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Brighton (H) - 2 March original date
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As good of a line up as we could field today - BDR, Cairney, Broja, Willian, Adama to come off the bench.
Let's do this!!! COYW!!! ::scarf::
Come on Fulham
I thought our pink kits were bright... ::cool::
Need to get hold of this ball better here
Brighton remind me of Swansea City under Roberto Martinez.
Lot's of possession but boring Tiki-taka football. But for them, this style of play has them in the top half of the league. Personally, I hate this type of football.
Fulham have to be patient. Brighton will make you fall asleep and then suddenly counter attack. Come on Fulham!
Our crossing leaves a lot to be desired so far
Brighton do seem to have a lot of possession.
wilson!
YEEEEEEEES
Brilliant from Muniz again!
And Muniz fighting for it
Couldn't go today but any streams?
Great finish from Harry, but holy hell what an effort to win the ball and create the chance from almost nothing by Muniz
Love me an inverted winger!
Beautiful bending kick by Wilson. He did not panic, took his time and launched a very nice goal.
COME ON FULHAM, 1-0!
Splendid !!
We must build on it.
We can all see how they are working the ball into shooting positions again and again.
Got to block them off and keep the ball more!
What a match Muniz is having again.
muniz!!
YEEEES
It's the Muniz and Wilson show!!! Brilliant!!!
YES!!!!!!!!!!!
Fulham 2-0
Nice header by Muniz. He is on a roll. Fulham have found their replacement for Mitrovic.
Get in there !!
Surely the Brazilian National team can't exclude Muniz now
His movement is brilliant there. Pulls out then back in. Looking like a £60 million player at the mo.
::scarf::
Quote from: demeant0r on March 02, 2024, 03:34:05 PMSurely the Brazilian National team can't exclude Muniz now
yep
not good
This is a bad referee. He is letting Brighton get away with a lot of garbage play. The Brighton mid fielder was literally laying on top of the ball with his stomach. Total rubbish!
Another poor ref!
Muniz is more than holding his own with the big guys in the back.
From the Beeb
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HALF-TIME
Fulham 2-0 Brighton
Get that first 45 minutes on TikTok! Super half by Fulham.
Every time a Brighton player goes down they grab the ball giving us no chance to break if the ref doesn't consider it a foul. He should book one of them for handball.
Glad to go in 2-0.
I don't even feel like we've been that great. We've carved out 2 decent opportunities and managed to score them both.
Pereira and Reed have both lost the ball a lot and don't seem to be doing much. Lukic been serviceable but really losing the midfield battle to a 35 year old Lallana, 19 year old Baleba and a CB (Van Hecke).
Wilson & Muniz have been exceptional.
Tosin & Bassey (in particular Bassey) been tremendous at the back.
Quote from: cookieg on March 02, 2024, 03:53:21 PMEvery time a Brighton player goes down they grab the ball giving us no chance to break if the ref doesn't consider it a foul. He should book one of them for handball.
That one against Robinson was a joke.
The lads are playing so cohesively and defensively very sound. More of the same second half please - the Muniz redemption story is out of control. What a player he's developing into right now.
Excellent. They are technically really good on the ball and have had a lot of possession. Found midfielders in the pocket between our defence and midfield a few times so got to watch that but end of the day Leno s not had a save to make. Tosin been very good...Bassey immense. He just an absolute beast.
We look really dangerous on the break. Excellent from Harry and Muniz oh Muniz. Absolute quality. They have got two big lumps at the back who have won a lot but Muniz won it when it mattered and his movement creates the space for that second goal. Iwobi pretty quiet so maybe Willian for him on 60. Finish it off now Fulham please!!
Bbc says we've had 29% possession. There's no way that's correct, right? Felt like we had quite a few spells on the ball.
Quote from: FFC In Oz on March 02, 2024, 03:54:50 PMQuote from: cookieg on March 02, 2024, 03:53:21 PMEvery time a Brighton player goes down they grab the ball giving us no chance to break if the ref doesn't consider it a foul. He should book one of them for handball.
That one against Robinson was a joke.
That little fella he's been up against has been flopping all game.
