Match Report
| Fulham | Fulham |  |  | Watford | Watford | ||||||||||||||||
| Craig Thornburrow | Craig Thornburrow | James Maher | James Maher | ||||||||||||||||||
| Alvaro Burgos | A. Burgos |  | 77 | G |  | 1 | | G | 74 |  | Ivan Moffat | I. Moffat | |||||||||
| Gregory Raymond | G. Raymond |  | 77 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 71 | | Damien Best | D. Best | |||||||||
| Alexandru Codrea | A. Codrea |  | 76 | D | | 3 | | D | 73 |  | Ricardo Rey | R. Rey | |||||||||
| Steven Severs | S. Severs |  | 76 | D | | 4 | | D | 76 | | Anthony Ward | A. Ward | |||||||||
| Gabriel Olivares | G. Olivares |  | 70 | D | | 5 | | D | 74 | | Micka‘l Hemdani | M. Hemdani | |||||||||
| Morris Bailey | M. Bailey | | 88 | M | | 6 | | M | 81 | | Kemal Defoe | K. Defoe | |||||||||
| Marinos Katsouranis | M. Katsouranis |  | 74 | M |  | | 7 | | | M | 81 | | Paul Ward | P. Ward | |||||||
| Stuart Johnstone | S. Johnstone |  | 78 | A | | 8 | | A | 71 | | Wayne Moss | W. Moss | |||||||||
| Alun Eustace | A. Eustace | | 79 | A | | 9 | | A | 77 |  | Matthew Amoah | M. Amoah | |||||||||
| Andreas Jonssen | A. Jonssen |  | 77 | A | | 10 | | A | 75 | | Titus Vassell | T. Vassell | |||||||||
| Eoin Newby | E. Newby | | 80 | A | | 11 | | A | 69 | | Dean Hapgood | D. Hapgood | |||||||||
| Nicholas Jones | N. Jones |  | 77 | D | | 12 | | D | 78 | | Lomano Bellamy | L. Bellamy | |||||||||
| Guillermo Leon | G. Leon | | 92 | M | | 13 | | M | 77 | | Wes Hendrie | W. Hendrie | |||||||||
| Rui Douglas | R. Douglas |  | 80 | A | | 14 | | A | 78 | | Ignacio Vargas | I. Vargas | |||||||||
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Craven Cottage where Fulham play host to Watford. A crowd of 19,705 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Fulham are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Watford appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by John Boisfer.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Fulham are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Watford appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by John Boisfer.
0.00
0-0Watford start the match!
3.22
0-0Eoin Newby kicks a strong pass forward to Andreas Jonssen. Andreas Jonssen edges inside the box! Andreas Jonssen tries a spectacular strike. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
8.38
0-0With some swift thinking, Paul Ward plays the ball forward to Wayne Moss. Wayne Moss shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
12.37
0-0Paul Ward clumsily knocks into Steven Severs. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Steven Severs runs off the knock.
14.00
Paul Ward flicks a high pass forward to Wayne Moss who brings the ball under control. Wayne Moss whips in a cross ball towards Paul Ward. Paul Ward powers a header at goal. Alvaro Burgos effortlessly punches it away to safety.
15.44
Gabriel Olivares makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Morris Bailey. Showing composure, Morris Bailey picks a pass forward to Stuart Johnstone. Stuart Johnstone sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
16.27
Marinos Katsouranis knocks the ball to his team mate, Morris Bailey. Morris Bailey finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
20.53
Paul Ward controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matthew Amoah. Matthew Amoah lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Ward. Paul Ward makes a looping header on goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
21.07
1-0Gregory Raymond darts forward. Gregory Raymond knocks the ball to his team mate, Andreas Jonssen. Andreas Jonssen knocks in a cross ball towards Morris Bailey. Morris Bailey whips the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Ivan Moffat has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
27.56
1-0Kemal Defoe threads a neat ball through to Paul Ward. Paul Ward knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Steven Severs.
30.52
Dean Hapgood makes a probing pass to Wayne Moss. Wayne Moss lofts in a cross ball towards Matthew Amoah. Matthew Amoah makes a deft header. The keeper is on top of it. Good save!
33.17
Steven Severs flicks a high pass forward. Gregory Raymond controls it well on his chest. Gregory Raymond flicks a high pass forward. Marinos Katsouranis controls it well on his chest. Marinos Katsouranis knocks in a cross ball towards Alun Eustace. Alun Eustace is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but is denied by Ivan Moffat. Excellent save.
34.36
Damien Best knocks the ball forward to Micka‘l Hemdani. Micka‘l Hemdani sees space and advances. Micka‘l Hemdani lofts in a cross ball towards Titus Vassell. Titus Vassell makes a looping header on goal. It's miles wide!
