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Played
December 17, 2011 3:00 PM GMT
Craven Cottage — London
Referee: C. Foy
Attendance: 25643
December 17, 2011 3:00 PM GMT
Craven Cottage — London
Referee: C. Foy
Attendance: 25643
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| Fulham | 1.62 | 0.00 | 1.60 | 1.00 | 1.62 | 1.01 | 1.63 | 1.62 |
| Draw | 3.65 | 0.00 | 3.80 | 61.00 | 3.75 | 15.00 | 3.90 | 3.75 |
| Bolton | 5.90 | 0.00 | 5.50 | 81.00 | 6.00 | 50.00 | 5.80 | 5.25 |
Top of the Match
Clint Dempsey
Fulham
Fulham
Bryan Ruiz
Fulham
Fulham
Flop of the Match
Darren Pratley
Bolton Wanderers
Bolton Wanderers
Dedryk Boyata
Bolton Wanderers
Bolton Wanderers
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Fans' Rating Fulham 2-0 Bolton Wanderers: Dempsey and Ruiz on scoresheet to keep visitors rooted to the foot of the table
Martin Jol's men cure Europa League hangover with fourth win of the season, as Owen Coyle's side's Premier League woes continue at Craven Cottage
By Joe Doyle at Craven Cottage
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Fulham earned their fourth Premier League win of the season as an impressive first half performance gave them a 2-0 victory over Bolton.
A goal from Clint Dempsey and a wonder-strike from Bryan Ruiz secured the points as the hosts scored two in two minutes to consign Bolton to the bottom of the table for another week.
Dempsey placed a good header from distance into the corner before Ruiz scooped the ball over the head of Jussi Jaaskelainen to round off a devastating counter-attack from the hosts, sealing a dominant win.
Fulham quickly countered, however, and Andy Johnson had a real chance to open the scoring after he was put through by Dempsey. The striker tried to dink an effort over Jaaskelainen, but his shot skewed wide.
Murphy then came close as the hosts began to dominate, but his volley from the edge of the area was tipped wide by the Bolton keeper.
There was no doubt that Fulham were on top in the opening stages, and they tested Jaaskelainen again, as John Arne Riise struck a free-kick that was well-saved following a deflection on its route to goal.
Clinical Clint | Dempsey's first-half opener set Fulham on the way to victory
Yet in the 32nd minute the home side took the lead. A nice move from Fulham was capped off with a fine finish as Dempsey headed home Ruiz's cross from 13 yards out perfectly into the corner of the goal past the flailing Jaaskelainen.
And before the visitors could catch breath, they were two goals behind. This time Dempsey returned the favour for Ruiz, putting the attacker in behind the defence, and despite initially appearing to lose control of the ball, the Costa Rican recovered to effortlessly lob Jaaskelainen and double his side's lead.
Bolton should have got back into it just before half-time with their first real chance of the match, but Mark Davies' shot was saved well by David Stockdale in front of the watching Fabio Capello.
The second half was considerably quieter than the first, with Fulham content to sit back and counter.
A strategy that almost led to a third goal when Johnson's driven ball flew across the goalmouth, where Dempsey was sliding in, yet the American was unable to direct his shot goalwards as he hit the side-netting.
Bolton began to see more possession as the half progressed but were unable to threaten Stockdale in goal, with the 26-year-old confidently protecting his cleansheet.
The result leaves Bolton rooted to the bottom of the Premier League, whilst Martin Jol's side will look to finally kick-start their domestic campaign having been dumped out of Europe this week.
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A goal from Clint Dempsey and a wonder-strike from Bryan Ruiz secured the points as the hosts scored two in two minutes to consign Bolton to the bottom of the table for another week.
Dempsey placed a good header from distance into the corner before Ruiz scooped the ball over the head of Jussi Jaaskelainen to round off a devastating counter-attack from the hosts, sealing a dominant win.
For the home side, Danny Murphy was back in the team following a week-long absence with an ankle injury, while David Stockdale was recalled from his loan spell with Ipswich Town following an injury to goalkeeper Mark Schwarzer.
Bobby Zamora was a notable absentee as well, with Ruiz filling in for the centre forward, but taking up a position on the right flank, as Dempsey was given increased attacking license.
Owen Coyle chose to go with a defensive-minded XI consisting of four central midfielders, with Darren Pratley deployed on the right and Chris Eagles consigned to the bench.
The first chance of the match fell to Nigel Reo-Coker after five minutes. Kevin Davies won the ball back from Dickson Etuhu for the visitors, but the former Aston Villa man was unable to finish off the passing move.Fulham quickly countered, however, and Andy Johnson had a real chance to open the scoring after he was put through by Dempsey. The striker tried to dink an effort over Jaaskelainen, but his shot skewed wide.
Murphy then came close as the hosts began to dominate, but his volley from the edge of the area was tipped wide by the Bolton keeper.
There was no doubt that Fulham were on top in the opening stages, and they tested Jaaskelainen again, as John Arne Riise struck a free-kick that was well-saved following a deflection on its route to goal.
Clinical Clint | Dempsey's first-half opener set Fulham on the way to victory
Yet in the 32nd minute the home side took the lead. A nice move from Fulham was capped off with a fine finish as Dempsey headed home Ruiz's cross from 13 yards out perfectly into the corner of the goal past the flailing Jaaskelainen.
And before the visitors could catch breath, they were two goals behind. This time Dempsey returned the favour for Ruiz, putting the attacker in behind the defence, and despite initially appearing to lose control of the ball, the Costa Rican recovered to effortlessly lob Jaaskelainen and double his side's lead.
Bolton should have got back into it just before half-time with their first real chance of the match, but Mark Davies' shot was saved well by David Stockdale in front of the watching Fabio Capello.
The second half was considerably quieter than the first, with Fulham content to sit back and counter.
A strategy that almost led to a third goal when Johnson's driven ball flew across the goalmouth, where Dempsey was sliding in, yet the American was unable to direct his shot goalwards as he hit the side-netting.
Bolton began to see more possession as the half progressed but were unable to threaten Stockdale in goal, with the 26-year-old confidently protecting his cleansheet.
The result leaves Bolton rooted to the bottom of the Premier League, whilst Martin Jol's side will look to finally kick-start their domestic campaign having been dumped out of Europe this week.
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