Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Craven Cottage where Fulham play host to Swansea City. A crowd of 20,911 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both Fulham and Swansea City are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Fulham and Swansea City are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Swansea City kicking off!
6.13
0-0Hermanni Kolkka knocks the ball forward to Alf-Inge Johnsen. Alf-Inge Johnsen kicks a strong pass forward to Gianluca Diana. Gianluca Diana knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.23
Hermanni Kolkka flicks the ball to his team mate, Sixto Amaya. Sixto Amaya flicks the ball to his team mate, Matthias Erler. Matthias Erler knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alpay Türkyilmaz who gathers it comfortably.
12.24
Richard Andersson knocks the ball forward to Alf-Inge Johnsen. Alf-Inge Johnsen sees space and advances. Alf-Inge Johnsen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.53
Alf-Inge Johnsen knocks the ball forward to Matthias Erler. Matthias Erler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Avril Esparza.
20.23
Alf-Inge Johnsen deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Robert Brand. Robert Brand knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alpay Türkyilmaz who gathers it comfortably.
21.37
0-0Mast H. Okocha flicks the ball to his team mate, Mathias Jonssen. Mathias Jonssen knocks in a cross ball towards Gonzalo Maldonado. Gonzalo Maldonado is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but somehow Jakob Hyldgaard manages to keep it out.
28.42
1-0Richard Andersson chips the ball to his team mate, Alf-Inge Johnsen. Alf-Inge Johnsen makes a probing pass to Gianluca Diana. Gianluca Diana lofts in a cross ball towards Matthias Erler. Matthias Erler is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's there!! Alpay Türkyilmaz has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
33.00
Tomasz Deyna makes a simple pass to Matthias Erler. Matthias Erler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Brendan Midgley.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Fulham kick off and get the second half underway!
47.57
Roberto Torres chips the ball to his team mate, Dennis Asanovic. Dennis Asanovic makes a probing pass to Mathias Jonssen. Mathias Jonssen passes the ball forward to Gonzalo Maldonado. Gonzalo Maldonado shoots from just inside the box but it is tipped over by Jakob Hyldgaard.
48.43
1-0Fulham are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
51.09
Sixto Amaya makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gianluca Diana. Gianluca Diana plays a perfect one-two with Matthias Erler and rushes in on goal... Gianluca Diana rockets a shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
54.17
1-0Luca Hagi hacks Leon Carrick from behind! The referee calls over Luca Hagi and warns him to calm down! Leon Carrick hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
60.52
1-0Avril Esparza takes it forward alone. Avril Esparza knocks the ball to his team mate, Mathias Jonssen. Mathias Jonssen sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
61.45
1-0Richard Andersson catches Mast H. Okocha on the ankles. Richard Andersson is shown the yellow card! Mast H. Okocha stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.20
Tomasz Deyna makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Robert Brand. Robert Brand plays a perfect one-two with Matthias Erler and rushes in on goal... Robert Brand tries a spectacular strike. The ball comes in low, but Alpay Türkyilmaz easily smothers it!
66.21
José Moran knocks the ball to his team mate, Pim Van Der Laan. Pim Van Der Laan kicks a strong pass forward to Leon Carrick. Leon Carrick plays a perfect one-two with Mathias Jonssen and rushes in on goal... Leon Carrick rockets a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Leon Carrick!
71.53
Sixto Amaya flicks the ball to his team mate, Gianluca Diana. Gianluca Diana whips in a cross ball towards Matthias Erler. Matthias Erler heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by Alpay Türkyilmaz.
72.26
1-1José Moran deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pim Van Der Laan. Pim Van Der Laan knocks the ball forward to Gonzalo Maldonado. Gonzalo Maldonado makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mathias Jonssen but he's offside!
75.38
Pim Van Der Laan sees a break and surges forward. Pim Van Der Laan whips in a cross ball towards Leon Carrick. Leon Carrick connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
79.58
Pim Van Der Laan threads the ball through to Mathias Jonssen. Mathias Jonssen knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.15
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
87.49
Alf-Inge Johnsen surges forward with the ball. Alf-Inge Johnsen lofts in a cross ball towards Gianluca Diana. Gianluca Diana flicks the ball with his head. Alpay Türkyilmaz easily picks it out of the air!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
0
1
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
42.5%
57.5%
Play Area
22.5%
47.5%
30%
Scorers
| Matthias Erler 28 | Leon Carrick 66, 75 |