English:
Fulham Dominates Cambridge United to Advance in League Cup
London, England – Fulham defeated Cambridge United in the third round of the League Cup in a match held at Craven Cottage. The London team dominated the match from beginning to end, controlling possession of the ball with an impressive 78%.
Despite the clear difference in possession, Fulham had to wait until the 66th minute to break the deadlock. A goal by Emile Smith Rowe, assisted by Timothy Castagne, gave the home team the decisive advantage.
Cambridge United, with 22% possession, tried to defend and look for opportunities on the counterattack. While they generated six shots, none managed to trouble the Fulham goalkeeper. The visiting team conceded more fouls, a total of 12, and saw K. Smith receive a yellow card before halftime. On the Fulham side, H. Reed was also cautioned. Fulham finished the match with 14 shots, 5 directed at the opponent’s goal and 6 off target.
Referee Ruebyn Ricardo managed the match without major incidents, allowing for a fluid game and punishing the more evident fouls. With this victory, Fulham advances to the next round of the League Cup.
Substitutions fulham: at minute 60 A. Traore came in and S. Chukwueze went out., at minute 60 H. Reed came in and J. King went out., at minute 82 R. Jimenez came in and Rodrigo Muniz went out., at minute 82 E. Smith Rowe came in and S. Berge went out., at minute 87 Kevin came in and H. Wilson went out.
Substitutions cambridge united: at minute 64 K. Smith came in and D. Ball went out., at minute 64 A. Mayor came in and S. Kaikai went out., at minute 64 S. Lavery came in and K. Kouassi went out., at minute 72 J. Brophy came in and B. Knight went out., at minute 72 P. Mpanzu came in and E. Kachunga went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Fulham
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