Something in the Making: Lam Matteo

[Matt10]

Agbonlahor's nice dribbling forced Coutadeur to take him down in the box, but Matteo was unable to take advantage from the spot.

Wigan Athletic 0-0 Fulham
Matteo's missed penalty proves costly
-Johnson Peoples, January 2014
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Caution: Sent Off:


Caution: Painstil ('8), Hughes ('65) Sent Off:

Standings: Fulham (10-3-7, 33pts -- 7th)

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Damn. He had his chance to step up and be the hero, from only a few yards away - instead, he blew it. I suppose he has carried the team since day one - so we should take it easy on Matteo, but the momentum factor hurts because Manchester United is up next in the Quarterfinals of the Premiership Cup. Pick it up son!

[kyhadley]

ya pulled a cubs on that one...

[Matt10]

Sorry ocho - you're right, I need to get on there. If I get home at a decent time tonight, I think we might have enough time to play some football.

[Matt10]

v Manchester United - Prem Cup - 1st Leg

[Matt10]

Frustratingly stupid. Matteo didn't play the worst match in his life, but not even close to his best effort. He had chances to score and hit shots on target - but the saves by Gomes were fairly routine. Often times the striker tried to dribble past the United defense, but ended up losing the ball or taking a mistep. The defensive line was all the way to the half, so through balls were almost out of the question. Just a frustrating match.

[kyhadley]

Ouch.

[Matt10]

[kyhadley]

lol I like the invertedness

[Matt10]

Lam Matteo receives a standing ovation as he leaves the field, while Andrew Johnson sulks away the loss.

Fulham 1-0 Everton
Matteo makes up for lack of form
-Johnson Peoples, February 2014
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'26 Matteo
Caution: Sent Off:


Caution: Yakubu ('76) Sent Off:

Standings: Fulham (11-4-7, 37pts -- 6th)

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Strong showing. Fulham's star came through once more after an embarrassing loss last week against the giants of Man United. "All about momentum I suppose," he said after the Everton match, "We are going to need a whole lot of it come next Sunday in front of our fans."

[Matt10]

v Manchester United - Prem Cup - 2nd Leg (1st: 6-0 Man United)

[Matt10]

Take me out, Coach. When you are the top scorer on the team, and your team needs so many goals - why would you not be placed in the starting lineup? Roy Hodgson messed up here and placed Matteo on the subs bench, up until the 63rd minute when the team was already down 4-0. "I'd rather not be put in to be honest," stated Matteo after the match, "That was embarrassing. One of those memories connected with this football club that I'm going to erase immediately."

[kyhadley]

lol 13-0

[Matt10]

[Matt10]

Hull City 0-0 Fulham
Cottagers dominate possession, unable to break Tigers defense
-Johnson Peoples, February 2014
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Caution: Sent Off:


Caution: Konchesky (168) Sent Off:

Standings: Fulham (10-3-7, 33pts -- 7th)

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Resilient Attack, but solid defending. Matteo's play on the field was overshadowed by the incredible defending by Hull City. Fulham were all out attack the entire match - but were unable to get the goal needed to spark some confidence after last week's debacle in the Premiership Cup. Despite the draw, Matteo said he was fairly satisfied with the way he passed the ball around the pitch today - big whoop, maybe he should find another position then.

[Matt10]