Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Craven Cottage where Fulham play host to Stockport County. A crowd of 9,545 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both Fulham and Stockport County are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Fulham and Stockport County are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Fulham get the match underway!
9.28
0-0Gareth Cutler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Billy Guppy. Billy Guppy knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.16
0-0Matt Mcleod kicks a strong pass forward to Stuart Elliott. Stuart Elliott makes a beautiful solo run. Stuart Elliott knocks in a cross ball towards Terry Elliott. Terry Elliott directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
20.55
0-0Gareth Cutler controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Billy Guppy. Billy Guppy shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Alfons Van Der Woerdt manages to gather it comfortably.
24.53
1-0Abdelhadif Kechiouche makes a simple pass to Albert Knopper. Albert Knopper deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Mcallister. Scott Mcallister lofts in a cross ball towards Marco Rigoni. Marco Rigoni connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
28.47
Albert Knopper kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Mcallister. Scott Mcallister shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
30.01
1-0Marc Andrews comes in with a late challenge on Terry Elliott. Marc Andrews is warned by the referee! Terry Elliott hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.47
Raphael Zimmert controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Silvio Varela. Silvio Varela takes it forward alone. Silvio Varela shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
42.38
Isaiah Gower deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Richard Bastin. Richard Bastin knocks the ball forward to Terry Elliott. Terry Elliott plays a perfect one-two with Kelvin Sherwood and rushes in on goal... Terry Elliott shoots from just inside the box but it is tipped over by Alfons Van Der Woerdt.
44.06
Raphael Zimmert kicks a strong pass forward to Ralph Delaney. Ralph Delaney takes it forward alone. Ralph Delaney shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
Albert Knopper knocks the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Alonso. Gabriel Alonso lofts in a cross ball towards Marco Rigoni. Marco Rigoni is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Stockport County kick off!
55.46
Albert Knopper knocks the ball forward to Marco Rigoni. Marco Rigoni shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Gary Potts manages to gather it comfortably.
59.40
Abdelhadif Kechiouche flicks the ball to his team mate, Ralph Delaney. Ralph Delaney deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Mcallister. Scott Mcallister knocks the ball to his team mate, Marco Rigoni. Marco Rigoni takes a shot at goal but it flies wide!
60.00
2-0Billy Guppy barges into Marc Andrews. The referee calls over Billy Guppy and shows him a yellow card! Marc Andrews hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
61.38
Hlynur Ingólfsson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Silvio Varela. Silvio Varela knocks the ball forward to Gabriel Alonso. Gabriel Alonso plays a perfect one-two with Marco Rigoni and rushes in on goal... Gabriel Alonso shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent save by Gary Potts!
71.45
Gareth Cutler sees a break and surges forward. Gareth Cutler whips in a cross ball towards Kelvin Sherwood. Kelvin Sherwood connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies wide!
77.20
Albert Knopper controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Scott Mcallister. Scott Mcallister sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
79.06
2-0Fulham are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
81.28
Gareth Cutler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Terry Elliott. Terry Elliott shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Alfons Van Der Woerdt easily smothers it!
83.34
Richard Bastin passes the ball forward to Terry Elliott. Terry Elliott sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
85.30
Ralph Delaney makes a probing pass to Marco Rigoni. Marco Rigoni shoots from long range but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
89.32
Richard Bastin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kelvin Sherwood. Kelvin Sherwood knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
Albert Knopper makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marco Rigoni. Marco Rigoni knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Gary Potts who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
4
3
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.8%
47.2%
Play Area
27%
47.2%
25.8%
Scorers
| Marco Rigoni 25, 45 |