Wednesday Fulham Stuff (14/01/15)

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'I couldn't see what was happening' Fulham boss revels in conditions as Wolves win sets up Sunderland clash

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Fulham players celebrate victory after a penalty shootout (Photo by Jan Kruger/Getty Images)

Fulham manager Kit Symons was relieved the game was allowed to continue at Wolves last night despite a snow storm as the Whites beat Wanderers in a dramatic penalty shoot-out.

Matt Doherty's penalty miss proved crucial as Hugo Rodallega's successful spot kick sent the Cottagers through 5-3 on penalties at Molineux.

Ross McCormack struck a penalty in the last minute of extra-time to level at 3-3 and take it to a shoot-out after Dave Edwards' second goal looked to have handed Wolves the win.

Cauley Woodrow scored a first-half opener and also made it 2-2 after Edwards and Rajiv van La Parra had fired Wolves 2-1 ahead.

The majority of extra-time was played out in blizzard conditions but Fulham boss Symons admitted he and Jackett were consulted by referee David Coote about the weather but were happy to continue.

He said: "There was a spell where I couldn't see what was going on too well. The thing of paramount importance was the players' safety.

"Kenny was happy to carry on and so was I and the referee made it our call really so we were both happy enough.

"The referee checked with us and the players were of the opinion to get the tie finished."

And Symons was delighted with his side's character after they hit back twice.

"We have done that before, we drew 3-3 at Rotherham and Wigan, and at Rotherham we came back from behind every time," he said.

"We are a work in progress and there's a lot of hard work to be done but with character like that we'll be fine.

"It was very pleasing, we have been playing quite well and some of our football had been quite nice but we lacked a cutting edge.

"I spoke with a couple of staff and they said it was a great way to win a cup tie. We went through the mill a little bit. It had a little bit of everything."

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Fulham boss: I thought we had blown it against Wolves

http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/fulham-boss-thought-blown-against-8441952

It looked all over when free-kick failed at the death, but...



Line of delight: Fulham celebrate Hugo Rodallega's winner in the shoot-out

Fulham boss Kit Symons thought his side had blown their chance of FA Cup progress when Ross McCormack smashed a free-kick against the Wolves wall in the final seconds of extra time.

However, the referee pointed to the spot for handball, and the £11m man converted the resulting penalty to set up the shoot-out won by Whites 5-3, much to the delight of Symons



"What a way to win a cup tie. It had a bit of everything," the manager said.

"When Ross McCormack's shot hit the wall, I thought our chance was gone, but I was delighted the penalty was given and he slotted home coolly.



Itching for the fourth round:Fulham manager Kit Symons

"It was quite an emotional evening for the Wolves fans, who got right behind their team. And rightly so, Sir Jack Hayward is a real loss to the game after all he's done."

The former Wolves owner, who died earlier today, would have squirmed after his beloved team came back to lead only to lose it at the death.



Wolverhampton Wanderers players during the minute silence for Sir Jack Hayward

Manager Kenny Jackett had no argument with the vital McCormack penalty, not least because he could barely see the offence through the snow storm.

"Fulham played well in the first half and deserved their lead but, in difficult conditions, we got ourselves in pole position and it was a cruel way to lose," he said.

"With their late penalty, I've looked at the video and it's hard to see clearly, but the referee was a lot closer than I was and there's nothing we can do about it.

"It was tough for both sides out there when the snow started coming down, but it was the right decision to continue playing."

Don't forget to view our pictures story here, and vote for your Whites on the night here.

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Rodallega ensures shoot-out delight

http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/rodallega-ensures-shoot-out-delight-306845.html



Fulham beat Wolves on penalties to reach the FA Cup fourth round as the hosts honoured former owner Jack Hayward.

The 91-year-old, who owned Wolves for 17 years before selling in 2007, passed away yesterday with the club holding a minute's silence and players wearing black armbands.

On the pitch, Matt Doherty's miss in the shoot-out proved decisive as Fulham won 5-3 on penalties after a 3-3 draw.

Fulham striker Ross McCormack had scored a 120th-minute penalty to cancel out Dave Edwards' earlier extra-time strike.

