Ten-man Fulham consolidate two first-half scores with a fine defensive display in the second to take a deserved victory over their high-flying opponents.

Three minutes of stoppage time are signalled.

Liam Rosenior gets his body infront of James McFadden to win the ball for Fulham as the home side battle hard for what would be a deserved win.

Fulham are defending in numbers against all-out assault from Everton but the home side look to have done enough to take the victory.

The crowd roar their approval as James McFadden picks up a yellow for abuse of the Referee's Assistant.

Papa Bouba Diop picks up his second yellow and leaves the field on a red after bringing down James McFadden.

Steve Watson defends well to clear after good work from Andy Cole who drilled a ball low across the Everton goal.

Edwin Van der Sar gets out just in time as James Beattie charges in on goal.

Moritz Volz stands firm in the Fulham defence, showing the kind of determination that looks like giving Fulham a good win with less than 20 minutes to play.

Everton are struggling to break down a resolute Fulham defence and will need to be more creative in attack if they are to get back into this game.

Marcus Bent joins Arteta on the bench as the two Everton players are replaced by James Beattie and James McFadden.

Mikel Amatriain Arteta picks up a yellow and is immediately replaced.

Claus Jensen comes on for Tomasz Radzinski.

Collins John goes off with what looks like a hamstring strain and he's replaced by Andy Cole.

Mr Bennett enrages the home fans after awarding a free-kick to Everton following an altercation between Duncan Ferguson and Luis Boa Morte.

Lee Clark almost finds John with a through-ball that was just too strong for the Fulham striker.

Collins John charges into the Everton box but he's knudged off the ball and the defence clear.

Fulham have a let-off after Lee Carsley wastes good work from Ferguson, hitting a poor shot off target.

Moritz Volz has an early chance, banging his shot across the Everton goal and wide as Fulham look for a third score.

The second half has begun, Fulham kicking off and enjoying a two-goal lead over their Merseyside opponents.

Fulham take a comfortable lead into the break with two scores against the run of play after an exciting, high-tempo half.

Two minutes of injury time are signalled at the end of this half.

Just minutes to play know before the break and despite their confident and composed play Everton have it all to do in the remainder of this match.

Luis Boa Morte drives in a pin-point cross which is rewarded with a superb header past Martin from Brian McBride to double Fulham's lead..

Zat Knight hits a great right-foot volley goalwards but just wide as Fulham go close to adding a second.

Alessandro Pistone swings in a cross towards Ferguson and the big Scot heads low towards goal forcing Edwin Van der Sar to make the save.

Marcus Bent goes down under an Alain Goma challenge to win a free-kick for Everton. The home side defend it well and clear for a corner.

Collins John goes inches away from knotching his second of the afternoon with a rasping shot just wide of Martin's post.

Luis Boa Morte rounds David Weir on his way to goal but is stopped dead by Steve Watson and the Blues defender clears.

Midway through this first period now and the pace of play has just dropped a little as both teams seek some respite from the frantic early exchanges.

Mikel Amatriain Arteta looks to play in Marcus Bent as Everton attack but the flag goes up for offside and Fulham clear from the resulting free-kick.

Edwin Van der Sar almost misjudges a long clearance from his counterpart in the Everton goal, but the Fulham stopper manages to drag the ball in under pressure from John.

The Cottagers look more confident on the ball now after that score which came against the run of play following a high-tempo start by Everton.

Tomasz Radzinski's shot from a Liam Rosenior cross is blocked, but the ball falls nicely for Collins John and he fires home a decisive opener.

Leon Osman takes to the field as an early replacement for Cahill who's failed to recover from that back injury.

Luis Boa Morte is bundled to the floor by Alessandro Pistone, but the Blues man gets away with the challenge only to pick up a yellow card for time-wasting at the resulting throw-in.

Tim Cahill looks to be struggling somewhat with an injury to his lower back and he goes down under the challenge of Papa Bouba Diop to win a free-kick for the visitors.

It's been a frenetic opeining to this match, both teams attacking with gusto and allowing their opponents little time on the ball.

David Weir flicks a ball on into the Fulham area and Kevin Kilbane touchs it in but his celebrations are curtailed after the Assistant Referee signals offside. An early shock for the home side.

Referee Mr Bennett gets play underway at Craven Cottage as the high-flying Blues look to continue their successful season against lowly Fulham.