Match Report


FulhamFulham     West Ham UnitedWest Ham United
Adam WilsherAdam Wilsher gavin Hall gavin Hall
Dami‘n MarianaD. Mariana61
G
1
G
67Frank BattyF. Batty
Nick de KoningN. de Koning72
D
2
D
63Florian TöpferF. Töpfer
Mervin StewartM. Stewart61
D
captain3
D
64Michael BallM. Ball
Arno ZieglerA. Ziegler57
D
4
D
74Leon HermannL. Hermann
Thierry CrooksT. Crooks56
D
5
D
58Nigel Wright-PhillipsN. Wright-Phillips
Yann SopalskiY. Sopalski64
M
6
M
68Greg ToddG. Todd
Brian KirklandB. Kirkland60
M
7captain
M
65Frank HendrieF. Hendrie
Neil ThomsonN. Thomson57
M
8
A
60Stefan DöringS. Döring
Danny DavisD. Davis67
A
9
A
58Fabio CamoraniF. Camorani
Ferdi van den BergF. van den Berg61
A
10
A
65Jason HurstJ. Hurst
Phil KeeganP. Keegan59
A
11
A
70Sebastian MunozS. Munoz
 
Azziz FacciuttoA. Facciutto59
G
12
G
46Amedeo Dalla BonaA. Dalla Bona
Regi VosR. Vos55
D
13
M
54Omer LaverO. Laver
Gavin KerrG. Kerr56
M
14
A
39Simon HuckerbyS. Huckerby

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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Craven Cottage where Fulham play host to West Ham 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 West Ham United appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Colin Keegan.


