Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Craven Cottage where Fulham play host to Hartlepool United. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both Fulham and Hartlepool United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both Fulham and Hartlepool United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Fulham kick off the first half!
2.24
0-0Alfred Forbes passes the ball forward to Francis Parker. Francis Parker goes all the way! Francis Parker shoots from just inside the box. Alfons Van Der Woerdt easily smothers it.
4.13
Adolfo Cruz deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francis Parker. Francis Parker shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Alfons Van Der Woerdt manages to gather it comfortably.
9.25
0-0Tony Bloomer passes the ball forward to Alberto Palmer. Alberto Palmer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Hlynur Ingólfsson.
10.45
0-0Tony Bloomer chips the ball to his team mate, Francis Parker. Francis Parker controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
12.47
Adolfo Cruz kicks a strong pass forward to Sol Mcgovern. Sol Mcgovern sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
14.02
Dion Gerrard controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alfred Forbes. Alfred Forbes knocks the ball forward to Alberto Palmer. Alberto Palmer sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
15.07
Tony Bloomer knocks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Palmer. Alberto Palmer finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Alfons Van Der Woerdt manages to keep it out.
20.26
Paul Duberry advances with the ball. Paul Duberry threads the ball through to Sol Mcgovern. Sol Mcgovern knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Abdelhadif Kechiouche.
22.01
Tony Bloomer makes a simple pass to Alberto Palmer. Alberto Palmer plays a perfect one-two with Francis Parker and rushes in on goal... Alberto Palmer takes a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
26.04
Alfred Forbes brings the ball forward. Alfred Forbes finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
36.23
Alfred Forbes knocks the ball forward to Alberto Palmer. Alberto Palmer plays a perfect one-two with Sol Mcgovern and rushes in on goal... Alberto Palmer tries a spectacular strike but it is tipped over by Alfons Van Der Woerdt.
39.50
1-0Albert Knopper knocks the ball forward to Marco Rigoni. Marco Rigoni lofts in a cross ball towards Gabriel Alonso. Gabriel Alonso is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
42.55
Alfred Forbes takes it forward alone. Alfred Forbes shoots from long range. Alfons Van Der Woerdt easily smothers it.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Hartlepool United kick off!
47.07
Tony Bloomer knocks the ball to his team mate, Sol Mcgovern. Sol Mcgovern finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
48.01
Dion Gerrard passes the ball forward to Alfred Forbes. Alfred Forbes threads the ball through to Sol Mcgovern. Sol Mcgovern shoots from distance. The ball comes in low, but Alfons Van Der Woerdt easily smothers it!
49.14
Rafael Carrasco makes a probing pass to Adolfo Cruz. Adolfo Cruz makes a simple pass to Francis Parker. Francis Parker finds some space and shoots from distance. Alfons Van Der Woerdt easily smothers it.
53.22
Abdelhadif Kechiouche threads the ball through to Ralph Delaney. Ralph Delaney kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Mcallister. Scott Mcallister shoots from long range but somehow Steve Brown manages to keep it out.
54.06
Silvio Varela makes a simple pass to Scott Mcallister. Scott Mcallister knocks in a cross ball towards Marco Rigoni. Marco Rigoni directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
55.57
1-0Silvio Varela makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gabriel Alonso. Gabriel Alonso makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marco Rigoni but he's offside!
63.53
Alfred Forbes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Francis Parker. Francis Parker controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is miles over!
65.02
1-0Fulham are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
72.13
Tony Bloomer knocks the ball to his team mate, Francis Parker. Francis Parker lofts in a cross ball towards Sol Mcgovern. Sol Mcgovern heads the ball goalwards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
77.39
Albert Knopper chips the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Alonso. Gabriel Alonso makes a probing pass to Scott Mcallister. Scott Mcallister makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Steve Brown is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
83.01
Paul Duberry controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alfred Forbes. Alfred Forbes makes a simple pass to Sol Mcgovern. Sol Mcgovern shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Alfons Van Der Woerdt!
84.31
Hlynur Ingólfsson advances with the ball. Hlynur Ingólfsson makes a beautiful solo run. Hlynur Ingólfsson lofts in a cross ball towards Marco Rigoni. Marco Rigoni is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but somehow Steve Brown manages to keep it out.
90.00
Abdelhadif Kechiouche passes the ball forward to Albert Knopper. Albert Knopper flicks the ball to his team mate, Marco Rigoni. Marco Rigoni makes a probing pass to Scott Mcallister but he's offside!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
4
9
Shots off Target
1
7
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
37.2%
62.8%
Play Area
30.2%
47.7%
22.1%
Scorers