Match Report


FulhamFulham     Plymouth ArgylePlymouth Argyle
Tony SchofieldTony Schofield Computer Player Computer Player
Nikolas WallnerN. Wallner51
G
1
G
81Anatoliy KopolovetsA. Kopolovets
Nicky HackworthN. Hackworth62
D
captain2
D
67Fredrik EhioguF. Ehiogu
Brian SmithB. Smith57
D
3
D
64Leonardo VergesL. Verges
Mickael DalmatM. Dalmat70
D
4
D
61Stuart GuppyS. Guppy
Des JessD. Jess55
D
5captain
D
59Robin HouttuinR. Houttuin
Alexander BeckA. Beck70
M
6
M
70Ottavio MaregginiO. Mareggini
Jose MichelJ. Michel64
M
7
M
69Martin BaslerM. Basler
Cedric PiquionneC. Piquionne61
M
8
M
54Clive AndertonC. Anderton
Francois KlosF. Klos70
A
9
A
74Carlos AchardC. Achard
Omer MilburnO. Milburn73
A
10
A
73Rainer VogelR. Vogel
Patrick MurrinP. Murrin60
A
11
A
71Seb DucheminS. Duchemin
 
Tony NaylorT. Naylor54
A
12
A
68Manuel NascimentoM. Nascimento
Tommy CutlerT. Cutler58
M
13
D
55Gavin BishopG. Bishop
James MannJ. Mann52
D
14
A
55Harry PowellH. Powell

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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Craven Cottage where Fulham play host to Plymouth Argyle. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
Fulham are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Plymouth Argyle appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
Today's match is refereed by Robbie Barton.


0.00
The first half starts with Fulham kicking off!
2.28
Cedric Piquionne chips the ball to his team mate, Omer Milburn. Omer Milburn lofts in a cross ball towards Patrick Murrin. Patrick Murrin makes a deft header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
12.26
Clive Anderton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Seb Duchemin. Seb Duchemin shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Nikolas Wallner manages to gather it.
24.29
Alexander Beck knocks the ball forward to Patrick Murrin. Patrick Murrin knocks in a cross ball towards Omer Milburn. Omer Milburn powers a header at goal. Solid save from Anatoliy Kopolovets.
26.43
Ottavio Mareggini makes a probing pass to Rainer Vogel. Rainer Vogel shoots from long range. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Rainer Vogel!
30.01
Stuart Guppy breaks forward. Stuart Guppy flicks the ball to his team mate, Carlos Achard. Carlos Achard knocks in a cross ball towards Seb Duchemin. Seb Duchemin flicks the ball with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
33.16
Martin Basler plays the ball forward to Carlos Achard. Carlos Achard edges inside the box! Carlos Achard shoots from just inside the box but it curls horrendously wide!
36.38
With vision, Ottavio Mareggini laces a through ball forward to Seb Duchemin. Seb Duchemin plays a one-two with Rainer Vogel and rushes in on goal... Seb Duchemin makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
38.12
Martin Basler flicks a high pass forward to Seb Duchemin who brings the ball under control. Seb Duchemin knocks in a cross ball towards Rainer Vogel. Rainer Vogel powers a header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
42.21
Clive Anderton flicks a high pass forward. Carlos Achard holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Carlos Achard makes a pass forward but Seb Duchemin is yards offside!
44.51
Alexander Beck sees Omer Milburn in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Omer Milburn edges inside the box! Omer Milburn rockets a shot on goal but somehow Anatoliy Kopolovets manages to keep it out.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Fulham appear unchanged since the first half. Plymouth Argyle also appear unchanged since the first half. The Fulham players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.

45.00
The whistle blows and Plymouth Argyle kick off!
47.48
Cedric Piquionne threads a neat ball through to Francois Klos. Francois Klos knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Leonardo Verges.
48.18
Cedric Piquionne makes a probing pass to Patrick Murrin. Patrick Murrin knocks in a cross ball towards Omer Milburn. Omer Milburn powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Anatoliy Kopolovets.
49.20
Corner kick to Fulham. Alexander Beck plays it to the near post. Mickael Dalmat tries a spectacular strike but it misses the target by a large margin!
54.23
Ottavio Mareggini makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Rainer Vogel. Rainer Vogel finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly! The crowd cheer. That makes three for the German!
59.42
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
60.12
Plymouth Argyle have made a substitution with Harry Powell replacing Martin Basler and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 5-2-3 formation.
63.10
Harry Powell plays the ball forward to Rainer Vogel. Rainer Vogel knocks in a cross ball towards Carlos Achard. Carlos Achard flicks the ball with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
65.43
Plymouth Argyle are dictating the run of play here today.
66.14
Rainer Vogel clumsily knocks into Brian Smith. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Brian Smith hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.38
With great vision, Jose Michel plays the ball forward to Omer Milburn. Omer Milburn knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
73.50
Mickael Dalmat passes the ball forward to Jose Michel. Jose Michel flicks a high ball forward to Patrick Murrin who takes it down. Patrick Murrin knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Leonardo Verges.
75.13
Brian Smith clumsily knocks into Seb Duchemin. Brian Smith is shown the yellow card! Seb Duchemin stretches but gets up unharmed.
77.33
Fulham have made 3 substitutions with Tony Naylor replacing Francois Klos, Tommy Cutler replacing Alexander Beck and James Mann replacing Nicky Hackworth .Plymouth Argyle have made a substitution with Manuel Nascimento replacing Carlos Achard .
81.08
Tommy Cutler hacks Clive Anderton from behind! Tommy Cutler is shown the yellow card! Clive Anderton runs off the knock.
83.39
Des Jess flicks a high pass forward. Tommy Cutler holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. With a delightful solo run, Tommy Cutler stretches the opposition's defence. Tommy Cutler whips in a cross ball towards Patrick Murrin. Patrick Murrin knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
87.53
Jose Michel makes a simple pass to Tony Naylor. Tony Naylor kicks a strong pass forward to Patrick Murrin but the referee indicates it's offside!
89.55
James Mann barges into Manuel Nascimento. James Mann is shown the yellow card! Manuel Nascimento stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Fulham

Plymouth Argyle
Goals
1
3
Shots on Target
5
4
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
3
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
41.2%
58.8%
Play Area
29.4%
48.5%
22.1%

Scorers
Patrick Murrin 83
Rainer Vogel 26, 38, 54

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Rainer Vogel of Plymouth Argyle

Match Ratings
1.Nikolas Wallner (GK)
6
2.Nicky Hackworth (DEF)
6
3.Brian Smith (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Mickael Dalmat (DEF)
6
5.Des Jess (DEF)
6
6.Alexander Beck (MID)
6
7.Jose Michel (MID)
6
8.Cedric Piquionne (MID)
6
9.Francois Klos (ATT)
6
10.Omer Milburn (ATT)
7
11.Patrick Murrin (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Tony Naylor (ATT)
6
13.Tommy Cutler (MID)yellow card
6
14.James Mann (DEF)yellow card
5

1.Anatoliy Kopolovets (GK)
7
2.Fredrik Ehiogu (DEF)
6
3.Leonardo Verges (DEF)
6
4.Stuart Guppy (DEF)
6
5.Robin Houttuin (DEF)
6
6.Ottavio Mareggini (MID)
7
7.Martin Basler (MID)
7
8.Clive Anderton (MID)
6
9.Carlos Achard (ATT)
6
10.Rainer Vogel (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scoredyellow card
9
11.Seb Duchemin (ATT)
7
 
12.Manuel Nascimento (ATT)
6
13.Gavin Bishop (DEF)
0
14.Harry Powell (ATT)
6