Very nice, solid first half. Well done to the lads and MS, so far. Always a danger for a fall off after a big win, so far so good. Would be nice to record a clean sheet. Muniz continues to show growth. COYW!
Quote from: demeant0r on March 02, 2024, 03:56:10 PMBbc says we've had 29% possession. There's no way that's correct, right? Felt like we had quite a few spells on the ball.
No, aside from a spell about the 5-10 minute mark it's been pretty much all them with the ball.
Well deserved first half for Fulham. It's very encouraging seeing them play so strong without their best player Joao Palhinha. If he decides to leave for another club, Fulham will still compete in the Premier league.
Marco has the team playing on all cylinders right now. When they are at their best, they can beat anyone.
I hope they extend Harry Wilson's contract. He deserves it.
Fulham look good. Great to be be here today.
Quote from: FFC In Oz on March 02, 2024, 03:58:20 PMQuote from: demeant0r on March 02, 2024, 03:56:10 PMBbc says we've had 29% possession. There's no way that's correct, right? Felt like we had quite a few spells on the ball.
No, aside from a spell about the 5-10 minute mark it's been pretty much all them with the ball.
Possession ain't everything. 4 shots with 3 on target for us. 4 with one on target for them and that dribbled straight to Leno. We looked far more dangerous than them 1st half. Need to keep that going.
Quote from: Texas White on March 02, 2024, 04:03:49 PMFulham look good. Great to be be here today.
At the Cottage? I am jealous, if so..
Quote from: demeant0r on March 02, 2024, 03:56:10 PMBbc says we've had 29% possession. There's no way that's correct, right? Felt like we had quite a few spells on the ball.
I said it regularly in the Pball era - as far as possession is concerned "less is more". Too much possession results in slow build up play, giving the defenders time to organise and get in position. Too many players in and around the penalty box denies space and time for attackers.
Keep them out Fulham, no room for complacency - another goal for us should seal it.
COYW!!!!
I worry about this close playing-out from the back...
wilson open...
How has he not passed that to Wilson. Dear lord
One short pass for 3-0 there...
Andreas' decision making there lacking.
2 great chances gone begging, we should be out of sight by now.
Why does Muniz remind me of prime Mitro even though he looks much smaller
AP off. Iwobi 10. Willian on
We need a third to finish this off. It's not over yet
Just hanging on to a two goal lead now when we should be 4 clear.
This is just end-to-end. Perhaps we need TC to come on to take control.
Quote from: demeant0r on March 02, 2024, 04:27:42 PMThis is just end-to-end. Perhaps we need TC to come on to take control.
Speaking of, TC just came on
just looked at time remaining.
scrambly...
This referee is letting Brighton players grab, push, hold and flop the entire game. And then he blows the whistle on the slightest infraction by Fulham.
I wish we would get our 3rd
We're being over-complicated in our half and continually giving possession away.
We must not give them hope when there isn't any.
Broja be a hero
Allegedly our possession is under 30%.
Quote from: keithh on March 02, 2024, 04:44:24 PMAllegedly our possession is under 30%.
Sounds about right.
Frenetic 5 minutes to go.
On ice...
Everything is given to Brighton. So sick of this
perfect subs
Adama!!!
yEEEEES
Stopped biting my nails.
3-0 flatters. Could've been 5/6-0 easily today.
That easy goal by Adama is thanks to BOBBY DE CORDOVA-REID picking the pockets of the Brighton defender.
Satisfying win for Fulham. Pile it on.
and that is what a layoff is all about!
great win, not going to be mean about missed opportunities.......but.
Liverpool have just scored their winner in the 99th minute, blimey.
Well done by BDR, such an under-appreciated player.
Quote from: ron on March 02, 2024, 04:53:52 PMand that is what a layoff is all about!
Are you watching AP?
Quote from: Steeeeeeeeeed on March 02, 2024, 04:55:57 PMLiverpool have just scored their winner in the 99th minute, blimey.
Always given maximum time to steal it.
Quote from: MisfitKid on March 02, 2024, 04:58:56 PMQuote from: ron on March 02, 2024, 04:53:52 PMand that is what a layoff is all about!
Are you watching AP?
His decision-making left me speechless..delight in the day returned with BDR's steal and layoff..