Match Report


FulhamFulham     Sheffield UnitedSheffield United
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Nwankwo MannN. Mann44
G
1
G
63Stefan ArendtS. Arendt
John VieiraJ. Vieira64
D
captain2
D
57Chris SummerbellC. Summerbell
Nicky HackworthN. Hackworth63
D
3captain
D
55Alexander ScowcroftA. Scowcroft
Brian SmithB. Smith59
D
4
D
56Ledley ThompsonL. Thompson
Des JessD. Jess55
D
5
D
63Darius MccannD. Mccann
Tomas MendesT. Mendes72
M
6
M
79Julian ZiegeJ. Ziege
Jonathan WeaverJ. Weaver68
M
7
M
66Billy BowerB. Bower
Jose MichelJ. Michel65
M
8
A
53Stefan SchönenbornS. Schönenborn
Nikolas BirnbaumN. Birnbaum66
A
9
A
60Fredrik DixonF. Dixon
Marc CollymoreM. Collymore65
A
10
A
57Adrian VenusA. Venus
Tony NaylorT. Naylor55
A
11
M
53Omer ShearerO. Shearer
 
Cedric PiquionneC. Piquionne63
M
12
M
64Alistair FentonA. Fenton
Adam EvansA. Evans59
M
13
M
63Steve FowlerS. Fowler
Ledley MarsdenL. Marsden54
M
14
M
61Clive GordonC. Gordon

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Craven Cottage where Fulham play host to Sheffield United. A crowd of 8,164 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Fulham are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Sheffield United appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Marcus Jess.


0.00
The first half starts with Fulham kicking off!
4.37
Billy Bower makes a probing pass to Omer Shearer. Omer Shearer knocks in a cross ball towards Adrian Venus. Adrian Venus powers a header at goal but it's a lousy effort!
10.10
Nicky Hackworth hits a low pass to Jonathan Weaver. Jonathan Weaver flicks the ball to his team mate, Tony Naylor. Tony Naylor makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Nikolas Birnbaum. Nikolas Birnbaum strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
24.33
Nicky Hackworth threads the ball through to Jose Michel. Jose Michel flicks the ball to his team mate, Nikolas Birnbaum. Nikolas Birnbaum cuts inside the box! Nikolas Birnbaum makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but somehow Stefan Arendt manages to keep it out.
30.44
Nikolas Birnbaum clumsily knocks into Ledley Thompson. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ledley Thompson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.32
Ledley Thompson makes a probing pass to Julian Ziege. Julian Ziege threads a neat ball through to Adrian Venus. Adrian Venus knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Brian Smith.
36.50
Ledley Thompson takes it forward alone. Ledley Thompson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fredrik Dixon. Fredrik Dixon knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Des Jess.
38.36
Jose Michel threads a neat ball through to Marc Collymore. Marc Collymore whips in a cross ball towards Tony Naylor. Tony Naylor heads the ball goalwards but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
42.33
Darius Mccann knocks the ball to his team mate, Julian Ziege. Julian Ziege threads a neat ball through to Fredrik Dixon. Fredrik Dixon skips past Des Jess! Fredrik Dixon rockets a shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
44.36
Julian Ziege makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Omer Shearer. Omer Shearer advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Omer Shearer provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
45.00
Jose Michel hits a low pass to Marc Collymore. Marc Collymore knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alexander Scowcroft.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Fulham appear unchanged since the first half. Sheffield United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Sheffield United players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
The second half starts with Sheffield United kicking off!
51.12
Brian Smith plays the ball forward to Tomas Mendes. Tomas Mendes threads the ball through to Nikolas Birnbaum. Nikolas Birnbaum knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ledley Thompson.
57.22
Julian Ziege threads a neat ball through to Omer Shearer. Omer Shearer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Nicky Hackworth.
59.24
Jose Michel threads the ball through to Nikolas Birnbaum. Nikolas Birnbaum lofts in a cross ball towards Marc Collymore. Marc Collymore jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but Stefan Arendt is on top of it.
60.36
Jonathan Weaver darts forward. Jonathan Weaver knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Stefan Arendt who gathers it comfortably.
61.33
Darius Mccann chips the ball to his team mate, Billy Bower. Billy Bower flicks a high ball forward to Adrian Venus who takes it down. Adrian Venus plays a one-two with Fredrik Dixon and advances towards the goal... Adrian Venus cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Nwankwo Mann!
63.35
Omer Shearer barges into Nicky Hackworth. Omer Shearer is given a warning by the referee! Nicky Hackworth runs off the knock.
66.52
Brian Smith controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jonathan Weaver. Jonathan Weaver darts forward. Jonathan Weaver knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
69.15
Jose Michel sees space and advances. Jose Michel knocks in a cross ball towards Tony Naylor. Tony Naylor is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Stefan Arendt!
73.44
Tomas Mendes flicks a high ball forward to Tony Naylor who takes it down. Tony Naylor whips in a cross ball towards Nikolas Birnbaum. Nikolas Birnbaum powers a header at goal. Stefan Arendt is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
77.22
Fulham have made 3 substitutions with Cedric Piquionne replacing Nikolas Birnbaum, Adam Evans replacing Tomas Mendes and Ledley Marsden replacing Des Jess .
78.24
Julian Ziege threads the ball through to Fredrik Dixon. Fredrik Dixon knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Nicky Hackworth.
79.50
Jonathan Weaver deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Marc Collymore. Marc Collymore knocks in a cross ball towards Cedric Piquionne. Cedric Piquionne knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it slams into the crowd!
83.03
Alexander Scowcroft pushes up the pitch. Alexander Scowcroft decides to run forward with the ball. Alexander Scowcroft threads a neat, attacking ball through to Omer Shearer. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Omer Shearer provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Fulham

Sheffield United
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
43.6%
56.4%
Play Area
28.2%
42.3%
29.5%

Scorers
Nikolas Birnbaum 10, 73
Omer Shearer 83

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nikolas Birnbaum of Fulham

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

1.Stefan Arendt (GK)
7
2.Chris Summerbell (DEF)
6
3.Alexander Scowcroft (DEF)
8
4.Ledley Thompson (DEF)
6
5.Darius Mccann (DEF)
6
6.Julian Ziege (MID)
7
7.Billy Bower (MID)
7
8.Stefan Schönenborn (ATT)
6
9.Fredrik Dixon (ATT)
6
10.Adrian Venus (ATT)
6
11.Omer Shearer (MID)goal scored
8
 
12.Alistair Fenton (MID)
0
13.Steve Fowler (MID)
0
14.Clive Gordon (MID)
0