Match Report


FulhamFulham     ArsenalArsenal
Computer Player Computer Player Max Jenner Max Jenner
Nwankwo MannN. Mann44
G
1
G
67Lars LindnerL. Lindner
John VieiraJ. Vieira64
D
captain2
D
71Francois MaquaF. Maqua
Nicky HackworthN. Hackworth63
D
3
D
63Isaiah GodberI. Godber
Brian SmithB. Smith59
D
4
D
65Adam MercerA. Mercer
Des JessD. Jess55
D
5
M
61Bill BurgessB. Burgess
Tomas MendesT. Mendes72
M
6captain
M
62Norman IzzetN. Izzet
Jonathan WeaverJ. Weaver68
M
7
M
65Carl MustoeC. Mustoe
Jose MichelJ. Michel65
M
8
M
67Greg LawtonG. Lawton
Nikolas BirnbaumN. Birnbaum66
A
9
A
67Darren Le TissierD. Le Tissier
Marc CollymoreM. Collymore65
A
10
A
64Luciano ZanchettaL. Zanchetta
Tony NaylorT. Naylor55
A
11
A
67Dean OwenD. Owen
 
Cedric PiquionneC. Piquionne63
M
12
D
64Anthony HenryA. Henry
Adam EvansA. Evans59
M
13
A
66Sol WallworkS. Wallwork
Ledley MarsdenL. Marsden54
M
14
A
69Jon EtheringtonJ. Etherington

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Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at Craven Cottage where Fulham play host to Arsenal. A crowd of 9,063 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Fulham are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Arsenal appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Eoin Keane.


0.00
Fulham kick off the first half!
3.39
With great vision, Des Jess plays the ball forward to Jonathan Weaver. Jonathan Weaver controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tony Naylor. Tony Naylor knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Adam Mercer.
6.14
Jonathan Weaver makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nikolas Birnbaum. Nikolas Birnbaum skips past Francois Maqua! Nikolas Birnbaum strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but Adam Mercer blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
18.22
Jonathan Weaver threads a neat ball through to Marc Collymore. Marc Collymore edges inside the box! Marc Collymore shoots from just inside the box. The ball strikes Francois Maqua's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
19.03
Tomas Mendes takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Nikolas Birnbaum tries a spectacular strike but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
21.21
Tomas Mendes barges into Carl Mustoe. The referee brings Tomas Mendes to one side and gives him a warning! Carl Mustoe stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.12
Greg Lawton chips the ball to his team mate, Luciano Zanchetta. Luciano Zanchetta knocks in a cross ball towards Dean Owen. Dean Owen knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper, Nwankwo Mann, sees it late!! Goal for Arsenal!
26.29
Norman Izzet makes a simple pass to Dean Owen. Dean Owen finds some space and shoots from distance but Nwankwo Mann is on top of it.
27.45
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
36.25
Brian Smith knocks the ball forward to Tomas Mendes. Tomas Mendes threads a neat ball through to Tony Naylor. Tony Naylor shoots from outside the area but it rises well off target!
39.04
Carl Mustoe makes a simple pass to Luciano Zanchetta. Luciano Zanchetta tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Superb keeping!
40.46
Carl Mustoe makes a beautiful solo run. Carl Mustoe lofts in a cross ball towards Luciano Zanchetta. With a superhuman jump, Luciano Zanchetta connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it's well over the bar!
44.27
Isaiah Godber flicks a high pass forward. Carl Mustoe controls it well on his chest. Carl Mustoe makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dean Owen. Dean Owen lofts in a cross ball towards Luciano Zanchetta. Luciano Zanchetta is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Fulham appear unchanged since the first half. Arsenal also appear unchanged since the first half. The Fulham players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
Arsenal kick off and get the second half underway!
48.26
Jose Michel catches Norman Izzet on the ankles. The referee calls over Jose Michel and warns him to calm down! Norman Izzet runs off the knock.
51.05
Carl Mustoe flicks a high pass forward. Dean Owen collects the pass. Dean Owen shoots from long range. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
55.07
Adam Mercer knocks the ball forward to Carl Mustoe. Carl Mustoe flicks a high pass forward. Darren Le Tissier controls it well on his chest. Darren Le Tissier shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
61.34
Nicky Hackworth runs forward with the ball. Nicky Hackworth chips the ball to his team mate, Marc Collymore. Marc Collymore whips in a cross ball towards Tony Naylor. Tony Naylor makes a looping header on goal but it's a woeful effort!
65.20
Tomas Mendes laces a through ball forward to Tony Naylor. Tony Naylor edges inside the box! Tony Naylor muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
69.58
Brian Smith pushes up the pitch. Brian Smith flicks a high pass forward to Marc Collymore who brings the ball under control. Marc Collymore knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.37
Adam Mercer flicks a high ball forward to Carl Mustoe who takes it down. Carl Mustoe sees Dean Owen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Dean Owen cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Dean Owen provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball cannons off John Vieira, going out of play.
74.02
Corner kick to Arsenal. Greg Lawton plays it to the far post. Nwankwo Mann drops low and scoops up the ball.
75.14
Tomas Mendes flicks a high ball forward to Marc Collymore who takes it down. Marc Collymore controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
77.36
Arsenal have made 3 substitutions with Anthony Henry replacing Francois Maqua, Sol Wallwork replacing Greg Lawton and Jon Etherington replacing Dean Owen .
78.44
Brian Smith catches Bill Burgess on the ankles. The referee warns Brian Smith to calm down! Bill Burgess hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.27
Nikolas Birnbaum barges into Adam Mercer. The referee warns Nikolas Birnbaum to calm down! Adam Mercer stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.56
Sol Wallwork chips the ball to his team mate, Luciano Zanchetta. Luciano Zanchetta sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

Fulham

Arsenal
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
4
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
48.5%
51.5%
Play Area
26.5%
45.6%
27.9%

Scorers
Tony Naylor 65
Dean Owen 22, 51

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Dean Owen of Arsenal

Match Ratings
1.Nwankwo Mann (GK)
7
2.John Vieira (DEF)
6
3.Nicky Hackworth (DEF)
6
4.Brian Smith (DEF)
6
5.Des Jess (DEF)
6
6.Tomas Mendes (MID)
7
7.Jonathan Weaver (MID)
6
8.Jose Michel (MID)
5
9.Nikolas Birnbaum (ATT)
6
10.Marc Collymore (ATT)
6
11.Tony Naylor (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Cedric Piquionne (MID)
0
13.Adam Evans (MID)
0
14.Ledley Marsden (MID)
0

1.Lars Lindner (GK)
6
2.Francois Maqua (DEF)
6
3.Isaiah Godber (DEF)
6
4.Adam Mercer (DEF)
6
5.Bill Burgess (MID)
6
6.Norman Izzet (MID)
6
7.Carl Mustoe (MID)
8
8.Greg Lawton (MID)
6
9.Darren Le Tissier (ATT)
6
10.Luciano Zanchetta (ATT)
7
11.Dean Owen (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Anthony Henry (DEF)
6
13.Sol Wallwork (ATT)
6
14.Jon Etherington (ATT)
6