Match Report


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Match Report
It's a sunny day here at London Stadium where West Ham United play host to West Bromwich Albion. A crowd of 8,556 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
West Ham United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while West Bromwich Albion appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Stephen Edworthy.


0.00
The first half starts with West Ham United kicking off!
2.19
Dave Southgate sees space and advances. Dave Southgate makes a probing pass to Ian Campbell. Ian Campbell knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dietmar Erler.
6.09
Dave Southgate darts forward. Dave Southgate lofts in a cross ball towards Dario Lima. Dario Lima powers a header at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
8.45
Alfredo Molowny kicks a strong pass forward to Dave Southgate. Dave Southgate knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.08
Daniel Verges threads the ball through to Dave Southgate. Dave Southgate sees a break and surges forward. Dave Southgate plays a scrappy one-two with Dario Lima and stumbles forward towards the goal... Dave Southgate comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
14.09
Francisco Soler hits a low pass to Dave Southgate. With imagination, Dave Southgate laces a through ball forward to Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry whips in a cross ball towards Ian Campbell. Ian Campbell is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
15.31
Kelvin Edworthy makes a simple pass to Andres Peiro. Andres Peiro knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Adolfo Gonzalez who gathers it comfortably.
16.16
Kevin Caldwell flicks a high pass forward. Sebastiao Moutinho holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sebastiao Moutinho controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. He makes it look easy!
21.07
Carlos Suarez makes a simple pass to Ian Campbell. Ian Campbell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
24.36
Mike Patterson knocks the ball forward to Giordano Mazzi. Giordano Mazzi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.50
Daniel Verges knocks the ball forward to Harry Power. Harry Power plays a one-two with Dario Lima and rushes in on goal... Some silky footwork from Harry Power provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but Matt Davidson reads it well. Fabulous stop!
28.10
Kevin Caldwell sees Giordano Mazzi in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Giordano Mazzi shoots from long range which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
32.26
Dietmar Erler makes a strong solo run forward. Dietmar Erler flicks the ball to his team mate, Sebastiao Moutinho. Sebastiao Moutinho shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Adolfo Gonzalez.
33.29
Corner kick to West Ham United. Kelvin Edworthy chips it to the near post. Adolfo Gonzalez scrambles forward, punching the ball out to safety!
34.02
Daniel Verges hits a low pass to Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry sees Dario Lima just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Dario Lima provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. Matt Davidson gets down and covers it.
36.07
With imagination, Dietmar Erler plays the ball forward to Andres Peiro. Andres Peiro sees space and advances. Andres Peiro edges inside the box! Andres Peiro shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
38.40
Daniel Verges threads a neat ball through to Ian Campbell. Ian Campbell makes a probing pass to Colin Hendry but he's offside!
39.53
Kevin Caldwell knocks the ball to his team mate, Giordano Mazzi. Giordano Mazzi tries a spectacular long range effort but it whistles just wide of the post!
42.09
Pier G. Colombo hacks Giordano Mazzi from behind! Pier G. Colombo is given a warning by the referee! Giordano Mazzi stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

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

45.00
The whistle blows and West Bromwich Albion get the second half underway!
49.54
Dietmar Erler makes a probing pass to Mike Patterson. Mike Patterson threads a neat ball through to Kevin Caldwell. Kevin Caldwell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
51.48
Ian Campbell barges into Kevin Caldwell. Ian Campbell is warned by the referee! Kevin Caldwell hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.06
Billy Seaman catches Francisco Soler on the ankles. The referee calls over Billy Seaman and shows him a yellow card! Francisco Soler gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
57.23
Dave Southgate kicks a strong pass forward to Dario Lima. Dario Lima knocks in a cross ball towards Colin Hendry. Colin Hendry connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Colin Hendry!
60.52
Harry Power flicks a high ball forward to Carlos Suarez who takes it down. Carlos Suarez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
61.53
With some swift thinking, Alfredo Molowny plays the ball forward to Francisco Soler. Francisco Soler flicks a high pass forward to Dario Lima who brings the ball under control. Dario Lima makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ian Campbell but he's offside!
63.41
Carlos Suarez flicks a high pass forward. Ian Campbell collects the pass. Ian Campbell shoots from long range but Matt Davidson reads it well. Great save!
65.33
Dietmar Erler threads a neat ball through to Kevin Caldwell. Kevin Caldwell passes the ball forward to Kelvin Edworthy. Kelvin Edworthy threads the ball through to Sebastiao Moutinho but he's offside!
66.20
Carlos Suarez sees Ian Campbell in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ian Campbell skips past Dietmar Erler! Ian Campbell takes a shot at goal but it is tipped over by Matt Davidson.
67.21
Carlos Suarez takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Hugo Helguera chests the ball down and quickly clears it out of the danger area!
75.04
Dietmar Erler clumsily knocks into Dario Lima. The referee calls over Dietmar Erler and warns him to calm down! Dario Lima carries on, but is struggling a bit.
77.15
West Bromwich Albion have made a substitution with Uwe Eilts replacing Colin Hendry .
78.19
Daniel Verges catches Mike Patterson on the ankles. The referee calls over Daniel Verges and shows him a yellow card! Mike Patterson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
79.07
Kevin Caldwell makes a probing pass to Kelvin Edworthy. Kelvin Edworthy deftly passes the ball to Sebastiao Moutinho, releasing him through on goal. Sebastiao Moutinho cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but Adolfo Gonzalez is on top of it.
81.02
With great vision, Mike Patterson plays the ball forward to Kelvin Edworthy. Kelvin Edworthy shoots from 20 yards. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
83.38
Kelvin Edworthy threads the ball through to Giordano Mazzi. Giordano Mazzi shoots from 25 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
84.12
Guillermo Molowny knocks the ball to his team mate, Mike Patterson. Mike Patterson sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Adolfo Gonzalez easily smothers it!
89.47
Guillermo Molowny flicks a high pass forward to Kelvin Edworthy who brings the ball under control. With imagination, Kelvin Edworthy plays the ball forward to Billy Seaman. Billy Seaman shoots from distance but it's well over the bar!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
7
7
Shots off Target
4
1
Offsides
1
2
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.8%
45.2%
Play Area
29.8%
45.2%
25%


Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Dave Southgate of West Bromwich Albion

Match Ratings
1.Matt Davidson (GK)
7
2.Dietmar Erler (DEF)
7
3.Guillermo Molowny (DEF)
6
4.Hugo Helguera (DEF)
6
5.Andres Peiro (MID)
6
6.Mike Patterson (MID)
6
7.Kevin Caldwell (MID)
7
8.Kelvin Edworthy (MID)
6
9.Billy Seaman (ATT)yellow card
5
10.Sebastiao Moutinho (ATT)
6
11.Giordano Mazzi (ATT)goal scored
7
 
12.Adam Cope (DEF)
0
13.Dion Barrett (ATT)
0
14.Ian Marshall (MID)
0

1.Adolfo Gonzalez (GK)
8
2.Francisco Soler (DEF)
6
3.Alfredo Molowny (DEF)
6
4.Daniel Verges (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Pier G. Colombo (DEF)
6
6.Dave Southgate (MID)goal scored
9
7.Harry Power (MID)
6
8.Carlos Suarez (MID)
6
9.Colin Hendry (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Ian Campbell (ATT)
6
11.Dario Lima (ATT)
7
 
12.Jose Camacho (DEF)
0
13.Paul Stewart (MID)
0
14.Uwe Eilts (ATT)
6