Match Report
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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Craven Cottage where Fulham play host to York City. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Fulham are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while York City appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Fulham are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while York City appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Fulham get the match underway!
2.16
0-0Ralph Delaney threads the ball through to Marco Rigoni. Marco Rigoni whips in a cross ball towards Scott Mcallister. Scott Mcallister heads the ball goalwards but it is miles over!
3.28
0-0Damien Fortune comes in with a late challenge on Silvio Varela. Damien Fortune is warned by the referee! Silvio Varela grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
6.39
0-0Nenad Durand makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Leon Pearce. Leon Pearce knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alfons Van Der Woerdt who gathers it comfortably.
8.18
0-0Albert Knopper comes in with a late challenge on Generoso Gilardino. Albert Knopper is warned by the referee! Generoso Gilardino hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
12.27
Abdelhadif Kechiouche knocks the ball forward to Ralph Delaney. Ralph Delaney kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Mcallister. Scott Mcallister goes all the way! Scott Mcallister shoots from just inside the box but it is miles over!
14.14
Danny Lawrence makes a probing pass to Generoso Gilardino. Generoso Gilardino passes the ball forward to Leon Pearce. Leon Pearce knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Hlynur Ingólfsson.
15.19
Generoso Gilardino controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Leon Pearce. Leon Pearce whips in a cross ball towards Shabani Cinetti. Shabani Cinetti connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
24.29
0-0Fulham are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate York City's defence.
28.24
Tony Lofthouse flicks the ball to his team mate, Leon Pearce. Leon Pearce knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Abdelhadif Kechiouche.
30.15
0-0Nenad Durand makes a simple pass to Leon Pearce. Leon Pearce controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Magnificent save by Alfons Van Der Woerdt!
45.00
0-1Anthony Sturridge decides to run forward with the ball. Anthony Sturridge passes the ball forward to Shabani Cinetti. Shabani Cinetti shoots from distance. What a cracker!! Alfons Van Der Woerdt had no chance!! Goal for York City!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
York City kick off!
47.11
Silvio Varela passes the ball forward to Gabriel Alonso. Gabriel Alonso knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
48.04
Anthony Sturridge makes a probing pass to Nenad Durand. Nenad Durand passes the ball forward to Leon Pearce. Leon Pearce knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Alfons Van Der Woerdt who gathers it comfortably.
49.23
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
51.14
Damien Fortune deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Leon Pearce. Leon Pearce knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.44
Tony Lofthouse threads the ball through to Shabani Cinetti. Shabani Cinetti knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Marc Andrews.
60.31
Generoso Gilardino clumsily knocks into Albert Knopper. Generoso Gilardino is given a warning by the referee! Albert Knopper grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
65.34
Tony Lofthouse makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Leon Pearce. Leon Pearce shoots from long range but somehow Alfons Van Der Woerdt manages to keep it out.
67.37
Raphael Zimmert hits it upfield. Gabriel Alonso shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Sol Bloomer.
72.15
0-1Ralph Delaney makes a probing pass to Gabriel Alonso. Gabriel Alonso kicks a strong pass forward to Marco Rigoni but the referee indicates it's offside!
73.13
Ralph Delaney threads the ball through to Marco Rigoni. Marco Rigoni makes a probing pass to Gabriel Alonso but he's offside!
79.18
Silvio Varela knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Mcallister. Scott Mcallister goes all the way! Scott Mcallister shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
81.58
Generoso Gilardino knocks the ball forward to Shabani Cinetti. Shabani Cinetti shoots from outside the area but somehow Alfons Van Der Woerdt manages to keep it out.
84.22
Raphael Zimmert passes the ball forward to Ralph Delaney. Ralph Delaney makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gabriel Alonso. Gabriel Alonso goes all the way! Gabriel Alonso shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
87.09
Nenad Durand flicks the ball to his team mate, Shabani Cinetti. Shabani Cinetti shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
89.53
Damien Fortune makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Shabani Cinetti. Shabani Cinetti shoots from 20 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
Tony Lofthouse deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Leon Pearce. Leon Pearce shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Alfons Van Der Woerdt easily smothers it!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
1
5
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
49.4%
50.6%
Play Area
34.1%
45.9%
20%
Scorers