Match Report


FulhamFulham     Rotherham UnitedRotherham United
Adam WilsherAdam Wilsher Dan Thomas Dan Thomas
Dami‘n MarianaD. Mariana61
G
1
G
65Jody LeeJ. Lee
Nick de KoningN. de Koning72
D
2
D
65Jaouad Le PaihJ. Le Paih
Mervin StewartM. Stewart61
D
captain3
D
61Jason CopeJ. Cope
Arno ZieglerA. Ziegler57
D
4
D
64Joao VelosoJ. Veloso
Thierry CrooksT. Crooks56
D
5
D
59Les PowellL. Powell
Yann SopalskiY. Sopalski64
M
6
M
67Eduardo CamposE. Campos
Brian KirklandB. Kirkland60
M
7captain
M
66Enrique FernandezE. Fernandez
Neil ThomsonN. Thomson57
M
8
A
63Rafael PinheiroR. Pinheiro
Danny DavisD. Davis67
A
9
A
59Graham WhelanG. Whelan
Ferdi van den BergF. van den Berg61
A
10
A
57Craig MarrC. Marr
Phil KeeganP. Keegan59
A
11
A
64Dave StockdaleD. Stockdale
 
Azziz FacciuttoA. Facciutto58
G
12
A
39Ben PalmerB. Palmer
Regi VosR. Vos55
D
13
M
49Leonardo MarinL. Marin
Gavin KerrG. Kerr56
M
14
D
39Danny BeattieD. Beattie

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at Craven Cottage where Fulham play host to Rotherham United. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Fulham are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Rotherham United appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Duncan Thompson.


