Match Report
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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at London Stadium where West Ham United play host to Fulham. A crowd of 17,797 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
West Ham United are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Fulham appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by David Ince.
The pitch is in poor condition.
West Ham United are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Fulham appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by David Ince.
0.00
0-0West Ham United kick off and get the first half underway!
3.25
1-0Kevin Cleland controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hauke Engels. Hauke Engels makes a probing pass to Nicolas Alvarez. Nicolas Alvarez knocks in a cross ball towards Tiago Viana. Tiago Viana makes a convincing header. The ball takes a deflection leaving Craig Duberry with no chance!! Goal for West Ham United!
8.45
1-0Seeing a gap ahead, Kevin Cleland plays the ball forward to Nicolas Alvarez. Nicolas Alvarez flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott Brady. Scott Brady shoots from long range but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
9.02
Gene Fucito threads a neat ball through to Silvain Hansma. Silvain Hansma controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
12.13
1-016.53
1-0Daniel Winterburn hacks Maarten Van Der Elst from behind! Daniel Winterburn is shown the yellow card! Maarten Van Der Elst stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.52
Julian Menendez flicks a high pass forward to Chris Kantelberg who brings the ball under control. Chris Kantelberg flicks a high ball forward to Maarten Van Der Elst who takes it down. Maarten Van Der Elst whips in a cross ball towards Silvain Hansma. With a superhuman jump, Silvain Hansma connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
24.18
Hauke Engels knocks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Monteiro. Alberto Monteiro shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
27.54
Daniel Winterburn knocks the ball forward to Nicolas Alvarez. Nicolas Alvarez knocks the ball forward to Albert Vila. Albert Vila shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Craig Duberry manages to gather it comfortably.
30.47
Tiago Viana kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Brady. Scott Brady finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
32.09
Kevin Cleland catches Silvain Hansma on the ankles. The referee calls over Kevin Cleland and shows him a yellow card! Silvain Hansma runs off the knock.
33.29
Alberto Monteiro hacks Jaime Varela from behind! Alberto Monteiro is shown the yellow card! Jaime Varela stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.20
Nicolas Alvarez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alberto Monteiro. Alberto Monteiro plays a one-two with Nicolas Alvarez and advances towards the goal... Alberto Monteiro shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
39.35
Julian Clarke passes the ball forward to Maarten Van Der Elst. Maarten Van Der Elst knocks in a cross ball towards Silvain Hansma. Silvain Hansma directs the ball goalwards with his head but it rises well off target!
40.50
2-1Kevin Cleland hacks Julian Clarke from behind! The referee brings Kevin Cleland to one side and gives him a warning! Julian Clarke hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. West Ham United appear unchanged since the first half. Fulham also appear unchanged since the first half. The West Ham United players look more relaxed than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Fulham kick off!
48.12
2-1Oscar Delgado chips the ball to his team mate, Maarten Van Der Elst. Maarten Van Der Elst makes a great pass forward. Gene Fucito runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
51.13
John Ripley flicks a high pass forward. Hauke Engels controls it well on his chest. Hauke Engels makes a simple pass to Albert Vila. Albert Vila lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Brady. Scott Brady is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
55.52
With imagination, Jaime Varela picks a pass forward to Silvain Hansma. Silvain Hansma knocks in a cross ball towards Gene Fucito. Gene Fucito makes a deft header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
60.08
3-1Neil Croft sees space and advances. Neil Croft brings the ball forward. Neil Croft knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by John Ripley.
69.52
Julian Clarke hits a low pass to Silvain Hansma. Silvain Hansma shoots from distance but it slams into the crowd!
71.32
Hauke Engels makes a simple pass to Alberto Monteiro. Alberto Monteiro shoots from 20 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
73.36
Nicolas Alvarez changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Nicolas Alvarez controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent save!
77.40
3-1West Ham United have made 3 substitutions with Tomˆs Vermeulen replacing Jermaine Lofthouse, Norman Scowcroft replacing Nicolas Alvarez and Stanley Cope replacing Alberto Monteiro and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
79.12
With great vision, Lukas Sierra plays the ball forward to Maarten Van Der Elst. Maarten Van Der Elst knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jan Vennegoor Hill who gathers it comfortably.
81.02
Maarten Van Der Elst makes an attacking run forward. Maarten Van Der Elst shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Jan Vennegoor Hill.
82.01
3-1Julian Clarke takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Silvain Hansma. Silvain Hansma knocks the ball into the box. Hauke Engels jumps high to head the ball out to safety!
83.31
Jaime Varela hits a low pass to Maarten Van Der Elst. Maarten Van Der Elst shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
85.41
Albert Vila deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tiago Viana. Tiago Viana shoots from outside the area. Solid save from Craig Duberry.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
8
3
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
4
0
Yellow Cards
3
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.5%
54.5%
Play Area
31.8%
43.9%
24.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Nicolas Alvarez of West Ham United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jan Vennegoor Hill (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | John Ripley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Kevin Cleland (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 4. | Daniel Winterburn (DEF) | | 5 |
| 5. | Jermaine Lofthouse (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Nicolas Alvarez (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Hauke Engels (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Scott Brady (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 9. | Albert Vila (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Tiago Viana (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Alberto Monteiro (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Tomˆs Vermeulen (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Stanley Cope (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Norman Scowcroft (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Craig Duberry (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Julian Menendez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Chris Kantelberg (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Neil Croft (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Oscar Delgado (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Lukas Sierra (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Julian Clarke (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Jaime Varela (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Gene Fucito (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Maarten Van Der Elst (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Silvain Hansma (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Steve Gray (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Silvio Vieira (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Emile Powell (DEF) | 0 | |