Three goals in five second-half minutes saw Rajiv van La Parra and Edwards fire Wolves in front before Cauley Woodrow made it 2-2.

Woodrow had nodded Fulham ahead before the late drama and they will go to Sunderland in the fourth round.

Elsewhere, Sam Clucas struck twice in extra time as Chesterfield beat Scunthorpe United 2-0 to reach the fourth round of the FA Cup for the first time in 18 years.

The Spireites found visiting keeper Sam Slocombe in superb form and he denied Eoin Doyle twice in the first half.

Paddy Madden fired a shot just wide for the Iron, but when an extra 30 minutes was needed, midfielder Clucas turned in a low cross before settling the replay.

He curled a second from distance to set up a fourth-round trip to Derby County.

Jay Emmanuel-Thomas struck twice to secure League One side Bristol City a televised FA Cup fourth-round home tie against West Ham.

The forward nodded in the first-half opener from close range after keeper Marko Marosi denied Aden Flint.

James Coppinger's shot was cleared off the line for Doncaster, who pushed hard after the interval.

But Emmanuel-Thomas ran half the length of the pitch to score a second on the break with a cool finish.

In tonight's action, Emmanuel Adebayor could make a first appearance in nine weeks as Tottenham look to overcome Burnley.

After last Monday's encounter at Turf Moor ended a 1-1 draw, the Premier League sides will again do battle to see which club is to host Leicester in the fourth round.

Spurs head coach Mauricio Pochettino is considering changes for the White Hart Lane replay, when Adebayor could make his long-awaited return.

The 30-year-old last donned the lilywhite shirt in the home defeat to Stoke on November 9, with injury, illness and then a period of compassionate leave keeping him out of action.

Harry Kane has impressively filled that void but may well be rested in favour of Adebayor or Roberto Soldado when Burnley visit.

"We need to analyse all the players who played on Saturday and then we see who has a chance for Wednesday," Pochettino said.

"After the beginning of the season there are 34 games that we have played and we are the team who has played more than anyone.

"We need to manage. All players are important. We will see who can play.

"I think we need to give the opportunity to play for all players, but we need to analyse and take a decision."

Asked if Adebayor, reportedly attracting interest from Qatar, the United States and Italian side Parma, is fit to play against Burnley, Pochettino said: "Maybe yes. Maybe.

"Maybe we will change [and rest Kane] but now it is too early to give information as we need to analyse. He has not got an injury."

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In pictures: Snow time as Fulham force Wolves slide out of the FA Cup

http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/pictures-snow-time-fulham-force-8441931

Terrific pics from a wintry Wolverhampton as Whites shoot on sight



Fulham won a thriller thanks to cool shooting and calm heads - even though it needed a penalty in the 120th minute from Ross McCormack to force the 12-yard shoot out.

It looked as if Whites had lost the tie when a free-kick was smashed into the Wolves wall, only to see the referee hand them a lifeline when the ref pointed to the spot for handball in the box.

McCormack showed why he was worth every penny of £11million fee when he calmly slotted into the corner from the resulting kick.

A minute later he did it again in the shoot-out and when Matt Doherty missed the second for Wolves, the other Whites showed they too could convert from 12 yards to set away fans into wintry raptures for 5-3 and a fourth-round trip to Sunderland on January 24.

Marcus Bettinelli again had a stormer in goal, literally. Shaun Hutchinson underlined his growing solidity in the centre of defence, and Kostas Stafylidis and Shaun Kavanagh initially ran riot down the Wolverhampton left.

Have a look at our gallery to see the best of the action.

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FA Cup round-up: Fulham's Hugo Rodallega seals shoot-out to deny Wolves

http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/fa-league-cups/fa-cup-roundup-fulhams-hugo-rodallega-seals-shootout-to-deny-wolves-9976451.html

Wolves honoured former club owner Sir Jack Hayward, who died today aged 91 with a minute's silence at a snowy Molineux before a cracking FA Cup third-round replay went to Fulham, who won 5-3 in a shoot-out after the tie stood at 3-3 after extra time, Hugo Rodallega scoring the clinching penalty.

