Match Report


FulhamFulham     Newcastle UnitedNewcastle United
Adam WilsherAdam Wilsher Steve Lowery Steve Lowery
Dami‘n MarianaD. Mariana61
G
1
G
70Francois KopaF. Kopa
Nick de KoningN. de Koning72
D
2
D
60Alan BestA. Best
Mervin StewartM. Stewart61
D
captain3
D
67Carl JohnsonC. Johnson
Arno ZieglerA. Ziegler57
D
4
D
75Dion GowerD. Gower
Thierry CrooksT. Crooks56
D
5
M
61Craig ThomsonC. Thomson
Yann SopalskiY. Sopalski64
M
6
M
64Dean LoweD. Lowe
Brian KirklandB. Kirkland60
M
7
M
64Richard HendryR. Hendry
Neil ThomsonN. Thomson57
M
8
M
72Simone TaddeiS. Taddei
Danny DavisD. Davis67
A
9
A
53Alfredo GilA. Gil
Ferdi van den BergF. van den Berg61
A
10captain
A
78Stan MatthewsS. Matthews
Phil KeeganP. Keegan59
A
11
A
60Mark VickersM. Vickers
 
Azziz FacciuttoA. Facciutto59
G
12
D
56Johann HassliJ. Hassli
Regi VosR. Vos55
D
13
D
56Paolo PeckhamP. Peckham
Gavin KerrG. Kerr56
M
14
M
62Niccolo KasperN. Kasper

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Match Report
The sky is dark and overcast here at Craven Cottage where Fulham play host to Newcastle United. A crowd of 15,971 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Fulham are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Newcastle United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Craig Jacobs.


0.00
Newcastle United kick off and get the match underway!
2.44
Carl Johnson knocks the ball forward to Alfredo Gil. Alfredo Gil chips the ball to his team mate, Stan Matthews. Stan Matthews rushes past Thierry Crooks! Stan Matthews takes a shot at goal but Dami‘n Mariana is on top of it.
3.38
Nick de Koning knocks the ball forward to Brian Kirkland. Brian Kirkland makes a simple pass to Phil Keegan. Phil Keegan knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dion Gower.
9.58
Richard Hendry knocks the ball forward to Alan Best. Showing composure, Alan Best laces a through ball forward to Stan Matthews. Stan Matthews tries a spectacular long range effort. Dami‘n Mariana comfortably gets down and covers it.
10.47
Neil Thomson runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Neil Thomson shoots from 25 yards. It's there!! Francois Kopa has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
14.57
Neil Thomson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Danny Davis. Danny Davis knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dion Gower.
16.05
Mervin Stewart flicks a high pass forward to Thierry Crooks who brings the ball under control. Thierry Crooks sees Danny Davis in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Danny Davis whips in a cross ball towards Yann Sopalski. Yann Sopalski finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Francois Kopa easily picks it out of the air!
20.51
Mark Vickers hacks Arno Ziegler from behind! Mark Vickers is given a warning by the referee! Arno Ziegler stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.44
Craig Thomson threads a neat ball through to Alfredo Gil. Alfredo Gil shoots from outside the area but it flies just wide!
22.29
Craig Thomson chips the ball to his team mate, Stan Matthews. Stan Matthews knocks in a cross ball towards Dean Lowe. With a superhuman jump, Dean Lowe connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it flies just off target!
27.34
Brian Kirkland receives the ball from a throw-in from Yann Sopalski. Brian Kirkland flicks a high pass forward. Phil Keegan holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Phil Keegan rushes past Dion Gower! Phil Keegan comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 9 yards out. Good keeping from Francois Kopa as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
28.21
It's a corner kick. Phil Keegan kicks a low ball out wide. Mervin Stewart cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
30.57
Mervin Stewart darts forward. Mervin Stewart plays a scrappy one-two with Phil Keegan and stumbles forward towards the goal... Mervin Stewart tries a spectacular strike. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
33.23
Dion Gower surges forward with the ball. Dion Gower darts forward. Dion Gower skips past Arno Ziegler! Dion Gower shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Solid save from Dami‘n Mariana.
34.48
Dion Gower knocks the ball forward to Craig Thomson. Craig Thomson flicks a high pass forward. Stan Matthews holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stan Matthews knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Arno Ziegler.
40.49
Alan Best sees Craig Thomson in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Craig Thomson changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Craig Thomson makes a great pass forward. Alfredo Gil runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
44.56
Yann Sopalski makes a probing pass to Neil Thomson. Neil Thomson shoots from outside the area but it slams into the crowd!
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. Newcastle United also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Fulham get the second half underway!
48.29
Dion Gower comes in with a late challenge on Ferdi van den Berg. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ferdi van den Berg runs off the knock.
49.34
Simone Taddei makes a simple pass to Mark Vickers. Mark Vickers shoots from outside the area his aim is horrendously poor!
51.46
Yann Sopalski flicks a high pass forward to Brian Kirkland who brings the ball under control. Brian Kirkland rushes past Dion Gower! Brian Kirkland comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out but it's a lousy effort!
57.04
Dean Lowe threads a neat ball through to Alfredo Gil. Alfredo Gil shoots from 20 yards but Dami‘n Mariana is on top of it.
71.34
Brian Kirkland flicks a high pass forward. Neil Thomson holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Neil Thomson shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
73.45
Nick de Koning makes a probing pass to Neil Thomson. Neil Thomson makes a probing pass to Yann Sopalski. Yann Sopalski whips in a cross ball towards Danny Davis. Danny Davis heads the ball goalwards but somehow Francois Kopa manages to keep it out.
90.00
Mervin Stewart makes a strong solo run forward. Mervin Stewart flicks a high pass forward to Phil Keegan who brings the ball neatly under control. Phil Keegan controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

Fulham

Newcastle United
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.2%
48.8%
Play Area
29.1%
41.9%
29.1%

Scorers
Neil Thomson 10
Phil Keegan 90

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

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

1.Francois Kopa (GK)
7
2.Alan Best (DEF)
6
3.Carl Johnson (DEF)
7
4.Dion Gower (DEF)yellow card
7
5.Craig Thomson (MID)
7
6.Dean Lowe (MID)
6
7.Richard Hendry (MID)
6
8.Simone Taddei (MID)
6
9.Alfredo Gil (ATT)
6
10.Stan Matthews (ATT)
7
11.Mark Vickers (ATT)
5
 
12.Johann Hassli (DEF)
0
13.Paolo Peckham (DEF)
0
14.Niccolo Kasper (MID)
0