Match Report
| Fulham | Fulham |  |  | Blackburn Rovers | Blackburn Rovers | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Max King | M. King |  | 70 | G |  | 1 | | G | 69 |  | Jonas Bierhoff | J. Bierhoff | |||||||||
| Armando Terrevoli | A. Terrevoli |  | 64 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 69 |  | Abel Neves | A. Neves | |||||||||
| Jamie Mowbray | J. Mowbray | | 50 | D | | 3 | |  | D | 67 |  | Ricardo Andres | R. Andres | ||||||||
| Denis Revelles | D. Revelles |  | 49 | D | | | 4 | | D | 63 |  | Brenny Stroeve | B. Stroeve | ||||||||
| Samuel Moreira | S. Moreira | | 48 | D | | 5 | | D | 51 | | Edgar Postiga | E. Postiga | |||||||||
| Ezio Cesari | E. Cesari | | 67 | M | | 6 | | M | 73 | | Arturo Ramirez | A. Ramirez | |||||||||
| Fredrik Stewart | F. Stewart | | 50 | M | | 7 | | M | 68 | | Mark Talan | M. Talan | |||||||||
| Jacob Mann | J. Mann | | 44 | M | | 8 | | M | 56 |  | Craig Hendry | C. Hendry | |||||||||
| Neil Newby | N. Newby | | 67 | A | | 9 | | A | 73 | | Alassan Dabo | A. Dabo | |||||||||
| Davy Hendriks | D. Hendriks | | 58 | A | | 10 | | A | 69 | | Artur Lopes | A. Lopes | |||||||||
| Mick Patterson | M. Patterson | | 46 | A | | 11 | | A | 45 | | Stuart Wainwright | S. Wainwright | |||||||||
| Oleg Morris | O. Morris | | 46 | D | | 12 | | D | 42 | | Warren Pearson | W. Pearson | |||||||||
| Alex Souness | A. Souness | | 43 | D | | 13 | | M | 41 | | Alan Pallister | A. Pallister | |||||||||
| Eoin Scholes | E. Scholes | | 42 | D | | 14 | | M | 34 | | Greg Joseph | G. Joseph | |||||||||
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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Craven Cottage where Fulham play host to Blackburn Rovers. Its a sell-out today with the 5,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Fulham and Blackburn Rovers are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Mervin Taylor.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Fulham and Blackburn Rovers are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Mervin Taylor.
0.00
0-0Fulham kick off and get the first half underway!
9.05
0-0Ezio Cesari runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Ezio Cesari whips in a cross ball towards Neil Newby. Neil Newby beats his man to it with a header but it is shockingly off target!
10.27
Arturo Ramirez threads the ball through to Artur Lopes. Artur Lopes plays a one-two with Arturo Ramirez and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Artur Lopes provides some space. He shoots at goal but it slams into the crowd!
15.48
0-0Jamie Mowbray advances with the ball. Jamie Mowbray kicks a strong pass forward to Fredrik Stewart. Fredrik Stewart shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Jonas Bierhoff!
18.18
1-0Fredrik Stewart makes a simple pass to Mick Patterson. Mick Patterson knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Newby. Neil Newby gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It's there!! Jonas Bierhoff has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
27.31
Artur Lopes makes a simple pass to Arturo Ramirez. Arturo Ramirez finds some space and shoots from distance. Max King gets down and covers it.
30.51
1-0Brenny Stroeve makes a simple pass to Arturo Ramirez. Arturo Ramirez puts a great ball through. Alassan Dabo runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
34.28
Ezio Cesari flicks a high pass forward to Neil Newby who brings the ball under control. Neil Newby plays a one-two with Mick Patterson and advances towards the goal... Neil Newby shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Fulham!
39.09
Arturo Ramirez threads the ball through to Alassan Dabo. Alassan Dabo puts a great ball through. Stuart Wainwright runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
42.30
2-0Ezio Cesari flicks a high ball forward to Davy Hendriks who takes it down. Davy Hendriks knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jonas Bierhoff who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
Ezio Cesari passes the ball forward to Davy Hendriks. Davy Hendriks shoots from outside the area but it's a lousy effort!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Fulham appear unchanged since the first half. Blackburn Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Blackburn Rovers start the second half!
49.40
2-0Jamie Mowbray clumsily knocks into Craig Hendry. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Craig Hendry stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.48
Jamie Mowbray controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jacob Mann. Jacob Mann flicks a high pass forward. Ezio Cesari collects the pass. Ezio Cesari whips in a cross ball towards Neil Newby. Neil Newby gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Jonas Bierhoff manages to gather it easily.
59.34
Mark Talan flicks a high ball forward to Arturo Ramirez who takes it down. Arturo Ramirez knocks the ball forward to Artur Lopes but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
60.23
2-0Fulham have made a substitution with Eoin Scholes replacing Neil Newby .Blackburn Rovers have made 3 substitutions with Warren Pearson replacing Edgar Postiga, Alan Pallister replacing Mark Talan and Greg Joseph replacing Artur Lopes .
65.35
Stuart Wainwright decides to run forward with the ball. Stuart Wainwright knocks in a cross ball towards Arturo Ramirez. Arturo Ramirez gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Blackburn Rovers!
71.57
Samuel Moreira takes it forward alone. Samuel Moreira decides to run forward with the ball. Samuel Moreira plays a one-two with Eoin Scholes and rushes in on goal... Samuel Moreira rockets a shot on goal. Solid save from Jonas Bierhoff.
73.24
Jamie Mowbray flicks a high pass forward to Ezio Cesari who brings the ball neatly under control. Ezio Cesari makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mick Patterson. Mick Patterson knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.20
Fulham have made 2 substitutions with Oleg Morris replacing Jamie Mowbray and Alex Souness replacing Fredrik Stewart .
79.47
2-1There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
87.32
Alan Pallister threads the ball through to Stuart Wainwright. Stuart Wainwright passes the ball forward to Alassan Dabo. Alassan Dabo side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Max King with no chance!! Goal for Blackburn Rovers! That brings them level!
90.00
Greg Joseph knocks the ball forward to Alassan Dabo. Alassan Dabo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Max King who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
1
3
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
57.6%
42.4%
Play Area
27.3%
48.5%
24.2%
Scorers
| Neil Newby 18, 34 | Arturo Ramirez 65 Alassan Dabo 87 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Neil Newby 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) | 7 | |
| 6. | Ezio Cesari (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Fredrik Stewart (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Jacob Mann (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Neil Newby (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Davy Hendriks (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Mick Patterson (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Oleg Morris (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Alex Souness (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Eoin Scholes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 1. | Jonas Bierhoff (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Abel Neves (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ricardo Andres (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Brenny Stroeve (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Edgar Postiga (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Arturo Ramirez (MID) | | 8 |
| 7. | Mark Talan (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Craig Hendry (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Alassan Dabo (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Artur Lopes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Stuart Wainwright (ATT) | 8 | |
| 12. | Warren Pearson (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Alan Pallister (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Greg Joseph (MID) | 6 | |