Hayward, the multimillionaire philanthropist, was born close to Molineux, bought the club in 1990 and funded the redevelopment of the ground into a 28,000-capacity, all-seater stadium. His dream of returning Wolves to the top flight met with several disappointments until they finally won promotion under Dave Jones through the play-off in 2003.

Their stay in the Premier League only lasted one season and Hayward sold Wolves to current owner Steve Morgan in 2007 for £10, on the condition he invest £30m in the club. Today, Morgan said: "Wolves are a family and we're united in mourning at the loss of one of the club's, and the city's, most cherished sons."

Fulham took the lead when 20-year-old striker Cauley Woodrow did well to head home left-back Kostas Stafylidis's cross in the 27th minute. Dave Edwards drew Wolves level when he slid in Dominic Iorfa's cross in the 71st minute and two minutes later the home side were ahead thanks to Rajiv van La Parra's clever chip. However, Fulham soon hit back when Woodrow  capitalised from close range after Wolves keeper Carl Ikeme's error.

That took the game to extra time, but Edwards stepped up with his second goal with 10 minutes, only for Ross McCormack to take the match to a shoot-out by scoring from the penalty spot in the last minute. Fulham go to Sunderland in the next round.

Two goals from Jay Emmanuel-Thomas sealed League One promotion challengers Bristol City a fourth-round tie at home to West Ham as they beat Doncaster 2-0 at Ashton Gate. The former Arsenal trainee scrambled the ball home at a corner in the 36th minute, then ran half the length of the pitch to wrap up victory with 11 minutes to go.

Chesterfield booked a trip to Derbyshire rivals Derby with a 2-0 win over Scunthorpe after extra time.

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Match Report: Wolves 3 - Fulham 3 (3 - 5 pens)

http://cottagersconfidential.sbnation.com/2015/1/13/7540483/match-report-wolves-3-fulham-2



Snow falls at the Molineux Stadium during the 3rd round replay between Wolves and Fulham. - Jan Kruger/Getty Images

WE'RE OFF TO THE FOURTH ROUND!

After an incredible 6-goal thriller, the Whites went on to calmly win the penalty shootout 5-3 and go on to the FA Cup 4th Round.

The game started off with a serious amount of attacking pressure as Fulham got 2 shots on target and forced 3 corners in the first 10 minutes of the game, with Ross McCormack and Cauley Woodrow leading the attempts on goal, the latter opening the scoring with a header from the centre of the box which was assisted by Kostas Stafylidis. Seko Fofana almost made it 2-0 a minute after, however his shot just narrowly missed to the right of the net. The rest of the first half was mainly Fulham attacks, with Moussa Dembele almost scoring twice in a row, his right and left-footed shots missing to the right and left of the net, respectively (isn't that funny?).

The second half got off to a good start, with Dembele and McCormack again almost extending the lead to 2-0 in the first 5 minutes. 20 minutes and a few attempts later, Wolves eventually equalised in the 70th minute,  Dave Edwards' left-footed shot from the centre of the box hitting the bottom-left of the net. They managed to score again, this time with Rajiv van La Parra shooting straight down the middle in the 72nd minute. But Cauley Woodrow saved the day, with a close-range shot hitting the top right of the net just 2 minutes later. After numerous attempts on goal from both sides, the whistle blew for Extra Time.

Wolverhampton scored again, this time taking the lead in the 2nd half of extra time, with Dave Edwards again shooting from the right side of the box straight down the middle of the net. Ross McCormack almost equalised again, but unfortunately this shot was blocked. Wolverhampton conceded a penalty a minute later, however, which Ross McCormack scored, netting the ball in the bottom-right corner.

All was not lost as the dreaded penalty shootout began, with Ross McCormack (again!) tapping the ball into the bottom-right of the net, after which Dave Edwards equalised the penalty scoring with his shot. Cauley Woodrow gave Fulham the lead again with his penalty, Matt Doherty missing his, which ultimately gave Kostas Stayflidis the chance to extend the lead, which he did. Lee Evans cut the lead down to just one penalty, and Patrick Roberts extended it again with his shot, straight down the middle. Leon Clarke's shot wasn't enough to keep Wolverhampton's FA Cup hopes alive as Hugo Rodallega sealed the deal with his shot to the top right corner.