36.13
Micka‘l Hemdani takes the throw-in. Anthony Ward advances with the ball. Anthony Ward sees Wayne Moss in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Wayne Moss whips in a cross ball towards Paul Ward. Paul Ward whips the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
39.58
Kemal Defoe catches Morris Bailey on the ankles. Kemal Defoe is shown the yellow card! Morris Bailey hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
40.37
With imagination, Morris Bailey laces a weighted ball forward to Andreas Jonssen. Andreas Jonssen whips in a cross ball towards Alun Eustace. Alun Eustace beats his man to it with a header. Solid save from Ivan Moffat.
42.50
Marinos Katsouranis plays the ball forward to Alun Eustace. Alun Eustace finds some space and shoots from distance. Ivan Moffat gets down and covers it.
45.00
Dean Hapgood controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Titus Vassell. Titus Vassell knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alexandru Codrea.
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. Watford also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Fulham kick off and get the second half underway!
47.19
Gabriel Olivares hacks Paul Ward from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Paul Ward stretches but gets up unharmed.
49.02
Steven Severs makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marinos Katsouranis. Marinos Katsouranis flicks a high pass forward. Morris Bailey controls it well on his chest. Morris Bailey controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
51.13
1-1Paul Ward hacks Morris Bailey from behind! The referee warns Paul Ward to calm down! Morris Bailey runs off the knock.
53.46
Seeing a gap ahead, Paul Ward plays the ball forward to Titus Vassell. Titus Vassell shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
57.50
Steven Severs threads the ball through to Gregory Raymond. Gregory Raymond flicks a high pass forward. Marinos Katsouranis collects the pass. Marinos Katsouranis plays a scrappy one-two with Eoin Newby and advances towards the goal... Marinos Katsouranis shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
60.44
With imagination, Gabriel Olivares laces a weighted ball forward to Stuart Johnstone. Stuart Johnstone plays a scrappy one-two with Alun Eustace and stumbles forward towards the goal... Stuart Johnstone makes some space for himself and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
65.56
Dean Hapgood comes in with a late challenge on Morris Bailey. Dean Hapgood is warned by the referee! Morris Bailey runs off the knock.
66.39
With a delightful solo run, Kemal Defoe stretches the opposition's defence. Kemal Defoe knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.07
Paul Ward knocks the ball forward to Matthew Amoah. Matthew Amoah knocks in a cross ball towards Dean Hapgood. Dean Hapgood makes a deft header. Dean Hapgood scores for Watford!!
73.14
3-2Steven Severs sees Morris Bailey in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Morris Bailey flicks a high pass forward. Eoin Newby controls it well on his chest. Eoin Newby whips in a cross ball towards Alun Eustace. Alun Eustace makes a looping header on goal but Ricardo Rey is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
78.29
Eoin Newby deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andreas Jonssen. Andreas Jonssen sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
81.47
Gregory Raymond threads a neat ball through to Marinos Katsouranis. Marinos Katsouranis flicks a high pass forward. Andreas Jonssen holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Andreas Jonssen whips in a cross ball towards Alun Eustace. Alun Eustace fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Ivan Moffat manages to keep it out.
87.31
Dean Hapgood brings the ball forward. Dean Hapgood knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Ward. Paul Ward outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Paul Ward!
90.00
Kemal Defoe makes a high pass forward. Wayne Moss shows exceptional athleticism as he brings the ball under control. Wayne Moss shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
4
3
Shots on Target
12
6
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56.4%
43.6%
Play Area
32.1%
44.9%
23.1%
Scorers
| Morris Bailey 21 Marinos Katsouranis 57 Stuart Johnstone 60 Andreas Jonssen 78 | Paul Ward 36, 87 Dean Hapgood 67 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Paul Ward of Watford |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Alvaro Burgos (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Gregory Raymond (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alexandru Codrea (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Steven Severs (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Gabriel Olivares (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 6. | Morris Bailey (MID) |  | 8 |
| 7. | Marinos Katsouranis (MID) | | 8 |
| 8. | Stuart Johnstone (ATT) | | 7 |
| 9. | Alun Eustace (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Andreas Jonssen (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Eoin Newby (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Nicholas Jones (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Guillermo Leon (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Rui Douglas (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Ivan Moffat (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Damien Best (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ricardo Rey (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Anthony Ward (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Micka‘l Hemdani (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Kemal Defoe (MID) | | 6 |
| 7. | Paul Ward (MID) | | 9 |
| 8. | Wayne Moss (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Matthew Amoah (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Titus Vassell (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Dean Hapgood (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Lomano Bellamy (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Wes Hendrie (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Ignacio Vargas (ATT) | 0 | |