Sunday October 2, 2011 Day 7 Finished Craven Cottage

Fulham 6 - 0 Queens Park Rangers

  • Johnson 2’, 38’, 59’
  • Murphy 20’ (pen.)
  • Dempsey 65’
  • Zamora 74’

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  1. Fulham put six past QPR

    Fulham put six past QPR

    A hat-trick from Andy Johnson gave Fulham a stunning 6-0 victory over an insipid QPR in their Premier League clash at Craven Cottage. More

  • Live Commentary

    Time:90'
    • Fulham
    • Queens Park Rangers
    • - Martin Jol on the Andrew Johnson contract situation and reports that Bobby Zamora was unhappy to be excluded; Neil Warnock on Adel Taarabt reportedly storming out at half-time. Managerial reaction
    • - Don't forget you can watch highlights of this match, along with every Premier League game, from 00:01 on Monday morning (UK only).
    • 90+3' The full-time whistle goes at Craven Cottage, and Fulham have absolutely hammered QPR with a 6-0 victory - the first of Martin Jol's reign in the league! A hat-trick from Andy Johnson, and goals from Danny Murphy, Clint Dempsey and Bobby Zamora have made this an incredible day for the Cottagers! Thanks for joining me.
    • 90+2' Faurlin almost refuses to shoot as he wriggles his way through three challenges on the edge of the Fulham box and still manages to lose it.
    • 90+1' Luke Young is penalised for a late challenge on Ruiz, but the referee lets him off a yellow card - presumably through sympathy.
    • 90' Three minutes will be added at the end of this second half with Fulham having enjoyed 62 per cent of the possession.
    • 89' Ruiz drags a fierce left-footed shot narrowly wide of the far post after receiving a slick pass from Dempsey - very close!
    • 88' Carlos Orlando Sa comes on to replace Moussa Dembele, and rather bizarrely he carries a bottle of isotonic on with him - is he going to play while holding it?
    • 87' Mackie is absolutely furious as he gets through on goal, only to slice the ball wide with Riise putting him off his stride.
    • 86' Faurlin looks to get QPR going once more, but it's very slow possession from the visitors.
    • 85' Hangeland, rather ridiculously, marks Wright-Phillips and not surprisingly wins the header!
    • 84' Zamora applauds Baird after he doesn't quite manage to retrieve a long ball from the defender.
    • 83' Sidwell and Dempsey combine once more, and QPR continue to chase shadows.
    • 82' Dickson Etuhu comes on to replace Danny Murphy, who has been absolutely outstanding today!
    • 81' The last time Fulham scored six goals at Craven Cottage was back in 2004 against Norwich - can they make it more?
    • 80' Now Wright-Phillips blazes a wild shot over the crossbar, and this is very poor from QPR.
    • 79' The jeers go up around the ground as Barton has a hugely optimistic shot from range which Schwarzer gathers comfortably.
    • 77' Zamora takes the ball down the right once more, and Fulham surely have more goals in them as they attack relentlessly.
    • 75' Bryan Ruiz comes on to replace Andy Johnson, who comes off to a standing ovation which is very much deserved!
    • 74' GOAL!!!!! ZAMORA MAKES IT SIX!! Zamora grabs his fifth goal of the season as he drives home an unerring shot into the far corner of the net from Dempsey's through ball!
    • 73' Riise storms down the left at pace, and Barton can only concede a throw in as the Fulham left-back makes ground once more.
    • 71' Jamie Mackie makes his comeback after a lengthy lay-off as he receives a fine ovation from the travelling fans replacing Bothroyd.
    • 69' Dempsey and Sidwell combine to great effect once more in midfield, and the home fans are in full voice!
    • 68' Faurlin is booked for a reckless, pretty high challenge on halfway. That's probably the right call.
    • 67' Fulham are brimming with confidence as they fly back on the attack once more, and QPR are really struggling.
    • 65' GOAL!!!!! DEMPSEY MAKES IT FIVE!! Johnson now turns provider as he hurtles down the left and cuts the ball back superbly from the byline to leave Dempsey with a simple finish to beat the helpless Kenny!
    • 64' It's all Fulham as the hosts attack once more through Zamora down the right with the cross sailing out of play.
    • 62' The home fans are in full voice as their side continue to fly forward, and this is quite a performance!
    • 60' GOAL!!!!! JOHNSON HAS HIS HAT-TRICK!! It's his first triple for seven years as he latches on to a through ball from Murphy down the right and slides a clinical finish beyond Kenny!