After a gruelling 125 minutes of nail-biting football, we won! See you in the 4th round!

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Striker Claims Sunderland Approach

Are Sunderland looking to the Championship for attacking reinforcements?

Fulham striker Hugo Rodallega has claimed his agent has informed him of 'contact' with Sunderland.

Speaking to Colombian radio station Caracol Radio, Rodallega said:

It has been rumoured in the past two days the Sunderland has made ​​a proposal to Fulham, but I'm not sure. I talked to my agent and he told me that have been in contact with him.

Whether it's true or not, you never know. Similarly, 'contact' can mean a whole manner of different things. It could have just been sounding him out about Rodallega's potential availability in case more immediate targets fail to materialise. Then again, he could just be using Sunderland's name to advertise his willingness to move.

However, it's clear Sunderland want a striker this window, especially with Jozy Altidore reportedly heading for the exit, and probably one who can run in behind a defence. Gus Poyet has liked South American players before and the club generally seem to be focusing on players with experience of English football nowadays, so it's not a totally unbelievable story.

No idea what's going on really. Just how we like it! But it's nice to share, eh?


http://rokerreport.sbnation.com/2015/1/13/7539635/striker-claims-sunderland-approach

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Report: Sean Davis comments on Fulham-owned Matt Smith's current form

Sean Davis has mixed views on how Matt Smith will improve Fulham's recent goalscoring record when he returns from his loan spell at Bristol City.

Sean Davis has expressed his doubt over Matt Smith's ability to score goals for Fulham in his column on the club's official website.

The 25-year-old striker joined Fulham from fellow Championship outfit Leeds United in the summer transfer window, but he struggled to make a huge impact at Craven Cottage.

Smith was sent out on loan to League One outfit Bristol City in November, and he has regained his scoring touch at the Ashton Gate Stadium, recently netting four goals against Gillingham away from home in the Johnstone's Paint Trophy Southern Area Final.

The former Oldham Athletic and Leeds star is due to return to Fulham at the end of January, but Davis is not sure how successful Smith will be for Kit Symons's side.

"One person who is scoring goals is Matt Smith out on loan at Bristol City," the 35-year-old former Fulham midfielder wrote in his column on the club's official website.

"He's due back at the club at the end of the month so Kit Symons could look at that situation and think "yeah, he's scoring goals" but, on the other hand, he's in the league below and it's a big step up from League One to the Championship.

"But Kit might think he can come back and do a job for us, give us another option. He's scoring goals, he's confident and he's a different option."

The League One is indeed inferior to the Championship, but Smith has regained his confidence and is scoring goals again.

There is no harm in Symons showing some faith in the summer signing and giving him more chances when he returns to Fulham.

Fulham have been struggling for goals in recent weeks, and Smith's form at City provides them with some hope.


http://hereisthecity.com/en-gb/2015/01/13/report-sean-davis-comments-on-fulham-owned-matt-smiths-current-f/?

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Result: Fulham through to FA Cup fourth round via penalties

Fulham booked their place in the fourth round of the FA Cup in dramatic fashion this evening as they beat Wolverhampton Wanderers 5-3 on penalties following a 3-3 draw over the 120 minutes.

The visitors made a bright start to the match as Ross McCormack tested Carl Ikeme from 25 yards before Cauley Woodrow also drew a save from the Wolves keeper.

The hosts, who honoured club president Sir Jack Hayward before kickoff following his death earlier today, were slow to get going and once again found themselves on the back foot when McCormack and Sean Kavanagh put efforts over the top.

Wolves' first clear opening eventually fell to Liam McAlinden as the ball broke kindly for him inside the box, but Marcus Bettinelli was equal to his subsequent effort.

Fulham grabbed the lead shortly before the half-hour mark, however, with Woodrow latching on to a cross and nodding an effort past the keeper.

