FA Cup: Full Time Report - Fulham vs. Peterborough United
After the interval, both clubs geared up for the run in second half. Both teams were expected to change their tactics, as one was 2 goals up and the other still had to open its account.
Fulham called off Simon Davies for Zoltan Gera while Peterborough brought on http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Chris-c9006 Whelpdale in place of Nathaniel Mendez-Laing.
As the referee blew the whistle, Fulham started their impressive play once again. However, things spiced up once again as Peterborough nearly broke the defence of the Cottagers. Mackail-Smith came in with an impressive run from the wings. He was looking to drive in aggressively, but John Paintsil was present to clear the mess after Stockdale gave away a reckless corner kick.
Soon after that Fulham were on the run again; however, it was the substitute Gera, who branded the gloves of Joe http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/England-c749 Under-21 squad had to face disappointment yet again as Duff shot the ball into goal, but unfortunately hit the post on its way. The ball was deflected and landed with Kamara, but he too failed to score with his spectacular back heeled attempt. Nonetheless, Gera was present to save the day producing a cool finish.
Peterborough, in response to that brought in youngster Jonathan Obika who has been acquired from Tottenham Hotspur on loan. He was handed his debut replacing Davies near to the hour mark, but that did not change anything as soon after that another goal was scored.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Jonathan-c18993 Greening came on for Clint Dempsey, but that did not reduce the misery of Posh.
Murphy and Duff then combined to produce stunning chemistry, which eventually saw a beautiful cross to Gera. He assisted the ball for Lewis who made no mistake in bringing up Fulham’s 4th goal.
As the hour ticked by, Posh made another change brining on Everton’s http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Clayton-c9339. Moments later, their player Tomlin was successful in achieving consolation via goal for his team. It was a penalty-like-goal, which even saw a similar reaction. He drove strongly into the box and then produced a handsome finish into the bottom right side of the net.
However, Kamara was yet to complete his hat trick and he accomplished it with the help of Greening, who cutback to help the striker shoot from his left.
Later, Hangeland was replaced with http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Rafik-Halliche-c30429 who actually had given away a penalty when he blocked Mackail-Smith.
However, it was Greening who ended matters at 6 goals to 2 with a neat finish ensuring Fulham enter into the 4th Round of FA Cup.
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