Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Craven Cottage where Fulham play host to Burnley. A crowd of 9,686 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both Fulham and Burnley are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.


0.00
Burnley kick off the first half!
3.51
Mick Kanu catches Jody Barton on the ankles. The referee calls over Mick Kanu and warns him to calm down! Jody Barton grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
4.45
David Edworthy sees a break and surges forward. David Edworthy shoots from 25 yards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
12.08
David Edworthy kicks a strong pass forward to Richard Henry. Richard Henry shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
14.03
Carl Carrick passes the ball forward to Marcos Helguera. Marcos Helguera knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.44
Jason Serrant sees space and advances. Jason Serrant threads the ball through to Alan Sherwood. Alan Sherwood knocks in a cross ball towards Andy Collins. Andy Collins connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
20.48
Alfred Bloomer chips the ball to his team mate, Andy Collins. Andy Collins knocks in a cross ball towards Alan Sherwood. Alan Sherwood flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Nigel Burbage had no chance!! Goal for Fulham!
27.57
Carl Carrick sees a break and surges forward. Carl Carrick lofts in a cross ball towards Marcos Helguera. Marcos Helguera is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Ben Kahn.
33.24
Robert Philips knocks the ball to his team mate, Richard Henry. Richard Henry knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alexander Makin.
45.00
Darren Upson comes in with a late challenge on Richard Henry. The referee calls over Darren Upson and warns him to calm down! Richard Henry hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!


45.00
The whistle blows and Fulham kick off!
47.22
Alfred Bloomer makes a probing pass to Andy Collins. Andy Collins tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
67.34
Carl Carrick kicks a strong pass forward to Marcos Helguera. Marcos Helguera knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
79.47
Richard Henry comes in with a late challenge on Jason Serrant. The referee calls over Richard Henry and warns him to calm down! Jason Serrant runs off the knock.
79.47
Burnley are easily keeping Fulham at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
87.25
Peter Lofthouse comes in with a late challenge on Carl Carrick. Peter Lofthouse is warned by the referee! Carl Carrick hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Andy Collins of Fulham
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
0
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
43.5%
56.5%
Play Area
29%
50%
21%

Scorers