Match Report


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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at London Stadium where West Ham United play Southend United in this friendly game. A crowd of 16,454 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
West Ham United are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Southend United appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.


0.00
West Ham United start the match!
4.30
Dean Wilcox knocks the ball forward to Ian Swift. Ian Swift tries a spectacular long range effort. Magnificent save by Harry Emerton!
8.16
Nelson Severs threads the ball through to Gialuca Ventura. Gialuca Ventura threads the ball through to Jacob James. Jacob James plays a one-two with Claus Leonhardsen and advances towards the goal... Jacob James side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
14.08
Gialuca Ventura knocks the ball to his team mate, Jacob James. Jacob James whips in a cross ball towards Michel Frijters. Michel Frijters is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Hamada Hassli!
15.44
Gialuca Ventura hits a low pass to Eduardo Verges. Eduardo Verges whips in a cross ball towards Michel Frijters. Michel Frijters makes a looping header on goal but is denied by Hamada Hassli. Excellent save.
18.42
Vitor Oliveira flicks a high ball forward to Fredrik Drake who takes it down. Fredrik Drake kicks a strong pass forward to Michel Frijters. Michel Frijters shoots from 25 yards. Wonderful reactions from Hamada Hassli keeps it out!
20.12
Dean Wilcox makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gavin Brighton. Gavin Brighton whips in a cross ball towards Ashley Keane. Ashley Keane connects with a diving header. Harry Emerton is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
24.19
Gialuca Ventura sees Claus Leonhardsen in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Claus Leonhardsen controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Jacob James through on goal. Jacob James muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
28.57
Claus Leonhardsen clumsily knocks into Ruel Finney. The referee brings Claus Leonhardsen to one side and gives him a warning! Ruel Finney stretches but gets up unharmed.
33.12
Fredrik Drake passes the ball forward to Eduardo Verges. Eduardo Verges whips in a cross ball towards Michel Frijters. Michel Frijters makes a convincing header but Datti Mohamed Giampieretti is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
34.47
Rio Bellamy darts forward. Rio Bellamy shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
36.26
Gialuca Ventura deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eduardo Verges. Eduardo Verges puts a great ball through. Claus Leonhardsen runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
38.11
Gialuca Ventura changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Gialuca Ventura tries a spectacular long range effort but it's a lousy effort!
42.57
Datti Mohamed Giampieretti chips the ball to his team mate, Rio Bellamy. Rio Bellamy threads the ball through to Ashley Keane. Ashley Keane knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Yuri Onopko.
44.44
Carl Gordon makes a simple pass to Rio Bellamy. Rio Bellamy flicks a high pass forward. Chris Clarke comfortably collects the pass. Chris Clarke skips past Chris Merson! Chris Clarke shoots from just inside the box but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
With a delightful solo run, Fredrik Drake stretches the opposition's defence. Fredrik Drake whips in a cross ball towards Eduardo Verges. Eduardo Verges rises majestically and gets a header on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. West Ham United appear unchanged since the first half. Southend United also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Southend United kick off and get the second half underway!
47.38
Fredrik Drake threads a neat ball through to Claus Leonhardsen. Claus Leonhardsen plays a scrappy one-two with Eduardo Verges and advances towards the goal... Claus Leonhardsen muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Hamada Hassli easily smothers it!
51.16
Yuri Onopko makes a simple pass to Gialuca Ventura. Gialuca Ventura makes an attacking run forward. Gialuca Ventura controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
53.25
Jacob James barges into Ruel Finney. Jacob James is given a warning by the referee! Ruel Finney hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.30
Dean Wilcox chips the ball to his team mate, Ian Swift. Ian Swift runs straight at the defence! Ian Swift makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. What a cracker!! Harry Emerton had no chance!! Goal for Southend United!
69.35
Rio Bellamy flicks a high pass forward. Ashley Keane holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ashley Keane skips past Vitor Oliveira! Ashley Keane tries a spectacular strike but Harry Emerton is on top of it.
72.04
Fredrik Drake changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Fredrik Drake plays a one-two with Claus Leonhardsen and rushes in on goal... Fredrik Drake shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
77.11
West Ham United appear to have rearranged themselves into a 6-3-1 formation.
77.11
Michel Frijters clumsily knocks into Rio Bellamy. The referee calls over Michel Frijters and shows him a yellow card! Rio Bellamy stretches but gets up unharmed.
78.05
Rio Bellamy surges forward with the ball. Rio Bellamy shoots from 20 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
79.31
With great vision, Datti Mohamed Giampieretti plays the ball forward to Rio Bellamy. Rio Bellamy hits a low pass to Chris Clarke. Chris Clarke shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Harry Emerton smothers it!
81.07
Rio Bellamy flicks a high ball forward to Ashley Keane who takes it down. Ashley Keane shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Harry Emerton easily smothers it!
84.30
Plenty of goal mouth action is making this a great game to watch.
87.02
Nelson Severs knocks the ball to his team mate, Claus Leonhardsen. Claus Leonhardsen runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Claus Leonhardsen lofts in a cross ball towards Eduardo Verges. Eduardo Verges beats his man to it with a header. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
Goals
4
2
Shots on Target
9
6
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
3
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
43.1%
56.9%
Play Area
26.4%
41.7%
31.9%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jacob James of West Ham United

Match Ratings
1.Harry Emerton (GK)
7
2.Nelson Severs (DEF)
6
3.Chris Merson (DEF)
6
4.Yuri Onopko (DEF)
6
5.Vitor Oliveira (DEF)
6
6.Fredrik Drake (MID)goal scored
8
7.Gialuca Ventura (MID)
7
8.Claus Leonhardsen (ATT)
8
9.Michel Frijters (ATT)yellow card
6
10.Jacob James (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Eduardo Verges (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Quavas Rogers (DEF)
0
13.Elena Vazquez (MID)
0
14.Daniel Grantt (ATT)
0

1.Hamada Hassli (GK)
7
2.Carl Gordon (DEF)
6
3.Ruel Finney (DEF)
6
4.Datti Mohamed Giampieretti (DEF)
6
5.Liam Brooking (DEF)
6
6.Dean Wilcox (MID)
6
7.Rio Bellamy (MID)
7
8.Ashley Keane (ATT)goal scored
8
9.Chris Clarke (ATT)
6
10.Gavin Brighton (ATT)
6
11.Ian Swift (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Matt Ward (GK)
0
13.Jermaine Eadie (MID)
0
14.Thierry Ince (ATT)
0