Match Report


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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at Craven Cottage where Fulham play host to Leyton Orient. A crowd of 7,979 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Fulham are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Leyton Orient appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.


0.00
The first half starts with Fulham kicking off!
2.20
Franco Flores passes the ball forward to Marek Deyna. Marek Deyna threads the ball through to Máximo Escobar. Máximo Escobar shoots from just inside the box but it flies wide!
3.50
Akahiko Shimizu advances with the ball. Akahiko Shimizu controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Joe Marsden. Joe Marsden knocks the ball forward to Marvin Wiltord. Marvin Wiltord takes a shot at goal. It's miles wide!
8.36
Warren Pearce deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Joe Marsden. Joe Marsden knocks in a cross ball towards Titus Benjamin. Titus Benjamin directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
12.21
Xavier Martin kicks a strong pass forward to Marvin Wiltord. Marvin Wiltord passes the ball forward but Titus Benjamin is offside!
14.37
Paulo Soares knocks the ball to his team mate, Marek Deyna. Marek Deyna makes a probing pass to Máximo Escobar. Máximo Escobar shoots from just inside the box but it flies wide!
18.21
Steve Lampard controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marvin Wiltord. Marvin Wiltord goes all the way! Marvin Wiltord cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
20.18
Julian Hackworth passes the ball forward to Warren Pearce. Warren Pearce chips the ball to his team mate, Titus Benjamin. Titus Benjamin whips in a cross ball towards Marvin Wiltord. Marvin Wiltord connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is miles over!
22.44
Pieter Strupar flicks the ball to his team mate, Yurtcan Özalan. Yurtcan Özalan chips the ball to his team mate, Marek Deyna. Marek Deyna whips in a cross ball towards Máximo Escobar. Máximo Escobar flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
24.59
Franco Flores deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marek Deyna. Marek Deyna goes all the way! Marek Deyna shoots from just inside the box but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
30.08
Franco Flores chips the ball to his team mate, Francisco Fisher. Francisco Fisher shoots from 25 yards. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
34.42
Pieter Strupar barges into Marvin Wiltord. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Marvin Wiltord stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.40
Paulo Soares deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marek Deyna. Marek Deyna plays a perfect one-two with Máximo Escobar and rushes in on goal... Marek Deyna rockets a shot on goal but it flies wide!
38.22
Akahiko Shimizu controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Xavier Martin. Xavier Martin sees space and advances. Xavier Martin whips in a cross ball towards Joe Marsden. Joe Marsden powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
39.52
Franco Flores makes a simple pass to Marek Deyna. Marek Deyna whips in a cross ball towards Máximo Escobar. Máximo Escobar directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
45.00
John Beckham kicks a strong pass forward to Yurtcan Özalan. Yurtcan Özalan kicks a strong pass forward to Máximo Escobar. Máximo Escobar knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Julian Hackworth.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!


45.00
Leyton Orient kick off and get the second half underway!
47.41
Xavier Martin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Joe Marsden. Joe Marsden shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
51.50
Steve Lampard makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Titus Benjamin. Titus Benjamin shoots from long range but it flies wide!
55.05
Xavier Martin knocks the ball forward to Joe Marsden. Joe Marsden whips in a cross ball towards Marvin Wiltord. Marvin Wiltord powers a header at goal but it is miles over!
57.45
Julian Hackworth controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Xavier Martin. Xavier Martin controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Marvin Wiltord. Marvin Wiltord lofts in a cross ball towards Joe Marsden. Joe Marsden is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
59.56
Xavier Martin passes the ball forward to Marvin Wiltord. Marvin Wiltord goes all the way! Marvin Wiltord makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Humphrey de Ruiter!
66.32
John Beckham chips the ball to his team mate, Franco Flores. Franco Flores makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marek Deyna. Marek Deyna shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
67.23
Akahiko Shimizu clumsily knocks into Marek Deyna. The referee calls over Akahiko Shimizu and warns him to calm down! Marek Deyna stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.22
John Beckham controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Franco Flores. Franco Flores makes a probing pass to Máximo Escobar. Máximo Escobar goes all the way! Máximo Escobar takes a shot at goal but somehow Mitchell Drent manages to keep it out.
71.23
Pieter Strupar clumsily knocks into Joe Marsden. The referee calls over Pieter Strupar and warns him to calm down! Joe Marsden grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
72.01
Warren Pearce deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Titus Benjamin. Titus Benjamin knocks in a cross ball towards Joe Marsden. Joe Marsden directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Joe Marsden!
77.37
Pieter Strupar chips the ball to his team mate, Yurtcan Özalan. Yurtcan Özalan makes a probing pass to Francisco Fisher. Francisco Fisher shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
81.23
Máximo Escobar comes in with a late challenge on Akahiko Shimizu. The referee calls over Máximo Escobar and shows him a yellow card! Akahiko Shimizu stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.06
Steve Lampard sees a break and surges forward. Steve Lampard lofts in a cross ball towards Marvin Wiltord. Marvin Wiltord heads the ball goalwards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
85.44
Pieter Strupar takes it forward alone. Pieter Strupar passes the ball forward to Máximo Escobar. Máximo Escobar chips the ball to his team mate, Francisco Fisher. Francisco Fisher makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
89.37
Xavier Martin clumsily knocks into Paulo Soares. Xavier Martin is shown the yellow card! Paulo Soares stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Yurtcan Özalan threads the ball through to Francisco Fisher. Francisco Fisher sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Francisco Fisher of Leyton Orient
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
2
3
Shots off Target
10
9
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
44.4%
55.6%
Play Area
30%
40%
30%