Match Report
| Fulham | Fulham |  |  | Swindon Town | Swindon Town | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Max King | M. King |  | 68 | G |  | 1 | | G | 54 | | Steve Proctor | S. Proctor | |||||||||
| Armando Terrevoli | A. Terrevoli |  | 64 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 64 | | Gavin Chadwick | G. Chadwick | |||||||||
| Jamie Mowbray | J. Mowbray | | 49 | D | | 3 | | D | 62 |  | Diego Helder | D. Helder | |||||||||
| Denis Revelles | D. Revelles |  | 49 | D |  | | 4 | | D | 55 | | Jason Evans | J. Evans | ||||||||
| Samuel Moreira | S. Moreira |  | 48 | D | | 5 | | M | 59 | | Gavin King | G. King | |||||||||
| Ezio Cesari | E. Cesari | | 67 | M | | 6 | | M | 56 | | Alberto Di Meglio | A. Di Meglio | |||||||||
| Jacob Mann | J. Mann | | 44 | M | | 7 | | M | 55 | | Francisco Jardim | F. Jardim | |||||||||
| Morris Ferdinand | M. Ferdinand | | 41 | M | | 8 | | | M | 52 | | Richard Burgess | R. Burgess | ||||||||
| Neil Newby | N. Newby | | 67 | A | | 9 | | A | 68 | | Richard Oakley | R. Oakley | |||||||||
| Davy Hendriks | D. Hendriks | | 57 | A | | 10 | | A | 55 | | Ian Boertien | I. Boertien | |||||||||
| Adam Harrison | A. Harrison | | 54 | A | | 11 | | A | 55 | | Phil Marsden | P. Marsden | |||||||||
| Mick Patterson | M. Patterson | | 46 | A | | 12 | | A | 54 | | Phil Impey | P. Impey | |||||||||
| Oleg Morris | O. Morris | | 46 | D | | 13 | | A | 52 | | Robert Benjamin | R. Benjamin | |||||||||
| Alex Souness | A. Souness |  | 43 | D | | 14 | | A | 52 | | Niccolo Ripley | N. Ripley | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Passaredo |
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Craven Cottage where Fulham play host to Swindon Town. A crowd of 4,198 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Fulham are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Swindon Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Robert Lowe.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Fulham are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Swindon Town appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Robert Lowe.
0.00
0-0Swindon Town start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.07
0-0Neil Newby threads a neat ball through to Davy Hendriks. Davy Hendriks whips in a cross ball towards Adam Harrison. Adam Harrison jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it's well over the bar!
4.59
0-0Morris Ferdinand darts forward. Morris Ferdinand whips in a cross ball towards Davy Hendriks. Davy Hendriks connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Steve Proctor manages to gather it effortlessly.
16.53
0-0Ezio Cesari comes in with a late challenge on Jason Evans. Ezio Cesari is given a warning by the referee! Jason Evans hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.00
0-1Gavin Chadwick kicks a strong pass forward to Gavin King. Gavin King flicks a high pass forward to Ian Boertien who brings the ball under control. Ian Boertien lofts in a cross ball towards Francisco Jardim. Francisco Jardim connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
24.09
0-1Jamie Mowbray receives the ball from a throw-in from Denis Revelles. Jamie Mowbray threads the ball through to Ezio Cesari. Ezio Cesari flicks a high pass forward. Neil Newby controls it well on his chest. Neil Newby knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.34
Ezio Cesari makes a probing pass to Morris Ferdinand. Morris Ferdinand darts forward. Morris Ferdinand tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
28.33
Neil Newby chips the ball to his team mate, Adam Harrison. Adam Harrison knocks in a cross ball towards Ezio Cesari. Ezio Cesari jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Ezio Cesari!
32.06
Morris Ferdinand makes a probing pass to Neil Newby. Neil Newby whips in a cross ball towards Adam Harrison. Adam Harrison shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
36.04
Jason Evans flicks a high pass forward. Francisco Jardim holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Francisco Jardim plays a scrappy one-two with Ian Boertien and advances towards the goal... Francisco Jardim cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
38.38
Francisco Jardim deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Phil Marsden. Phil Marsden sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
45.00
2-1Ezio Cesari kicks a strong pass forward to Adam Harrison. Adam Harrison makes a probing pass to Jacob Mann but he's offside!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Fulham appear unchanged since the first half. Swindon Town also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The second half starts with Fulham kicking off!
47.36
Francisco Jardim sees Phil Marsden in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Phil Marsden whips in a cross ball towards Alberto Di Meglio. Alberto Di Meglio whips the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
59.15
Ezio Cesari laces a through ball forward to Adam Harrison. Adam Harrison lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Newby. Neil Newby knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it flies wide!
60.24
2-1Fulham have made a substitution with Alex Souness replacing Neil Newby .
61.30
Morris Ferdinand flicks the ball to his team mate, Alex Souness. Alex Souness knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
66.42
Adam Harrison plays the ball forward to Davy Hendriks. Davy Hendriks lofts in a cross ball towards Alex Souness. Alex Souness makes a convincing header but it flies just wide!
67.14
2-1Jacob Mann barges into Alberto Di Meglio. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alberto Di Meglio stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.52
Jamie Mowbray flicks the ball to his team mate, Ezio Cesari. Ezio Cesari deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adam Harrison. Adam Harrison knocks in a cross ball towards Morris Ferdinand. Morris Ferdinand gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
77.39
Fulham have made 2 substitutions with Mick Patterson replacing Jamie Mowbray and Oleg Morris replacing Jacob Mann .Swindon Town have made 2 substitutions with Phil Impey replacing Richard Oakley and Niccolo Ripley replacing Richard Burgess .
78.49
Francisco Jardim flicks a high ball forward to Ian Boertien who takes it down. Ian Boertien makes a great pass forward. Phil Impey runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
83.37
Ezio Cesari takes it forward alone. Ezio Cesari knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Niccolo Ripley.
84.17
Phil Impey sees Phil Marsden in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Phil Marsden threads the ball through to Ian Boertien but he's offside!
85.54
Ezio Cesari flicks a high ball forward to Adam Harrison who takes it down. Adam Harrison finds some space and shoots from distance but it misses the target by a large margin!
87.42
Morris Ferdinand flicks a high pass forward. Davy Hendriks controls it well on his chest. Davy Hendriks sees Alex Souness in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alex Souness tries a spectacular long range effort but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
62.3%
37.7%
Play Area
23.2%
49.3%
27.5%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Adam Harrison of Fulham |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Max King (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Armando Terrevoli (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jamie Mowbray (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Denis Revelles (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Samuel Moreira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Ezio Cesari (MID) |  | 8 |
| 7. | Jacob Mann (MID) |  | 5 |
| 8. | Morris Ferdinand (MID) | | 8 |
| 9. | Neil Newby (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Davy Hendriks (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Adam Harrison (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Mick Patterson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Oleg Morris (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Alex Souness (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Steve Proctor (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Gavin Chadwick (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Diego Helder (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jason Evans (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gavin King (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Alberto Di Meglio (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Francisco Jardim (MID) | | 8 |
| 8. | Richard Burgess (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Richard Oakley (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Ian Boertien (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Phil Marsden (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Phil Impey (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Robert Benjamin (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Niccolo Ripley (ATT) | 6 | |