0.00
Rotherham United kick off!
2.56
Craig Marr laces a through ball forward to Graham Whelan. Graham Whelan knocks in a cross ball towards Eduardo Campos. Eduardo Campos flicks the ball with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
6.18
Jaouad Le Paih runs straight at the opposition's defence. Jaouad Le Paih shoots from 25 yards. Solid save from Dami‘n Mariana.
8.47
Enrique Fernandez knocks the ball to his team mate, Dave Stockdale. Dave Stockdale shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
9.55
Enrique Fernandez flicks a high pass forward. Eduardo Campos holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Eduardo Campos whips in a cross ball towards Craig Marr. Craig Marr whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but Mervin Stewart is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
11.07
Corner kick to Rotherham United. Enrique Fernandez chips it out wide. Neil Thomson chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
12.06
Thierry Crooks threads the ball through to Yann Sopalski. With a delightful solo run, Yann Sopalski stretches the opposition's defence. Yann Sopalski whips in a cross ball towards Danny Davis. Danny Davis whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
16.33
Mervin Stewart passes the ball forward to Yann Sopalski. Yann Sopalski makes a simple pass to Danny Davis. Danny Davis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.29
Enrique Fernandez knocks the ball to his team mate, Dave Stockdale. Dave Stockdale shoots from outside the area but it flies wide!
24.47
Arno Ziegler threads a neat ball through to Yann Sopalski. Yann Sopalski sees space and advances. Yann Sopalski knocks in a cross ball towards Ferdi van den Berg. Ferdi van den Berg connects with a diving header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good keeping!
28.28
Enrique Fernandez takes it forward alone. Enrique Fernandez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Arno Ziegler.
33.11
Jaouad Le Paih decides to run forward with the ball. Jaouad Le Paih lofts in a cross ball towards Dave Stockdale. Dave Stockdale shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
38.44
Thierry Crooks sees a break and surges forward. Thierry Crooks flicks a high pass forward. Phil Keegan holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Phil Keegan whips in a cross ball towards Ferdi van den Berg. Ferdi van den Berg is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Jody Lee manages to gather it.
39.44
Jason Cope makes a probing pass to Joao Veloso. Joao Veloso chips the ball to his team mate, Craig Marr. Craig Marr threads a neat, attacking ball through to Rafael Pinheiro. Rafael Pinheiro rockets a shot on goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
40.38
Neil Thomson knocks the ball forward to Ferdi van den Berg. Ferdi van den Berg knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jason Cope.
44.13
Neil Thomson makes a simple pass to Danny Davis. Danny Davis whips in a cross ball towards Ferdi van den Berg. Ferdi van den Berg powers a header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent save!
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. Rotherham United also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Fulham kick off!
49.15
Brian Kirkland sees Phil Keegan in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Phil Keegan plays a one-two with Danny Davis and rushes in on goal... Jason Cope catches Phil Keegan on the ankles. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
51.12
Jason Cope deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Enrique Fernandez. Enrique Fernandez changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Enrique Fernandez whips in a cross ball towards Craig Marr. Craig Marr directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
53.22
Eduardo Campos chips the ball to his team mate, Graham Whelan. Graham Whelan puts a great ball through. Eduardo Campos runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
55.21
Seeing a gap ahead, Rafael Pinheiro plays the ball forward to Graham Whelan. Graham Whelan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.10
Brian Kirkland knocks the ball forward to Ferdi van den Berg. Ferdi van den Berg whips in a cross ball towards Neil Thomson. Neil Thomson heads the ball goalwards. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
61.36
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
63.49
Mervin Stewart flicks a high pass forward to Brian Kirkland who brings the ball under control. Brian Kirkland flicks a high ball forward to Ferdi van den Berg who takes it down. Ferdi van den Berg lofts in a cross ball towards Phil Keegan. Phil Keegan directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is shockingly off target!
65.36
Enrique Fernandez runs straight at the opposition's defence. Enrique Fernandez makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Graham Whelan. Graham Whelan cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it slams into the crowd!
67.24
Brian Kirkland threads the ball through to Neil Thomson. Neil Thomson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jaouad Le Paih.
69.04
Arno Ziegler threads the ball through to Brian Kirkland. Brian Kirkland controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Yann Sopalski. Yann Sopalski knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.20
Phil Keegan hacks Dave Stockdale from behind! The referee brings Phil Keegan to one side and gives him a warning! Dave Stockdale gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
77.52
Jason Cope catches Brian Kirkland on the ankles. The referee warns Jason Cope to calm down! Brian Kirkland runs off the knock.
79.30
Thierry Crooks controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Neil Thomson. Neil Thomson threads a neat ball through to Danny Davis. Danny Davis shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
83.10
Yann Sopalski decides to run forward with the ball. Yann Sopalski controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Jody Lee gets down and covers it.
87.57
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Fulham

Rotherham United
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
2
5
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
56%
44%
Play Area
27.4%
47.6%
25%

Scorers
Danny Davis 12
Neil Thomson 57
Eduardo Campos 3
Dave Stockdale 33

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Neil Thomson of Fulham

Match Ratings
1.Dami‘n Mariana (GK)
6
2.Nick de Koning (DEF)
6
3.Mervin Stewart (DEF)
6
4.Arno Ziegler (DEF)
6
5.Thierry Crooks (DEF)
7
6.Yann Sopalski (MID)
8
7.Brian Kirkland (MID)
7
8.Neil Thomson (MID)goal scored
9
9.Danny Davis (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Ferdi van den Berg (ATT)
7
11.Phil Keegan (ATT)
6
 
12.Azziz Facciutto (GK)
0
13.Regi Vos (DEF)
0
14.Gavin Kerr (MID)
0

1.Jody Lee (GK)
7
2.Jaouad Le Paih (DEF)
7
3.Jason Cope (DEF)
6
4.Joao Veloso (DEF)
6
5.Les Powell (DEF)
6
6.Eduardo Campos (MID)goal scored
8
7.Enrique Fernandez (MID)
8
8.Rafael Pinheiro (ATT)
6
9.Graham Whelan (ATT)
6
10.Craig Marr (ATT)
6
11.Dave Stockdale (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Ben Palmer (ATT)
0
13.Leonardo Marin (MID)
0
14.Danny Beattie (DEF)
0