    • 59' Sidwell is brimming with confidence now and unleashes a fierce shot from range which sails over the crossbar!
    • 57' Fulham break from deep as Zamora forces Kenny into a fine save down low to his right.
    • 56' Sidwell attempts an audacious volley on the edge of the QPR box from Murphy's corner out on the right, but he slices it high and wide.
    • 55' Jol looks very pleased indeed sitting in the Fulham dugout, and as well he might.
    • 54' Fulham are making their opponents work incredibly hard in the afternoon heat as they keep possession.
    • 53' Riise is playing a lot further forward it seems as he picks up the ball on the left once more.
    • 52' Barton is now playing a lot deeper in midfield with Derry having been hauled off.
    • 51' Zamora feeds Riise down the left, and the pair combine to good effect as QPR chase the ball.
    • 49' Murphy continues to dictate the play from midfield, and QPR really need to close him down quicker.
    • 47' Bothroyd flies in on Sidwell, and the home fans are furious that a free-kick is not awarded.
    • 46' The second half is underway at Craven Cottage, and QPR will need to play a great deal better if they are to compete. DJ Campbell and Tommy Smith are on for Shaun Derry and Adel Taarabt.
    • 45+1' Well, what a first half it has been for Fulham! The hosts lead 3-0 courtesy of a brace from Andy Johnson and another from Danny Murphy via the penalty spot, and the QPR players are braced for one almighty rollicking from Neil Warnock! What did you make of all that? Get in touch with me on Twitter!
    • 45' There will be just one added minute at the end of this first half as Dembele clatters into Wright-Phillips and concedes a free-kick.
    • 44' QPR stroke the ball around patiently at the back, but do not look like breaking Fulham down.
    • 43' Zamora drops inside and links up the play once more, and Dempsey drills a low shot wide!
    • 42' Riise makes good ground down the left, but his sharp cross is blocked away by Ferdinand inside the QPR box.
    • 41' Johnson has four career hat-tricks, and now he is eyeing his fifth with 50 minutes left to play!
    • 40' Barton is given a stern ticking off by the referee, and the midfielder is absolutely furious with the way things are going.
    • 39' Riise misses his kick out on the left and apologises, but it's another bright run down the left.
    • 38' GOAL!!!!! JOHNSON MAKES IT THREE!! It's all too easy for Fulham as Zamora forces his way down the left before backheeling the ball to Dempsey, and Zamora's cross is then turned home by Johnson!
    • 37' Dembele bides his time out on the right, before Sidwell receives a lay off from Zamora and drives a low shot wide of the near post!
    • 36' Schwarzer lumps a long ball upfield towards Zamora, who takes the ball down in his stride and links up the play superbly.
    • 35' Bothroyd's touch lets him down as Orr whips over a decent delivery to his feet and he cannot hold on.
    • 34' Fulham are enjoying 59 per cent of the possession at the moment, and QPR really need to get a grip.
    • 33' Faurlin strokes the ball around in midfield with Barton, but it's all too slow from QPR.
    • 32' Bothroyd is caught offside as he looks to get in behind Hangeland from Orr's raking long ball.
    • 31' Schwarzer plays the ball out of defence once more, and Fulham look very composed indeed today.
    • 30' Kenny is getting all sorts of banter as he dallies on the ball and Johnson almost catches him out again.
    • 29' Barton is furious with Young for not providing him with quick service as he battles away at the back post.
    • 28' Grygera concedes a corner kick with a safety-first approach, but Luke Young's cross is very poor.
    • 27' Kenny lumps a long ball upfield towards Bothroyd, but Baird marshals him superbly.
    • 26' Riise wins a corner kick with a powerful run down the left, and the hosts are taking control.
    • 25' Dempsey twists and turns out on the left for Fulham as the hosts build patiently, and he keeps the ball superbly.
    • 24' Warnock is not at all happy on the touchline as he berates his back four for not stepping up quickly.
    • 23' Sidwell scraps away superbly with Wright-Phillips as he ensures a goal kick is awarded at the winger's expense.
    • 22' A corner kick comes in from the right by Faurlin, but Baird shows good composure to head behind.
    • 21' Kenny might be a hugely popular QPR player, but that was very poor and rash keeping.
    • 20' GOAL!!! MURPHY SCORES!!!! The Fulham midfielder slams home his fourth successful spot kick of the season in emphatic fashion, and the hosts lead 2-0!