Seko Fofana had a sight of goal just moments later, only to drag his shot wide, before Danny Batth saw his downward header saved at the other end.

The visitors should have doubled their lead 10 minutes before half time as Moussa Dembele raced through on goal before rounding the keeper, only to miss his resulting shot from five yards.

The hosts made two changes at the break and came within inches of an equaliser 20 minutes after the restart when Matt Doherty's header hit the post before the rebound was cleared off the line.

Fulham had the woodwork to thank again in the 69th minute as Nouha Dicko's strength saw him break into a shooting position, from which he crashed a powerful effort against the crossbar.

Wolves' increased pressure finally told shortly afterwards, however, as Dominic Iorfa did brilliantly down the flank before cutting the ball back for Edwards to slide home.

It was 2-1 moments later when Kevin McDonald played the ball through for Rajiv van La Parra to lift over the keeper and complete a quickfire comeback.

The lead was gone as quickly as it came about, however, as Fulham restored parity almost immediately through Woodrow's second of the night, this time tapping home Dembele's shot.

Both sides looked to push for a winner in the closing stages of normal time, and Edwards almost provided it with a curling effort that flew inches wide of the post.

Neither side could avoid extra time in the snowy Molineux conditions, and it was the hosts who started the additional period brighter as Bettinelli denied both McDonald and Iorfa with fine saves.

Wolves were forced to wait until the 109th minute to get their third goal, however, as Batth brought the ball forward from midfield before crossing for Edwards to double his personal tally at the near post.

Fulham refused to give in, however, and added another late twist to the tale in stoppage time of extra time as McCormack's free kick hit a hand in the area, leading the referee to point to the spot.

McCormack stepped up to take the kick himself and made no mistake, sending Ikeme the wrong way to force a shootout.

Fulham then posted a perfect record from the spot, scoring all five while Doherty missed for the hosts as the Cottagers ran out 5-3 victors in the shootout.

Kit Symons's side will now face Sunderland in the fourth round later this month.


http://www.sportsmole.co.uk/football/fulham/fa-cup/result/result-fulham-through-via-penalties_198767.html

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Wolves 3 Fulham 3 (aet; 3-5 on pens), match report: Hugo Rodallega penalty earns visitors trip to Sunderland
Wolverhampton Wanderers v Fulham, FA Cup third round replay - Ross McCormack scores 120th-minute penalty to set-up winning shootout as Molineux mourns Hayward

Whitewash: Wolves and Fulham battle through the snow at Molineux Photo: ACTION IMAGES

Fulham beat Wolves on penalties to reach the FA Cup fourth round as the hosts honoured former owner Sir Jack Hayward.

The 91-year-old, who owned Wolves for 17 years before selling in 2007, passed away on Tuesday with the club holding a minute's silence and players wearing black armbands.

On the pitch, Matt Doherty's miss in the shoot-out proved decisive as Fulham won 5-3 on penalties after a 3-3 draw. Fulham striker Ross McCormack had scored a 120th-minute penalty to cancel out Dave Edwards' earlier extra-time strike.

Three goals in five second-half minutes saw Rajiv van La Parra and Edwards fire Wolves in front before Cauley Woodrow made it 2-2.

Woodrow had nodded Fulham ahead before the late drama and they will go to Sunderland in the fourth round.

Wolves started slowly and Carl Ikeme parried an early sighter from McCormack before Liam McAlinden was denied by Marcus Bettinelli in a rare home raid.

Fulham were comfortably on top and rubber-stamped their authority with the opener after 25 minutes when Woodrow powered in a 12-yard header from Kostas Stafylidis' left-wing cross. It ended the Cottagers' 387-minute goal drought which stretched back to before Christmas.

The opener allowed the visitors to continue to dominate against the lethargic hosts who were unable to cope with Fulham's sharp passing. Wolves were stifled when they did have the ball, leaving Bettinelli a spectator in goal.

And the Cottagers should have doubled their lead eight minutes before the break when Moussa Dembele wriggled through but, off balance and under pressure from Ikeme and Richard Stearman, he shot wide with the goal gaping.

