Match Report
| Fulham | Fulham |  |  | Chelsea | Chelsea | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Steve Buckless | Steve Buckless | ||||||||||||||||||
| Mitchell Drent | M. Drent |  | 60 | G |  | 1 | | M | 57 |  | Mike Evans | M. Evans | |||||||||
| Yazid Peyrlade | Y. Peyrlade |  | 51 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 51 | | Michael Hurst | M. Hurst | |||||||||
| Julian Hackworth | J. Hackworth | | 50 | D | | 3 | | D | 45 | | Ralph Hitchcock | R. Hitchcock | |||||||||
| Akahiko Shimizu | A. Shimizu |  | 48 | D | | 4 | | D | 29 | | John Carlton | J. Carlton | |||||||||
| Paolo Jeffers | P. Jeffers | | 48 | D | | 5 | | M | 64 |  | Mateo Vidal Paz | M. Paz | |||||||||
| Xavier Martin | X. Martin |  | 60 | M | | 6 | | M | 62 | | Jonathan Woodgate | J. Woodgate | |||||||||
| Warren Pearce | W. Pearce | | 58 | M | | 7 | | M | 63 |  | Cristi Nanu | C. Nanu | |||||||||
| Steve Lampard | S. Lampard | | 56 | M | | 8 | | M | 58 |  | Stephen Gallacher | S. Gallacher | |||||||||
| Titus Benjamin | T. Benjamin | | 77 | A | | 9 | | A | 56 |  | Lars Bohinen | L. Bohinen | |||||||||
| Joe Marsden | J. Marsden | | 58 | A | | 10 | | A | 57 | | Ivan Bloomer | I. Bloomer | |||||||||
| Marvin Wiltord | M. Wiltord | | 57 | A | | 11 | | A | 68 | | Liam Lightfoot | L. Lightfoot | |||||||||
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Craven Cottage where Fulham play host to Chelsea. A crowd of 9,984 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Fulham are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Chelsea appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Fulham are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Chelsea appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Fulham kicking off!
3.31
0-0Xavier Martin surges forward with the ball. Xavier Martin knocks in a cross ball towards Titus Benjamin. Titus Benjamin powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
4.28
Steve Lampard controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Joe Marsden. Joe Marsden shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
6.32
0-1John Carlton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jonathan Woodgate. Jonathan Woodgate makes a probing pass to Ivan Bloomer. Ivan Bloomer knocks the ball to his team mate, Liam Lightfoot. Liam Lightfoot tries a spectacular strike. It's there!! Mitchell Drent has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
9.21
0-1Cristi Nanu kicks a strong pass forward to Lars Bohinen. Lars Bohinen whips in a cross ball towards Ivan Bloomer. Ivan Bloomer heads the ball goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
12.05
Jonathan Woodgate makes a probing pass to Liam Lightfoot. Liam Lightfoot knocks in a cross ball towards Ivan Bloomer. Ivan Bloomer flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
15.57
John Carlton knocks the ball forward to Cristi Nanu. Cristi Nanu deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ivan Bloomer. Ivan Bloomer knocks the ball to his team mate, Lars Bohinen. Lars Bohinen cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
18.54
Paolo Jeffers passes the ball forward to Warren Pearce. Warren Pearce kicks a strong pass forward to Titus Benjamin. Titus Benjamin goes all the way! Titus Benjamin takes a shot at goal but Mike Evans is on top of it.
21.33
0-2The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
22.36
Yazid Peyrlade decides to run forward with the ball. Yazid Peyrlade deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marvin Wiltord. Marvin Wiltord whips in a cross ball towards Titus Benjamin. Titus Benjamin is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Mike Evans easily picks it out of the air!
24.54
Xavier Martin flicks the ball to his team mate, Titus Benjamin. Titus Benjamin threads the ball through to Joe Marsden. Joe Marsden cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
27.14
0-2Stephen Gallacher chips the ball to his team mate, Ivan Bloomer. Ivan Bloomer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Yazid Peyrlade.
30.56
0-2Cristi Nanu sees a break and surges forward. Cristi Nanu makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Lars Bohinen but he's offside!
33.19
0-2Liam Lightfoot catches Yazid Peyrlade on the ankles. The referee calls over Liam Lightfoot and warns him to calm down! Yazid Peyrlade runs off the knock.
34.22
Jonathan Woodgate threads the ball through to Lars Bohinen. Lars Bohinen knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Mitchell Drent who gathers it comfortably.
36.25
Jonathan Woodgate threads the ball through to Liam Lightfoot. Liam Lightfoot plays a perfect one-two with Lars Bohinen and rushes in on goal... Liam Lightfoot shoots from just inside the box. Liam Lightfoot scores for Chelsea!!
42.06
Warren Pearce knocks the ball to his team mate, Joe Marsden. Joe Marsden whips in a cross ball towards Marvin Wiltord. Marvin Wiltord heads the ball goalwards. Mike Evans easily smothers it.
45.00
Xavier Martin threads the ball through to Titus Benjamin. Titus Benjamin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Chelsea start the second half!
47.51
Mateo Vidal Paz knocks the ball to his team mate, Ivan Bloomer. Ivan Bloomer lofts in a cross ball towards Liam Lightfoot. Liam Lightfoot is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Mitchell Drent is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
55.34
Jonathan Woodgate sees a break and surges forward. Jonathan Woodgate knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Akahiko Shimizu.
57.51
Xavier Martin makes a beautiful solo run. Xavier Martin whips in a cross ball towards Titus Benjamin. Titus Benjamin powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
60.56
Warren Pearce makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Joe Marsden. Joe Marsden shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
69.42
Chelsea are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
71.12
Steve Lampard makes a beautiful solo run. Steve Lampard lofts in a cross ball towards Titus Benjamin. Titus Benjamin directs the ball goalwards with his head. Mike Evans easily smothers it.
72.58
Akahiko Shimizu brings the ball forward. Akahiko Shimizu threads the ball through to Titus Benjamin. Titus Benjamin lofts in a cross ball towards Joe Marsden. Joe Marsden heads the ball goalwards. Mike Evans is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
75.25
Stephen Gallacher makes a simple pass to Ivan Bloomer. Ivan Bloomer shoots from 25 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
84.41
Ralph Hitchcock knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephen Gallacher. Stephen Gallacher decides to run forward with the ball. Stephen Gallacher plays a perfect one-two with Liam Lightfoot and rushes in on goal... Stephen Gallacher shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is miles over!
85.41
John Carlton knocks the ball to his team mate, Mateo Vidal Paz. Mateo Vidal Paz makes a probing pass to Liam Lightfoot. Liam Lightfoot shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
87.41
Cristi Nanu deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Liam Lightfoot. Liam Lightfoot whips in a cross ball towards Lars Bohinen. Lars Bohinen flicks the ball with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
90.00
Steve Lampard chips the ball to his team mate, Marvin Wiltord. Marvin Wiltord knocks in a cross ball towards Joe Marsden. Joe Marsden directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Mike Evans has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
4
Shots on Target
7
5
Shots off Target
4
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.1%
54.9%
Play Area
31%
43.7%
25.4%
Scorers
| Titus Benjamin 58 Joe Marsden 73, 90 | Liam Lightfoot 6, 36, 48 Lars Bohinen 16 |