Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Craven Cottage where Fulham play host to Bristol Rovers. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Fulham are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bristol Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Daniele Oakley.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Fulham are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Bristol Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Daniele Oakley.
0.00
0-0Bristol Rovers kick off and get the match underway!
2.07
0-0Seeing a gap ahead, Richard Hitchcock plays the ball forward to Sékou Irié Bi Séhi. Sékou Irié Bi Séhi brings the ball forward. Sékou Irié Bi Séhi knocks in a cross ball towards Pontus Partin. Pontus Partin knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Max King gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
3.42
0-0Simón Romero flicks a high ball forward to Pontus Partin who takes it down. Pontus Partin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
8.16
Jacob Mann flicks a high ball forward to Davy Hendriks who takes it down. Davy Hendriks makes a probing pass between the defence to Neil Newby. Neil Newby muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Lauren Bisan-E. Souchard manages to gather it.
9.32
0-0Antonio Rey catches Fredrik Stewart on the ankles. The referee warns Antonio Rey to calm down! Fredrik Stewart runs off the knock.
12.19
0-1Steve Mowbray flicks a high pass forward. Richard Hitchcock holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Richard Hitchcock plays a sublime one-two with Antonio Rey and races in on goal... Richard Hitchcock muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Max King is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
18.33
Antonio Rey flicks the ball to his team mate, Simón Romero. Simón Romero whips in a cross ball towards Pontus Partin. Pontus Partin whips the ball goalwards with his head. Max King gathers the ball up comfortably. Great keeping!
27.11
0-1Phil Campbell makes a strong solo run forward. Phil Campbell chips the ball to his team mate, Pontus Partin. Pontus Partin whips in a cross ball towards Simón Romero. Simón Romero powers a header at goal but it flies well off target!
30.33
Antonio Rey deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simón Romero. Simón Romero whips in a cross ball towards Pontus Partin. With a superhuman jump, Pontus Partin connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it flies wide!
36.39
Duncan Armstrong plays the ball forward to Phil Campbell. Phil Campbell takes it forward alone. Phil Campbell knocks in a cross ball towards Pontus Partin. Pontus Partin makes a looping header on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
40.15
Armando Terrevoli flicks a high pass forward. Ezio Cesari collects the pass. Ezio Cesari knocks the ball forward to Jacob Mann. Jacob Mann lofts in a cross ball towards Neil Newby. Neil Newby jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it slams into the crowd!
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. Bristol Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Fulham kick off!
49.04
Ezio Cesari deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Neil Newby. Neil Newby knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Duncan Armstrong.
54.00
Richard Hitchcock makes a simple pass to Pontus Partin. Pontus Partin knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Max King who gathers it comfortably.
55.27
Adam Owen knocks the ball forward to Richard Hitchcock. Richard Hitchcock flicks a high ball forward to Steve Mowbray who takes it down. Steve Mowbray cuts inside the box! Steve Mowbray side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
63.15
Phil Campbell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Richard Hitchcock. Richard Hitchcock makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Steve Mowbray. Steve Mowbray knocks in a cross ball towards Richard Hitchcock. Richard Hitchcock gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it whistles just wide of the post!
65.04
Richard Hitchcock knocks the ball forward to Simón Romero. Simón Romero whips in a cross ball towards Pontus Partin. Pontus Partin powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Max King had no chance!! Goal for Bristol Rovers!
71.43
Fredrik Stewart sees Neil Newby in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Neil Newby shoots from long range his aim is horrendously poor!
72.22
Seeing Fredrik Stewart's run, Ezio Cesari quickly throws the ball into his path. Fredrik Stewart flicks a high pass forward. Davy Hendriks collects the pass. Davy Hendriks knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Newby. Neil Newby is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Lauren Bisan-E. Souchard!
77.44
0-4Fulham have made 2 substitutions with Oleg Morris replacing Jamie Mowbray and Mick Patterson replacing Fredrik Stewart .
78.46
Denis Revelles knocks the ball to his team mate, Jacob Mann. Jacob Mann hits a low pass to Mick Patterson. Mick Patterson lofts in a cross ball towards Davy Hendriks. Davy Hendriks gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
79.32
Steve Mowbray brings the ball forward. Steve Mowbray lofts in a cross ball towards Simón Romero. Simón Romero rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Max King manages to gather it.
81.39
Duncan Armstrong flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Rey holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Antonio Rey flicks a high ball forward to Pontus Partin who takes it down. Pontus Partin finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Excellent keeping!
83.23
0-4Samuel Moreira comes in with a late challenge on Richard Hitchcock. The referee calls over Samuel Moreira and shows him a yellow card! Richard Hitchcock carries on, but is struggling a bit.
87.16
Adam Owen comes in with a late challenge on Mick Patterson. The referee calls over Adam Owen and warns him to calm down! Mick Patterson stretches but gets up unharmed.
89.23
Antonio Rey barges into Mick Patterson. The referee calls over Antonio Rey again and warns him to calm down! Mick Patterson runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
4
Shots on Target
3
8
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
38.4%
61.6%
Play Area
32.9%
45.2%
21.9%
Scorers
| Richard Hitchcock 12 Pontus Partin 36, 65 Steve Mowbray 55 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Pontus Partin of Bristol Rovers |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Max King (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Armando Terrevoli (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Jamie Mowbray (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Denis Revelles (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Samuel Moreira (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 6. | Ezio Cesari (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Fredrik Stewart (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Jacob Mann (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Neil Newby (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Davy Hendriks (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Adam Harrison (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Oleg Morris (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Mick Patterson (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Alex Souness (DEF) | 0 | |
| 1. | Lauren Bisan-E. Souchard (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Duncan Armstrong (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Phil Campbell (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Adam Owen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Noel Lawrence (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Sékou Irié Bi Séhi (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Antonio Rey (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Richard Hitchcock (MID) |  | 9 |
| 9. | Steve Mowbray (MID) | | 8 |
| 10. | Simón Romero (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Pontus Partin (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Mike Bolton (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Yyvind Bratseth (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Lomano Kasper (GK) | 0 | |