Under 18's v Sunderland

[Fulham Tup North]

 049:gif Just checked on Twitter and saw that we have just made it 4-0 !! COYjW's   082.gif

[Fulham Tup North]

Now 4-1 after '77mins.    067.gif

[Fulham Tup North]

84 mins 4-2  :033:

[Fulham Tup North]

90 mins ....4-3   :012:

[FFCByTheRiver]

4-3 it finished! Nearly imitated the first team there.

[Fulham Tup North]

4-3 it finished! Nearly imitated the first team there.

Yes it was looking a little bit dodgy there for a moment!!  :)

[Burt]

Phew...

[Rhys Lightning 63]

Through to the final to play Reading. Anybody know where the final is being played?

[Fulham Tup North]

Through to the final to play Reading. Anybody know where the final is being played?

At the Cottage !! -- I believe?

[Burt]

Yes - it will be at the Cottage.

Last para from the attached:
http://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2013/may/14/u18s-take-on-sunderland?utm_source=Social&utm_medium=AllSocial&utm_campaign=MB

The National Semi-Finals contain the top three clubs from the Elite Group and the winner of the Play-Off between the top clubs from Group 1 and 2: Sunderland.  The second and third-placed teams from the Elite Group, Reading and Everton, will go head-to-head in the second Semi-Final. If Fulham advance to the Final, then it will be played at Craven Cottage.

[cmg]

Highly entertaining game.
For most of the game the young Fulham played the kind of football the seniors can only dream about - in the last quarter they lost concentration and shape and shipped three goals in the way that gives nightmares to the followers of the seniors.
They brought the ball out quickly from defence, had pace down the flanks from both wide men and both full backs, used a variety of passes to get behind the defence and created a load of chances.
Pat Roberts, playing a more obvious than usual right-wing role, was mesmerising. He beat his man at will, can create and finish and is deveoping a proper football brain. Be in no doubt that this is a serious talent.
Hyndman, even smaller than Roberts, showed great skill and creativity and has made rapid progress this year.
Cauley Woodrow put in a composed and mature centre-forward's performance and as, usual, worked his marker well and combined with Berbatankovic to constantly trouble the Sunderland defence. Richards and, particularly, Passley marauded forward almost at will.
Arthurworrey was a tower in defence and showed some skill in scoring his impressive goal.
Solomon Sambou held the whole lot together with strong tackling, excellent anticipation and good distibution - he has been the revelation of the season for me.

After Roberts and Hyndman went off the team lost shape, tired and became complacent in the face of a spirited Sunderland renaissance. They  weren't exactly hanging on at the end, but it was a dodgy finish and must not be repeated in the final against a Reading team who we beat at home but lost to away.

[earlbeatty]

It was certainly a very entertaining game!!

For about 70 mins we looked in total control, had cruised to a four goal lead and looking comfortable, we made a few changes and lost all impetus, gave away possession and let Sunderland back into the game, Sunderland even had a goal disallowed that would have taken it into extra time!!

I was v.impressed by young Roberts, he can beat a player with ease and look forward to seeing more of him over the years.

The Final is at Craven Cottage on Sunday with a 1300 kick off, so may well go and watch this and then head into South Wimbledon to watch the Swansea game.

EB

[chiefo]

Thanks for the updates guys, I switched off after 4.0. Bit like the young lads I guess. What a season. Must make the effort and get down there for the final.

[Baider]

Anyone know when the final will be? Might try and get down to this

[chiefo]

It was certainly a very entertaining game!!

For about 70 mins we looked in total control, had cruised to a four goal lead and looking comfortable, we made a few changes and lost all impetus, gave away possession and let Sunderland back into the game, Sunderland even had a goal disallowed that would have taken it into extra time!!

I was v.impressed by young Roberts, he can beat a player with ease and look forward to seeing more of him over the years.

The Final is at Craven Cottage on Sunday with a 1300 kick off, so may well go and watch this and then head into South Wimbledon to watch the Swansea game.

EB

Where in South Wim EB?

[chiefo]

Anyone know when the final will be? Might try and get down to this

Read EB above above mate

[SouthfieldWhite]

As others have said we were cruising at 4-0 then we took off Roberts and Hyndman and it all started to go wrong

As EB said, final is Sunday 1pm at Craven Cottage but this is only provisional at the moment, they might postpone it of the lot from down the road do their Victory parade

Missed the first half tonight as was round the back watching the u14s, but at 4-0 thought it was as good as over, was very nearly wrong

[Rhys Lightning 63]

As others have said we were cruising at 4-0 then we took off Roberts and Hyndman and it all started to go wrong

As EB said, final is Sunday 1pm at Craven Cottage but this is only provisional at the moment, they might postpone it of the lot from down the road do their Victory parade

Missed the first half tonight as was round the back watching the u14s, but at 4-0 thought it was as good as over, was very nearly wrong

On Sunday, the lot from down the road will be hosting Everton

[SouthfieldWhite]

As others have said we were cruising at 4-0 then we took off Roberts and Hyndman and it all started to go wrong

As EB said, final is Sunday 1pm at Craven Cottage but this is only provisional at the moment, they might postpone it of the lot from down the road do their Victory parade

Missed the first half tonight as was round the back watching the u14s, but at 4-0 thought it was as good as over, was very nearly wrong

On Sunday, the lot from down the road will be hosting Everton

Yep, good point, so they won't be having their victory parade this Sunday, that's a relief

[MasterHaynes]

It was a bit squeeky at the end , Sunderland were unfortunate to have the goal disallowed at 4-2 as the ball was played forward into the box, everyone missed it and went in. I didn't notice a Sunderland player in a line of sight offside position, it was more Arthurworrey and Rodak, but we got the decision.

Arthurworrey, Passley, Roberts, Hyndman and Woodrow all impressed. I was disappointed in Tankovic, think he may have been watching Berbatov too much, frequently held the ball too long and didn't play the simple ball early enough.

Sunderland looked jaded for most of the match, a 6 hour coach trip down wouldn't have helped but they woke up at the end with 3 good goals.

Very similar to the QPR match , we were strolling home took our eye off the ball and in the end were relieved when the whistle went.

The pitch was a bit bobbly so the perfect pitch at the cottage will really allow bith teams to play, I understand Reading won 4-0, the Final should be a close game