    • 19' PENALTY! Paddy Kenny storms out and very clumsily hauls down Johnson just inside the penalty area, and Fulham have a spot kick...
    • 18' Hangeland and Bothroyd collide inside the Fulham box and both players go down clutching their heads, but they look to be okay.
    • 16' Grygera concedes a corner kick, but QPR do not use it very well as Bothroyd is beaten to the ball by Hangeland.
    • 15' Young wins a free kick deep inside the QPR half, and Warnock screams at his players to use it wisely.
    • 13' Dembele fouls Faurlin with a rather clumsy challenge, and that was just mistimed as he reacts slowly.
    • 12' QPR finally settle into some kind of rhythm as Faurlin scraps away with Murphy and comes out with the ball.
    • 11' Hangeland wins a towering header inside the QPR box, and Zamora blasts a shot over the bar with his weaker right foot!
    • 9' Fulham continue their confident start with a very good spell of possession in their own half, and QPR are chasing shadows.
    • 7' Johnson battles hard with Young for a loose ball, and the Fulham forward comes out on top, only to shoot wide.
    • 6' Taarabt wins a free kick for QPR in the Fulham half, but the delivery is poor from Faurlin.
    • 5' Sidwell is booked for a bad foul on Derry on halfway, and he can have no complaints there at all.
    • 4' Neil Warnock is absolutely fuming down on the touchline as he watches his side begin this match very sloppily.
    • 3' It's all Fulham as Dempsey gets down the left and his cross is very nearly deflected into the QPR net amid a crowd of bodies!
    • 2' GOAL!!!!! JOHNSON SCORES FOR FULHAM!! The ball breaks loose for AJ as Moussa Dembele sees his shot saved, and he crashes a crisp finish beyond Paddy Kenny to open the scoring!
    • 1' The first half is underway at Craven Cottage, and the atmosphere is superb for this London derby!
    • 14:55 We're just five minutes from kick off now, and it's time for you all to post your pre-match predictions...
    • 14:50 QPR have used 21 different starters in the Premier League, the joint-most in the Premier League along with Arsenal.
    • 14:45 In seasons 2002-03 and 2003-04, Fulham played their home games at QPR’s Loftus Road ground while Craven Cottage was being redeveloped. Fulham won 53% of games at Loftus Road compared to 45% they have won at Craven Cottage in Premier League history.
    • 14:40 QPR have won none of their last seven top-flight London derbies away from home (D2 L5).
    • 14:35 Fulham have won none of their last nine Premier League London derbies (D3 L6) and only 19% of all such derbies in the Premier League era - the lowest proportion by any of the capital clubs.
    • 14:30 Since the start of last season, Fulham have drawn more games than any other side in the Premier League (20). They have also won none of their last seven Premier League matches, though five of them have been draws - including the last three in a row.
    • 14:28 QPR have failed to score in their last four games against Fulham. This will be the first ever league meeting between the West London neighbours in the top flight.
    • 14:26 QPR defender Armand Traore is suspended following his red card against Aston Villa last weekend. Danny Gabbidon misses out again with a knee injury picked up in Rangers' Premier League win over Wolves almost a fortnight ago, while Jamie Mackie, who this week played in a friendly for the first time since suffering a double leg break in January, is on the bench. Midfielder Kieron Dyer also remains sidelined with a foot problem.
    • 14:24 Fulham duo Bobby Zamora and Moussa Dembele play despite missing Thursday's Europa League game against Odense through illness. Striker Andrew Johnson retains his place after scoring twice against the Danish side and finding form which saw his boss Martin Jol laud his progress.
    • 14:22 Fulham: Schwarzer, Grygera, Baird, Hangeland, Riise, Dempsey, Sidwell, Murphy, Dembele, Zamora, Johnson. Subs: Etheridge, Kelly, Orlando Sa, Ruiz, Senderos, Duff, Etuhu /// QPR: Kenny, Orr, Hall, Ferdinand, Young, Derry, Wright-Phillips, Faurlin, Taarabt, Barton, Bothroyd. Subs: Murphy, Campbell, Mackie, Buzsaky, Perone, Smith, Helguson
    • 14:20 Fulham have lost just one of their last 12 Premier League games at Craven Cottage (W6 D5 L1), though they have drawn the last four in a row.
    • 14:15 Fulham seek to escape the relegation zone as they host ninth-placed QPR in a West London Premier League derby at Craven Cottage.

