Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at London Stadium where West Ham United play host to Newcastle United. A crowd of 17,766 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
West Ham United are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Newcastle United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Adam Potts.
The pitch is in poor condition.
West Ham United are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while Newcastle United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Adam Potts.
0.00
0-0West Ham United kick off!
4.06
0-0Altti Gadd changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Altti Gadd lofts in a cross ball towards Claus Leonhardsen. With a superhuman jump, Claus Leonhardsen connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
12.21
Quavas Rogers flicks a high pass forward. Fredrik Drake collects the pass. Fredrik Drake threads the ball through to Claus Leonhardsen. Claus Leonhardsen plays a scrappy one-two with Eduardo Verges and advances towards the goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Claus Leonhardsen provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. Duncan Niven gathers the ball up comfortably. Good save!
14.39
0-0Houssin Bezzai makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gregoor Piket. Gregoor Piket knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Harry Emerton who gathers it comfortably.
16.45
0-0Jimmy Soviero catches Quavas Rogers on the ankles. Jimmy Soviero is warned by the referee! Quavas Rogers stretches but gets up unharmed.
21.58
0-0Altti Gadd comes in with a late challenge on Houssin Bezzai. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Houssin Bezzai stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.13
0-0Yuri Onopko runs up as Vitor Oliveira takes the throw-in, skillfully chesting the ball down to his feet. Yuri Onopko flicks a high pass forward. Altti Gadd collects the pass. Altti Gadd chips the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Verges. Eduardo Verges shoots from outside the area but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
26.15
Jaime Santos chips the ball to his team mate, Gregoor Piket. Gregoor Piket knocks in a cross ball towards Stefan Freund. Stefan Freund flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by Harry Emerton!
27.30
Altti Gadd brings the ball forward. Altti Gadd shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
28.46
Steve Kahn surges forward with the ball. Steve Kahn hits a low pass to Gregoor Piket. Gregoor Piket tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
30.39
Fredrik Drake knocks the ball forward to Claus Leonhardsen. Claus Leonhardsen knocks in a cross ball towards Eduardo Verges. Eduardo Verges whips the ball goalwards with his head. Duncan Niven manages to gather it.
32.36
Tonino Evangelisti makes a strong solo run forward. Tonino Evangelisti flicks a high ball forward to Hauke Meidt who takes it down. Hauke Meidt shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Harry Emerton manages to gather it.
33.09
1-0Fredrik Drake sees a break and surges forward. Fredrik Drake lofts in a cross ball towards Eduardo Verges. Eduardo Verges jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
38.33
Jimmy Soviero hacks Fredrik Drake from behind! The referee brings Jimmy Soviero to one side and gives him another warning! Fredrik Drake stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.01
Nelson Severs flicks a high pass forward. Altti Gadd controls it well on his chest. Altti Gadd runs straight at the opposition's defence. Altti Gadd cuts inside the box! Altti Gadd rockets a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Duncan Niven manages to gather it.
44.53
Quavas Rogers kicks a strong pass forward to Altti Gadd. Altti Gadd makes a probing pass to Claus Leonhardsen. Claus Leonhardsen shoots from long range. Duncan Niven effortlessly gets down and covers it.
45.00
1-0Altti Gadd flicks a high pass forward to Jacob James who brings the ball neatly under control. Jacob James passes the ball forward but Eduardo Verges is offside!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. West Ham United appear unchanged since the first half. Newcastle United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Newcastle United players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Newcastle United start the second half!
49.05
1-0Fredrik Drake knocks the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Verges. Eduardo Verges lofts in a cross ball towards Claus Leonhardsen. Claus Leonhardsen powers a header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but Patrick Zuidam is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
51.04
Fredrik Drake makes a probing pass to Claus Leonhardsen. Claus Leonhardsen knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Anthony Gallo.
53.35
Houssin Bezzai flicks a high pass forward. Stefan Freund collects the pass. Stefan Freund whips in a cross ball towards Hauke Meidt. Hauke Meidt is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it's a lousy effort!
57.06
Fredrik Drake threads the ball through to Jacob James. Jacob James finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
65.47
Tonino Evangelisti kicks a strong pass forward to Jimmy Soviero. Jimmy Soviero kicks a strong pass forward to Hauke Meidt. Hauke Meidt knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Quavas Rogers.
66.17
Jaime Santos makes a simple pass to Stefan Freund. Stefan Freund whips in a cross ball towards Hauke Meidt. Hauke Meidt gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Hauke Meidt scores for Newcastle United!!
69.24
Altti Gadd flicks a high pass forward. Claus Leonhardsen holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Claus Leonhardsen shoots from long range but it flies wide!
77.16
1-1Newcastle United have made 2 substitutions with Marvin Cort replacing Jaime Santos and Benjamín Tapia replacing Tonino Evangelisti .
78.21
Steve Kahn threads a neat ball through to Marvin Cort. Marvin Cort kicks a strong pass forward to Gregoor Piket. Gregoor Piket lofts in a cross ball towards Hauke Meidt. Hauke Meidt outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but Harry Emerton reads it well. Good keeping!
85.34
Nelson Severs flicks a high pass forward to Altti Gadd who brings the ball under control. Altti Gadd deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Claus Leonhardsen. Claus Leonhardsen sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it's drastically wayward!
90.00
Houssin Bezzai brings the ball forward. Houssin Bezzai knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
7
4
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
56.8%
43.2%
Play Area
21%
49.4%
29.6%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Altti Gadd of West Ham United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Harry Emerton (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Runar Iversen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Nelson Severs (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Yuri Onopko (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Quavas Rogers (DEF) | 7 | |
| 6. | Vitor Oliveira (DEF) | 6 | |
| 7. | Fredrik Drake (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Altti Gadd (MID) |  | 9 |
| 9. | Claus Leonhardsen (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Eduardo Verges (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Jacob James (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Gialuca Ventura (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Thomas Döring (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Daniel Grantt (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Duncan Niven (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Anthony Gallo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Patrick Zuidam (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Steve Kahn (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Tonino Evangelisti (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jimmy Soviero (MID) | 5 | |
| 7. | Houssin Bezzai (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Jaime Santos (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Stefan Freund (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Gregoor Piket (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Hauke Meidt (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Geoffrey Rool (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Marvin Cort (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Benjamín Tapia (DEF) | 6 | |