Wolves threw on Edwards and Nouha Dicko for the ineffective James Henry and McAlinden to change the game at the break. And a quiet second half burst into life when the hosts were inches away from an equaliser as Doherty smacked the post from Van La Parra's corner, before his follow-up was hacked off the line.

Two minutes later Dicko shuddered the bar from the edge of the area as a previously static Wolves continued to threaten. And they deservedly levelled with 19 minutes left when Edwards prodded in Dominic Iorfa's cross from eight yards.

Less than three minutes later Van La Parra put Wolves ahead when he chipped over Bettinelli after beating the offside trap. The lead lasted just a further three minutes, though, as Woodrow made it 2-2 when he slammed in from close range after Ikeme parried Dembele's shot.

The sides failed to find another breakthrough though until the 109th minute when Wolves went ahead again. Danny Batth's barnstorming run saw him cross from the right and Edwards converted from close range.

But McCormack stroked in a spot-kick at the death after Lee Evans handled his free-kick to send the tie to penalties.
Doherty was the only player to miss and Hugo Rodallega scored to send Fulham through.


http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/competitions/fa-cup/11343457/Wolves-3-Fulham-3-aet-3-5-on-pens-match-report-Hugo-Rodallega-penalty-earns-visitors-trip-to-Sunderland.html

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West Ham, Fulham advance on pens

West Ham United secured their place in the fourth-round of the English FA Cup after a marathon penalty shoot-out to inflict more misery on Everton and manager Roberto Martinez.

The Hammers were eventually indebted to goalkeeper Adrian, but not as would be expected by his saves, but instead for firing home the vital spot-kick to see his side home 9-8 on penalties after it had finished 2-2 at Upton Park after 120 minutes of their third-round replay.

Enner Valencia had given West Ham a 51st-minute lead, with salt added to Everton wounds five minutes later when Aiden McGeady was sent off for a second bookable offence.

But first Kevin Mirallas struck a sweet 82nd-minute right-foot free-kick to force extra time before setting up Romelu Lukaku in the 97th minute to put Everton in front.

Just two minutes after coming on as a substitute, however, Carlton Cole forced the shoot-out, with Adrian the hero after Everton keeper Joel Robles had struck a post.

Sam Allardyce's side will head to Bristol City in the fourth round on January 25 as the League One promotion hopefuls saw off Doncaster 2-0 at Ashton Gate courtesy of a brace from Jay Emmanuel-Thomas.

The 24-year-old midfielder first followed up on the rebound after an Aden Flint header was beaten away by Marko Marosi in the 36th minute, before firing home with a superb finish in the 79th minute.

At Molineux, there was no fitting epitaph for former owner Sir Jack Hayward on the day of his passing at the age of 91 as Wolverhampton missed out on a fourth-round spot after losing to Fulham on penalties after a 3-3 draw after extra-time.

Fulham grabbed the opener, with Cauley Woodrow ending his side's six-and-a-half-hour goal drought with a firm 27th-minute header. But two goals in three second-half minutes from Dave Edwards and Rajiv van La Parra had the home fans chanting Hayward's name with 17 minutes remaining.

But those chants were swiftly stifled, with Woodrow capitalising on a mistake from Carl Ikeme to poke home the equaliser from two yards to force extra-time.

Edwards again put Wolves' noses in front in the 109th minute, only for Ross McCormack to break the hearts of the home fans with a 120th-minute penalty and force spot-kicks, with Fulham winning 5-3 for a trip to Sunderland.

Chesterfield face a local-rival clash at Derby on January 24 after seeing off Scunthorpe 2-0 at the Proact Stadium.

After a goalless 90 minutes, Sam Clucas struck either side of the extra-time interval to take his tally to seven for the season and set up a first meeting with Derby since 1986.


http://www.fifa.com/world-match-centre/news/newsid/250/658/2/index.html?

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Forest Fixture Moved

Following Fulham's victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers in our FA Cup Third Round Replay, we will now face Sunderland at the Stadium of Light on Saturday 24th January (3pm).

