Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at Craven Cottage where Fulham play host to Brighton and Hove Albion. A crowd of 17,875 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Fulham are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Brighton and Hove Albion appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Teddy Williams.
The pitch is in good condition.
Fulham are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Brighton and Hove Albion appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Teddy Williams.
0.00
0-0Fulham kick off!
2.00
0-0Isaiah Peckham flicks a high pass forward. Eoin Newby controls it well on his chest. Eoin Newby finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
3.28
1-0Dion Mason makes a simple pass to Julian May. Julian May knocks in a cross ball towards Dion Mason. Dion Mason knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
9.06
Arnold Lamey passes the ball forward to Daniel Gil. Daniel Gil makes a simple pass, allowing Malte Helmer to run into the box. Malte Helmer makes some space for himself and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
12.57
Marco Suker launches a long ball forward. Oscar Vazquez cuts inside the box! Oscar Vazquez shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it flies just off target!
14.10
1-1Dion Mason flicks a high pass forward. Julian May collects the pass. Julian May knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Adam Laver is offside!
24.29
1-1Adam Laver knocks the ball forward to Julian May. Julian May shoots from long range but is denied by Rodrigo Rego. Excellent save.
30.06
Isaiah Peckham makes a simple pass to Dion Mason. Dion Mason controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by Rodrigo Rego.
31.21
1-1Dion Mason takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Arnold Lamey steps in with a tackle, taking the ball and clearing it up the pitch.
32.54
Isaiah Peckham sees Eoin Newby in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eoin Newby passes the ball forward to Julian May. Julian May comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball takes a deflection leaving Rodrigo Rego with no chance!! Goal for Fulham!
36.32
Fernando Alves makes a simple pass to Malte Helmer. Malte Helmer plays a scrappy one-two with Daniel Gil and stumbles forward towards the goal... Some good footwork from Malte Helmer provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Alvaro Burgos effortlessly smothers it!
40.55
Isaiah Peckham flicks the ball to his team mate, Adam Laver. Adam Laver skips past Ricardo Guerrero! Adam Laver shoots from just inside the box. It's there!! Rodrigo Rego has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
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. Brighton and Hove Albion also appear unchanged since the first half. The Brighton and Hove Albion players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and Brighton and Hove Albion get the second half underway!
47.24
3-1Fernando Alves comes in with a late challenge on Isaiah Peckham. Fernando Alves is shown the yellow card! Isaiah Peckham hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
49.13
Fernando Alves chips the ball to his team mate, Malte Helmer. Malte Helmer whips in a cross ball towards Oscar Vazquez. Oscar Vazquez gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but slams it into the crowd!
53.43
Ricardo Guerrero kicks a strong pass forward to Oscar Vazquez. Oscar Vazquez hits a low pass to Dale Joachim. Dale Joachim makes a probing pass to Malte Helmer but he's offside!
54.46
Isaiah Peckham catches Fernando Alves on the ankles. The referee calls over Isaiah Peckham and shows him a yellow card! Fernando Alves hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
59.56
Dion Mason kicks a strong pass forward to Mark Pearce. Mark Pearce knocks in a cross ball towards Julian May. Julian May gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
60.40
3-1Fulham have made 3 substitutions with Steve Terry replacing Dion Mason, Craig Lawrence replacing Stan Bailey and Emile Beckham replacing Eoin Newby .
61.47
Adam Laver takes it forward alone. Adam Laver tries a spectacular long range effort. Rodrigo Rego gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
66.01
3-1Malte Helmer catches Adam Laver on the ankles. The referee calls over Malte Helmer and warns him to calm down! Adam Laver hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.19
Robert Defoe hits a low pass to Eddie Westwood. Eddie Westwood knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Arnold Lamey is offside!
73.16
Arnold Lamey hacks Craig Lawrence from behind! Arnold Lamey is shown the yellow card! Craig Lawrence runs off the knock.
75.26
Adam Laver flicks a high ball forward to Mark Pearce who takes it down. Mark Pearce controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Rodrigo Rego manages to gather it comfortably.
77.07
Brighton and Hove Albion have made 2 substitutions with Claudio Garcia replacing Malte Helmer and Aki Nurmi replacing Arnold Lamey and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-2-4 formation.
78.14
Steve Terry sees Isaiah Peckham in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Isaiah Peckham controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
79.05
Carlton Barrett catches Fernando Alves on the ankles. The referee brings Carlton Barrett to one side and gives him a warning! Fernando Alves runs off the knock.
84.12
3-1Isaiah Peckham catches Robert Defoe on the ankles. The referee calls over Isaiah Peckham and warns him to calm down! Robert Defoe gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
87.31
Claudio Garcia flicks a high pass forward. Eddie Westwood holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eddie Westwood sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Alvaro Burgos effortlessly smothers it!
89.13
Steffen Leonhardsen kicks a strong pass forward to Isaiah Peckham. Isaiah Peckham flicks a high pass forward. Mark Pearce controls it well on his chest. Mark Pearce knocks the ball forward to Julian May but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
8
3
Shots off Target
2
2
Offsides
3
2
Fouls
3
3
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
60.5%
39.5%
Play Area
21%
46.9%
32.1%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Adam Laver of Fulham |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Alvaro Burgos (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Steffen Leonhardsen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Carlton Barrett (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | George Kahn (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Stan Bailey (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Isaiah Peckham (MID) |  | 6 |
| 7. | Dion Mason (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | Adam Laver (MID) | | 9 |
| 9. | Julian May (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Mark Pearce (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Eoin Newby (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Steve Terry (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Craig Lawrence (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Emile Beckham (MID) | 6 | |
| 1. | Rodrigo Rego (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Marco Suker (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ricardo Guerrero (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Robert Defoe (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Arnold Lamey (MID) | | 5 |
| 6. | Malte Helmer (MID) | | 8 |
| 7. | Fernando Alves (MID) | | 6 |
| 8. | Dale Joachim (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Daniel Gil (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Oscar Vazquez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Eddie Westwood (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Claudio Garcia (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Aki Nurmi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Marin Pancu (DEF) | 0 | |