0.00
West Ham United kick off and get the match underway!
6.24
Brian Kirkland surges forward with the ball. Brian Kirkland plays a quick one-two with Ferdi van den Berg and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Brian Kirkland provides some space. He shoots at goal. Brian Kirkland scores for Fulham!!
10.08
Jason Hurst threads a neat ball through to Sebastian Munoz. Sebastian Munoz whips in a cross ball towards Stefan Döring. Stefan Döring gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
12.54
Nick de Koning flicks a high pass forward to Brian Kirkland who brings the ball under control. Brian Kirkland sees a break and surges forward. Brian Kirkland knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Frank Batty who gathers it comfortably.
14.29
Leon Hermann comes in with a late challenge on Phil Keegan. The referee calls over Leon Hermann and shows him a yellow card! Phil Keegan grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
16.36
Frank Hendrie kicks a strong pass forward to Greg Todd. Greg Todd knocks in a cross ball towards Stefan Döring. Nick de Koning barges into Stefan Döring. Stefan Döring appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
20.12
Nick de Koning flicks a high pass forward. Yann Sopalski holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Yann Sopalski hits a low pass to Phil Keegan. Phil Keegan whips in a cross ball towards Ferdi van den Berg. Ferdi van den Berg knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
22.37
Frank Hendrie sees Fabio Camorani in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Fabio Camorani shoots from outside the area. Good keeping from Dami‘n Mariana as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
24.25
Frank Hendrie knocks the ball forward to Stefan Döring. Stefan Döring knocks in a cross ball towards Fabio Camorani. Fabio Camorani heads the ball goalwards but somehow Dami‘n Mariana manages to keep it out.
26.34
Neil Thomson brings the ball forward. Neil Thomson sees Ferdi van den Berg just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Ferdi van den Berg muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but Frank Batty reads it well. Quality keeping!
30.03
Michael Ball flicks the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Munoz. Sebastian Munoz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fabio Camorani. Fabio Camorani knocks in a cross ball towards Sebastian Munoz. Sebastian Munoz knocks the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
33.32
Frank Hendrie brings the ball forward. Frank Hendrie shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Dami‘n Mariana!
39.51
Michael Ball flicks a high pass forward. Frank Hendrie collects the pass. Frank Hendrie kicks a strong pass forward to Fabio Camorani. Fabio Camorani shoots from distance but it flies just off target!
42.33
Frank Hendrie passes the ball forward to Jason Hurst. Jason Hurst lofts in a cross ball towards Stefan Döring. Stefan Döring powers a header at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for West Ham United!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Fulham appear unchanged since the first half. West Ham United also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with Fulham kicking off!
47.58
Frank Hendrie knocks the ball forward to Greg Todd. Greg Todd knocks in a cross ball towards Fabio Camorani. Fabio Camorani flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Dami‘n Mariana. Excellent save.
48.22
Leon Hermann makes a simple pass to Frank Hendrie. Frank Hendrie controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sebastian Munoz. Sebastian Munoz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Thierry Crooks.
49.42
Frank Hendrie threads a neat ball through to Jason Hurst. Jason Hurst shoots from long range but it misses the target by a large margin!
51.45
Leon Hermann hacks Danny Davis from behind! Leon Hermann is warned by the referee! Danny Davis hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.17
Michael Ball flicks a high pass forward. Frank Hendrie holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Frank Hendrie flicks the ball to his team mate, Stefan Döring. Stefan Döring knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
55.17
Greg Todd threads the ball through to Sebastian Munoz. Sebastian Munoz knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Thierry Crooks.
61.15
Neil Thomson catches Greg Todd on the ankles. Neil Thomson is shown the yellow card! Greg Todd runs off the knock.
67.37
Frank Hendrie flicks the ball to his team mate, Greg Todd. Greg Todd lofts in a cross ball towards Stefan Döring. Stefan Döring beats his man to it with a header. Good keeping from Dami‘n Mariana as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
68.49
Frank Hendrie takes the corner, swinging a high ball in towards the far post. Florian Töpfer side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but it flies wide!
69.36
Frank Hendrie threads the ball through to Jason Hurst. Jason Hurst advances inside the box! Some silky footwork from Jason Hurst provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
71.07
Arno Ziegler flicks a high pass forward. Neil Thomson collects the pass. Neil Thomson makes a probing pass to Yann Sopalski. Yann Sopalski lofts in a cross ball towards Danny Davis. Danny Davis flicks the ball with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
72.38
Seeing a gap ahead, Frank Hendrie plays the ball forward to Sebastian Munoz. Sebastian Munoz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stefan Döring but he's offside!
73.18
Leon Hermann flicks a high pass forward. Greg Todd holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Greg Todd threads a neat ball through to Fabio Camorani. Fabio Camorani knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mervin Stewart.
75.57
Greg Todd flicks the ball to his team mate, Stefan Döring. Stefan Döring knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.56
Brian Kirkland flicks the ball to his team mate, Ferdi van den Berg. Ferdi van den Berg knocks in a cross ball towards Neil Thomson. Neil Thomson rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball comes off Michael Ball and the loose ball is cleared up field.
79.55
Frank Hendrie comes in with a late challenge on Nick de Koning. Frank Hendrie is given a warning by the referee! Nick de Koning runs off the knock.
81.50
Thierry Crooks flicks a high pass forward. Yann Sopalski collects the pass. Yann Sopalski decides to run forward with the ball. Yann Sopalski whips in a cross ball towards Ferdi van den Berg. Ferdi van den Berg outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but is denied by Nigel Wright-Phillips. Excellent block.
83.30
Leon Hermann threads a neat ball through to Frank Hendrie. Frank Hendrie threads a neat ball through to Greg Todd. Greg Todd lofts in a cross ball towards Stefan Döring. Stefan Döring whips the ball goalwards with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
84.20
Brian Kirkland flicks a high pass forward to Phil Keegan who brings the ball under control. Phil Keegan shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
87.33
Greg Todd flicks the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Munoz. Sebastian Munoz hits a low pass to Fabio Camorani. Fabio Camorani strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal but Dami‘n Mariana reads it well. Good save!
90.00
Fabio Camorani surges forward with the ball. Fabio Camorani knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Fulham

West Ham United
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
8
Shots off Target
3
6
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
39.4%
60.6%
Play Area
33%
45.7%
21.3%

Scorers
Brian Kirkland 6
Stefan Döring 42

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Frank Hendrie of West Ham United

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

1.Frank Batty (GK)
6
2.Florian Töpfer (DEF)
6
3.Michael Ball (DEF)
6
4.Leon Hermann (DEF)yellow card
5
5.Nigel Wright-Phillips (DEF)
6
6.Greg Todd (MID)
7
7.Frank Hendrie (MID)
9
8.Stefan Döring (ATT)goal scored
8
9.Fabio Camorani (ATT)
7
10.Jason Hurst (ATT)
7
11.Sebastian Munoz (ATT)
6
 
12.Amedeo Dalla Bona (GK)
0
13.Omer Laver (MID)
0
14.Simon Huckerby (ATT)
0