Match Report

Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Craven Cottage where Fulham play host to Gillingham. A crowd of 9,218 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Fulham are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Gillingham appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.


0.00
Gillingham kick off and get the first half underway!
2.14
Warren Pearce barges into Tonci Seric. Warren Pearce is warned by the referee! Tonci Seric runs off the knock.
4.04
Steffen Bohinen comes in with a late challenge on Steve Lampard. Steffen Bohinen is shown the yellow card! Steve Lampard carries on, but is struggling a bit.
6.02
Paolo Jeffers threads the ball through to Steve Lampard. Steve Lampard chips the ball to his team mate, Marvin Wiltord. Marvin Wiltord knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.36
Fulham are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
9.47
Claudio P. Delgado makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steffen Bohinen. Steffen Bohinen kicks a strong pass forward to Les Myers. Les Myers knocks the ball forward to Mark Dublin but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
12.47
Xavier Martin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Joe Marsden. Joe Marsden goes all the way! Joe Marsden cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
14.02
Valerio Ziliani chips the ball to his team mate, Ben Watson. Ben Watson knocks the ball forward to Les Myers. Les Myers shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
20.32
Xavier Martin makes a probing pass to Joe Marsden. Joe Marsden knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
21.26
Valerio Ziliani threads the ball through to Tonci Seric. Tonci Seric makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Les Myers. Les Myers knocks in a cross ball towards Mark Dublin. Mark Dublin connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Mitchell Drent is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
24.07
Xavier Martin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Titus Benjamin. Titus Benjamin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Valerio Ziliani.
26.00
Steve Lampard takes it forward alone. Steve Lampard knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Valerio Ziliani.
27.31
Tonci Seric passes the ball forward to Les Myers. Les Myers finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Mitchell Drent manages to keep it out.
32.46
Paolo Jeffers kicks a strong pass forward to Steve Lampard. Steve Lampard advances with the ball. Steve Lampard lofts in a cross ball towards Marvin Wiltord. Marvin Wiltord directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
Steve Lampard chips the ball to his team mate, Joe Marsden. Joe Marsden knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half


45.00
Fulham start the second half!
47.35
Steve Lampard kicks a strong pass forward to Titus Benjamin. Titus Benjamin shoots from long range. Warren Bailey is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
51.26
Xavier Martin decides to run forward with the ball. Xavier Martin whips in a cross ball towards Marvin Wiltord. Marvin Wiltord powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Marvin Wiltord!
60.18
Xavier Martin flicks the ball to his team mate, Marvin Wiltord. Marvin Wiltord knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
61.43
Mark Dublin catches Yazid Peyrlade on the ankles. Mark Dublin is warned by the referee! Yazid Peyrlade hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
63.58
Tonci Seric decides to run forward with the ball. Tonci Seric shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
75.37
Warren Pearce threads the ball through to Titus Benjamin. Titus Benjamin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Warren Bailey who gathers it comfortably.
77.35
Claudio P. Delgado makes a beautiful pass to the feet of David Gallacher. David Gallacher chips the ball to his team mate, Les Myers. Les Myers finds some space and shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
78.44
Xavier Martin passes the ball forward to Marvin Wiltord. Marvin Wiltord knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Valerio Ziliani.
79.12
Julian Hackworth barges into Mark Dublin. The referee calls over Julian Hackworth and warns him to calm down! Mark Dublin runs off the knock.
81.39
Colin Milburn knocks the ball forward to Tonci Seric. Tonci Seric makes a probing pass to Mark Dublin. Mark Dublin lofts in a cross ball towards Les Myers. Les Myers heads the ball goalwards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
83.13
Steve Lampard passes the ball forward to Marvin Wiltord. Marvin Wiltord plays a perfect one-two with Titus Benjamin and rushes in on goal... Marvin Wiltord shows great control and tries a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
84.45
David Gallacher advances with the ball. David Gallacher shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
85.35
Xavier Martin brings the ball forward. Xavier Martin finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
87.14
Valerio Ziliani kicks a strong pass forward to Ben Watson. Ben Watson knocks the ball forward to Les Myers. Les Myers knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Julian Hackworth.
89.21
Steve Lampard knocks the ball to his team mate, Titus Benjamin. Titus Benjamin finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!


The man of the match was awarded to Titus Benjamin of Fulham
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
52.7%
47.3%
Play Area
28.4%
41.9%
29.7%