The Whites were scheduled to host Nottingham Forest on this date, so this fixture will now take place on Wednesday 21st January (7.45pm).


http://www.fulhamfc.com/news/2015/january/13/forest-fixture-moved?

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CONFIRMED: SAFC face Fulham in FA Cup

FA Cup tie confirmed following Fulham's victory over Wolves.
Sunderland will take on Fulham in the fourth round of the FA Cup.
The Cottagers travelled to Molineux on Tuesday night to take on Wolverhampton Wanderers in a third-round replay, and after an action-packed 120 minutes they progressed via a penalty shootout.
Cauley Woodrow headed the visitors into a deserved half-time lead but goals from Dave Edwards and Rajiv van La Parra turned the tie on its head, before Woodrow stepped up to score his second and force extra time.
Wolves regained the lead as Edwards struck once more and the home side looked to be heading into the fourth round, but Ross McCormack's 120th-minute penalty took the game to a shootout which the Cottagers won 5-3.
The game will take place on Saturday 24th January at 3pm and tickets are on sale now, priced at just £15 for adults and £5 for under 16s and over 65s. Black Cats Bar tickets are also available for £30.
Season card holders and Black Cats Bar members have until 5pm on Thursday 15th January to purchase their seat.
Season card holders will not be issued with a match ticket and will simply have their card enabled for entry.
After the priority period, any unsold season card seats will be made available for general sale from 9am on Friday 16th January.
Season card holders who purchase within the priority sale period will be awarded a point on the club's loyalty system.
Supporters enrolled on the 'home cup scheme' will have their season card automatically updated for this game and do not need to contact the ticket office.
Please note, in order to comply with FA Cup rules regarding ticket allocations for visiting clubs, some season card holders in tier 3 will not be able to use their season card seat and will be offered an alternative location at point of sale.
HOSPITALITY
A range of hospitality options are available for this FA Cup tie from only £30 per person (Black Cats Bar). For more information on suites, executive boxes and availability, call 0871 911 1555 or email [email protected].
HOW TO BUY

Online: www.safc.com (24 hour service)
Supporters who book tickets online can use the free 'print at home' service, allowing them to print a barcoded ticket from their home PC.
Telephone: 0871 911 1973 (24 hour service)
In-person: Stadium of Light ticket office, opening hours as listed,
Monday-Friday, 9am-5:30pm
Non-matchday Saturdays, 10am-1pm
Matchday, 10am - kick-off
All tickets sold subject to ground regulations.



http://www.safc.com/news/team-news/2015/january/confirmed-safc-v-fulham?

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UPDATED: Wolverhampton Wanderers 3 Fulham 3: Fulham win 5-3 on penalties: Paul Suart's FA Cup verdict with pictures

Paul Suart reports from Molineux on an emotional night for the old gold and black brigade following the death of Sir Jack Hayward

Huge Rodallega struck the killer blow from the spot as Fulham knocked Wolverhampton Wanderers out of the FA Cup after a dramatic penalty shootout at a snow-covered Molineux.

On an emotional night when Wolves paid their respects to Sir Jack Hayward, the visitors took the lead in the first half through Cauley Woodrow.

Super sub Dave Edwards levelled after the break before Rajiv van La Parra put Wolves ahead two minutes later.

But Fulham responded and Woodrow grabbed his second of the night with 15 minutes to go to take the tie into extra-time.


Rajiv Van La Parra celebrates with members of the coaching staff after scoring Wolverhampton Wanderers' second goal against Fulham

Edwards grabbed his second of the night and just when it seemed Wolves had done it, Ross McCormack scored with a controversial penalty in the last minute.

Matt Doherty missed his spot kick to give Fulham the advantage. And it was sub Rodallega who scored the decisive goal to set up an FA Cup fourth round trip to Sunderland.

Fulham started the brighter and should have taken the lead after ten minutes.

A neat one-two between McCormack and Sean Kavanagh ended when the former Leeds United man blazed over from a great position.

Wolves' first effort on goal came through Liam McAlinden, making a rare start, and was swiftly followed by an effort from van La Parra.

