Raffaele De Sanctis (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Marcos Merino (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Rafael Santos (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Gary Davies (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Alan Huckerby (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Duncan Souness (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Eduardo Carcedo (ATT) | 0 | |