Blackpool

2.64

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  1

  1

  3.00

  Matthew Gilks

  Was tested frequently by the Fulham attack but passed his test well, as he kept the likes of Hugo Rodallega and Mladen Petric at bay. Could do nothing about either strike.

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  1

  1

  3.00

  Alex Baptiste

  The experienced center half was dragged all over the defense as Fulham pinged the ball around with ease but fought doggedly against the barrage of attacks.

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  1

  1

  3.00

  Chris Basham

  Struggled to get anywhere near the Fulham midfield all night as it strolled around the Bloomfield turf but stuck to his task and won a number of headers to help his side regain possession.

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  1

  1

  2.50

  Kirk Broadfoot

  Could not get his foot on the ball to steady his side and struggled all night against the pace of the Cottagers' attack.

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  1

  1

  2.50

  Neal Eardley

  Was doubled up on by Fulham's left-hand side and was often found out of position as he sought to give teammates any help he could offensively.

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  1

  1

  2.50

  Stephen Crainey

  Like Eardley, he couldn't get forward as much as he would have liked to assist his attack as the Cottagers' right-flank duo continually pegged him back.

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  1

  1

  2.00

  Isaiah Osbourne

  Poor performance from the former Aston Villa man, who gave the ball away too frequently and didn't help his defense as much as was required.

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  1

  1

  2.50

  Gary Taylor-Fletcher

  When called upon, performed his role well as he held the ball up and brought his teammates into play. Lack of fitness levels told against superior opposition though.

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  2

  1

  3.00

  Nathan Delfouneso

  A thankless task up front as he chased the central defensive pairing down tirelessly but did little with the ball to help his side until his well-taken strike.

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  1

  1

  2.00

  Nathan Eccleston Flop of the Match

  Not enough end product from the speedy striker, who will not reflect on this performance fondly.

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  4

  1

  3.50

  Thomas Ince

  The only bright spark offensively for the home side, but despite some lovely touches and approach play, his final ball was not always of Premiership class until his telling cross proved decisive for Delfouneso's goal.

Substitutions

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  1

  1

  2.50

  Craig Cathcart

  Had no real impact after entering the fray.

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  1

  1

  2.50

  Ludovic Sylvestre

  Had no real impact after entering the fray.

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  1

  1

  2.50

  Tiago Gomes

  Kept the ball nicely and was efficient in the attacking third as he helped his side find the elusive breakthrough.

Fulham

2.96

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  2

  2

  2.50

  Mark Schwarzer

  Largely untroubled but had to be on guard at times to deal with lofted passes over the top of the Cottagers defense, particularly with the pace of Ince and Eccleston always a danger. Was at fault for Delfouneso's opener.

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  1

  2

  3.00

  Brede Hangeland

  The captain led by example as he made sure his side would not be broken down, and despite some moments of uncertainty at the back, the whole defense coped well. Superb header at the end ensured the Cottagers' progress.

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  0

  2

  3.00

  Chris Baird

  Complemented his midfield partner excellently as they kept the ball from the Tangerines with ease. Was also tactically aware off the ball, to frustrate the hosts.

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  1

  2

  2.50

  Matthew Briggs

  The young fullback put in a superb display both offensively and defensively. His link-up play with Kacaniklic down the left-hand side was too much for the Seasiders' right flank to deal with as they doubled up to devastating effect. Struggled in the second period.

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  1

  2

  3.00

  Philippe Senderos

  The Swiss defender survived a few nervy moments throughout but was generally commanding in the challenge and assured on the ball.

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  1

  2

  3.50

  Sascha Riether

  The German right back showed fantastic enthusiasm as he sought to overlap at any given opportunity and provided a series of threatening crosses that the hosts simply could not deal with.

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  7

  1

  3.50

  Ashkan Dejagah

  The tricky winger caused Crainey all kinds of problems and benefited from Riether's runs down the wing as he wreaked havoc with a number of whipped crosses into the box.

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  3

  2

  3.00

  Alexander Kacaniklic

  The young Swede is starting to become something of a permanent fixture in the team and justified his selection with an energetic performance. Clever in possession.

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  6

  2

  4.00

  Giorgos Karagounis Top of the Match

  Always looked to get things going in the middle for the visitors and showed tremendous versatility at times when he was called upon to cover the overlapping Riether. Showed an accomplished range of passing.

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  1

  1

  2.50

  Hugo Rodallega

  A slightly disappointing performance from the frontman, who failed to replace Dimitar Berbatov's brilliance. Often looked labored and lacked a telling finish.

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  3

  2

  2.50

  Mladen Petric

  Some brilliant touches aside, the Croatian was too often lacking with an end product and could not link up with Rodallega regularly enough.

Substitutions

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  1

  2

  2.50

  Aaron Hughes

  Came on late in normal time and did little to affect the game.

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  1

  3

  3.00

  Damien Duff

  Sent in the decisive corner for Hangeland's winner.

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  2

  2

  3.00

  Kieran Richardson

  Stepped off the bench to fire his side back into contention with a stoppage time leveler to send the tie to extra-time.