  • Summary

    • 89' Ruiz drags a fierce left-footed shot narrowly wide of the far post after receiving a slick pass from Dempsey - very close!
    • 74' GOAL!!!!! ZAMORA MAKES IT SIX!! Zamora grabs his fifth goal of the season as he drives home an unerring shot into the far corner of the net from Dempsey's through ball!
    • 65' GOAL!!!!! DEMPSEY MAKES IT FIVE!! Johnson now turns provider as he hurtles down the left and cuts the ball back superbly from the byline to leave Dempsey with a simple finish to beat the helpless Kenny!
    • 60' GOAL!!!!! JOHNSON HAS HIS HAT-TRICK!! It's his first triple for seven years as he latches on to a through ball from Murphy down the right and slides a clinical finish beyond Kenny!
    • 38' GOAL!!!!! JOHNSON MAKES IT THREE!! It's all too easy for Fulham as Zamora forces his way down the left before backheeling the ball to Dempsey, and Zamora's cross is then turned home by Johnson!
    • 37' Dembele bides his time out on the right, before Sidwell receives a lay off from Zamora and drives a low shot wide of the near post!
    • 20' GOAL!!! MURPHY SCORES!!!! The Fulham midfielder slams home his fourth successful spot kick of the season in emphatic fashion, and the hosts lead 2-0!
    • 19' PENALTY! Paddy Kenny storms out and very clumsily hauls down Johnson just inside the penalty area, and Fulham have a spot kick...
    • 11' Hangeland wins a towering header inside the QPR box, and Zamora blasts a shot over the bar with his weaker right foot!
    • 3' It's all Fulham as Dempsey gets down the left and his cross is very nearly deflected into the QPR net amid a crowd of bodies!
    • 2' GOAL!!!!! JOHNSON SCORES FOR FULHAM!! The ball breaks loose for AJ as Moussa Dembele sees his shot saved, and he crashes a crisp finish beyond Paddy Kenny to open the scoring!
    • 14:22 Fulham: Schwarzer, Grygera, Baird, Hangeland, Riise, Dempsey, Sidwell, Murphy, Dembele, Zamora, Johnson. Subs: Etheridge, Kelly, Orlando Sa, Ruiz, Senderos, Duff, Etuhu /// QPR: Kenny, Orr, Hall, Ferdinand, Young, Derry, Wright-Phillips, Faurlin, Taarabt, Barton, Bothroyd. Subs: Murphy, Campbell, Mackie, Buzsaky, Perone, Smith, Helguson

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    • Player Y! Users Expert My Rating
      Goalkeeper
      7.3 6
      Defenders
      6.8 6
      6.6 6
      Yellow Card 7.2 7
      7.7 7
      Midfielders
      Goal Substitution Out83′ 7.2 8
      Yellow Card 6.6 7
      Substitution Out87′ 6.8 7
      Goal 8.1 8
      Strikers
      Goals ×3 Substitution Out75′ 8.2 9
      Goal 7.9 8
      Subs
      Substitution In75′ 6.4 7
      Substitution In83′ 6.2 6
      Substitution In87′ 6.6 6
    • Player Y! Users Expert My Rating
      Goalkeeper
      4.6 4
      Defenders
      4.2 5
      4.2 4
      Yellow Card 4 5
      4.5 5
      Midfielders
      Substitution Out45′ 4.1 5
      Yellow Card 5 6
      Yellow Card 6.7 5
      5.4 6
      Substitution Out45′ 6.3 4
      Strikers
      Substitution Out72′ 4 5
      Subs
      Substitution In45′ 4.4 6
      Substitution In72′ 4.4 6
      Substitution In45′ 4 6

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