The next big chance fell to Fulham and they took it when Woodrow steered home a header from an excellent centre from Konstantinos Stafylidis. It was the first goal Wolves had conceded in 2015, but more were to come.

And the second should have arrived before the break.

Seko Fofana guilty of missing a chance as clear-cut as Leon Clarke's in the first tie.

Kenny Jackett brought on Nouha Dicko and Dave Edwards for McAlinden and James Henry, and they made an almost instant impact.

Dicko raced on to a pass from van La Parra, but could only hit the side netting from a narrow angle as the snow began to pour. Dominic Iorfa became more of a threat going forward and it was his run to the byline that set up Edwards for the equaliser with a deft flick.

Rampant Wolves turned the game on its head and were in front just two minutes later.

Van La Parra dinked over the advancing Gabor Kiraly after a fine through ball from Kevin McDonald left the keeper stranded. Fulham weren't finished. And just three minutes after going behind, they were back on level terms. Woodrow was on hand to tap home his second of the night when Moussa Dembele's shot fell kindly at his feet.


David Edwards slides in the snow to celebrate making it 3-2 to Wolverhampton Wanderers against Fulham

Both sides went all out for the winner but extra-time came calling. After a quiet first period, Edwards popped up after the break to score his third goal in two days after a lung-bursting run and cross from Danny Batth. Chances came and went and that appeared to be that until Fofana was felled just outside the box.

McCormack's free-kick was adjudged by referee David Coote to have struck a Wolves arm and the Fulham forward smashed home the spot-kick.

Moments later McCormack put his side ahead in the shootout before Edwards levelled.

Woodrow slotted his spot kick, but Matt Doherty, trying to be cute with a staggered run-up, blazed wide in front of the Southbank.

Fulham scored their next three to break Wolves' hearts.


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It Was A Cruel Way To Lose

Kenny Jackett discussed Wolves' dressing room frustrations after his side crashed out of the FA Cup on penalties at Molineux on Tuesday night.

Wolves and Fulham couldn't be separated after 210 minutes of football and so the Third Round tie was settled as the Whites prevailed 5-3 in the shootout.

Speaking after the game, Jackett said: "There are a lot of frustration within the dressing room and in myself at going out of the cup tonight.

"I felt that in the first half Fulham played very well and did deserve their lead.

"From 45 minutes onwards our side were excellent, played very well in difficult conditions and got ourselves in pole position.

"It was a cruel way to lose it in the end with the penalty decision and then losing 5-3 on penalties."

Wolves were leading in extra time right up until the 122nd minute when Ross McCormack levelled for the visitors from the penalty spot.

Fulham were awarded the penalty after McCormack's free-kick from the edge of the area appeared to strike the hand of Lee Evans in the defensive wall.

"I've looked at the video, it's tough for me to see very clearly," explained the Head Coach.

"The ball has obviously struck Lee's arm or his hand, the referee's a lot closer than I am admittedly and had a better view.

"He's obviously given the penalty and there's nothing we can do about it now."

Conditions worsened towards the end of the cup tie as heavy snow began to reduce visibility and settle on the Molineux pitch.

However, the Wolves boss believed the officials were right in allowed the match to continue.

He said: "It did get very difficult for both sides but we came through it. Everybody stuck at it.

"I felt, for the conditions, it was a very entertaining game and it was end to end for the vast majority of it.

"It was the right decisions from the officials to continue playing."

Meanwhile, Rajiv van La Parra scored his first goal for the club during Tuesday night's defeat and Jackett claimed that there's more to come from the 23-year-old.

"I think there is goals in him, I think he's a really good player and I think there's more to come as well," said the gaffer.

"He was getting adjusted, in the first half of the season, to English football.

"His finishing in training is very good and he's been frustrated of late because he's had a high number of chances and they haven't gone in.
 
"He was unlucky at Sheffield Wednesday recently where he had one disallowed for offside, that would've gotten him off the mark.

"He took his goal very well, you could see how pleased he was to score.

"He's a very committed character and I think has lots more in him to improve on as well. Goals will come for him."


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