mbmb10 Posted 5 May 2012 Posted 5 May 2012 I went to the semi-final and was sat next to Andy King! Fulham had more possession first half with a few more shots but second half we dominated them with Tom Hopper being the stand out player, who created a lot of chances but missed a sitter aswell. He showed good strength against the opponents and won most headers and outpaced their centre-backs. A promising player for the future. For Fulham's first goal, Cole Brennan, the goalkeeper, came out to try punch the ball away and missed it from a corner and then it was an easy header in for the opposition. Pier Laurri looked quite skillful ,had a few nice touches and linked up well with Tom Hopper but lacks a bit of strength. Lastly, we had a decent centre-back similar in style and looks like a skinny sol Bamba. We should have won, but according to Andy King's Dad, Fulham were playing a few over 18's which you're allowed but not really In the spirit of the game, since we could have played Liam Moore and Shane Byrne.
surrifox Posted 5 May 2012 Posted 5 May 2012 I went to the semi-final and was sat next to Andy King! Fulham had more possession first half with a few more shots but second half we dominated them with Tom Hopper being the stand out player, who created a lot of chances but missed a sitter aswell. He showed good strength against the opponents and won most headers and outpaced their centre-backs. A promising player for the future. For Fulham's first goal, Cole Brennan, the goalkeeper, came out to try punch the ball away and missed it from a corner and then it was an easy header in for the opposition. Pier Laurri looked quite skillful ,had a few nice touches and linked up well with Tom Hopper but lacks a bit of strength. Lastly, we had a decent centre-back similar in style and looks like a skinny sol Bamba. We should have won, but according to Andy King's Dad, Fulham were playing a few over 18's which you're allowed but not really In the spirit of the game, since we could have played Liam Moore and Shane Byrne. not in the first half you weren't- I was! I was sat next to his Mum in the second half. Did you spot Martin George (former Club Chairman at the end of the row?) A good summary of the game . We had enough chances to win but got more untidy as the gam e went on.
Steven Posted 5 May 2012 Posted 5 May 2012 From the OS Fulham U18s 2-1 City U18sPosted on: Sat 05 May 2012 City's group-winning Under-18s were beaten 2-1 by Fulham in the Premier Academy League play-off semi-final at Motspur Park on Saturday. The Foxes gained the lead through a goal by Harry Panayiotou, but Fulham hit back through Cauley Woodrow before Cottagers midfielder Ryan Williams scored a late winner six minutes from time. After a fairly even opening ten minutes, the fixture burst into life. Fulham could have twice taken the lead, first through Buomesca Tu Na Banga then an Omri Altman free-kick flew inches past Conor Brennan's right hand post. But City, who beat the Cottagers 3-0 at Belvoir Drive in March, could have taken an early lead through Tom Hopper. The forward skipped past Alex Brister at right-back before forcing Connor Roberts into a comfortable save. Eventually the Foxes pressure paid off - a powerful left-footed strike by Matt Robinson could only be parried into the path of Panayiotou. The striker, who grabbed the last minute winner for the first team against Leeds United last weekend, thumped his shot into the ground, lobbing Roberts and putting City into the lead in the 25th minute. A 40-yard free kick from Theo Brown could have doubled City's lead, but the hosts persevered and equalised six minutes before half time. An Altman free kick found Woodrow, who headed Fulham back into the game. The Cottagers were unfortunate not to grab the lead going into the second half. Sean Kavanagh's placed free-kick hit Brennan's upright before rebounding to an unmarked Woodrow, but the forward failed to claim his second goal of the match. Leicester burst out of the traps in the second half - Hopper had two opportunities to put City in front but failed to convert a low drive and an unmarked header. Fulham sprung into life shortly before the hour-mark, as chances for Woodrow and Lasse Christensen were inches away from handing them the lead. Each defence opened up, creating plenty of attacking action in an end-to-end game. City forced the hosts into conceding an indirect free kick inside the Fulham area following pressure form the forwards, but Steve Smith couldn't convert the glorious chance. Leicester failed to capitalise and Fulham piled on the pressure. Josh Passley and Tu Na Banga spurned opportunities whilst Robinson and Panayiotou were denied at the other end. With just six minutes remaining and extra-time looming, Fulham struck a final blow. Woodrow set up Ryan Williams who fired past Brennan from deep inside the City box - a late goal the proved to be the winner. Despite conceding, Leicester flooded forward in order to seek out an equaliser. Pierre Larrauri and Panayiotou both forced Roberts to make two impressive saves, but City couldn't find the goal that they deserved.
ramadaone Posted 5 May 2012 Author Posted 5 May 2012 As you say they had some over age players plus a keeper who is on a six week trial . All within the rules but hardly within the spirit of the game. We had enough of the ball and enough chances to win it so no complaints really Hopefully continue in the same vain next season with surely Hopper given a chance in the first team at some point ?
gregdj Posted 6 May 2012 Posted 6 May 2012 As you say they had some over age players plus a keeper who is on a six week trial . All within the rules but hardly within the spirit of the game. We had enough of the ball and enough chances to win it so no complaints really Hopefully continue in the same vain next season with surely Hopper given a chance in the first team at some point ? Didn't he come on in one of the FA cup ties? The forest replay I think
Raw Dykes Posted 6 May 2012 Posted 6 May 2012 Didn't he come on in one of the FA cup ties? The forest replay I think It was the Swindon match.
Lambert09 Posted 6 May 2012 Posted 6 May 2012 From the Fulham site. Aha how did Harry Panayiotou manage to play for both sides? He must be good
jamesmilner Posted 6 May 2012 Posted 6 May 2012 Who were the two released? theo brown and matt robinson . good luck in their search for pro football .
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