Match Report


Huddersfield TownHuddersfield Town     West Ham UnitedWest Ham United
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Paolo InceP. Ince65
G
captain1
G
72Matt DavidsonM. Davidson
Daniel EadieD. Eadie67
D
2
D
70Dietmar ErlerD. Erler
James BoertienJ. Boertien64
D
3
D
66Hugo HelgueraH. Helguera
Eddie HigginbothamE. Higginbotham61
D
4
D
63Guillermo MolownyG. Molowny
Rafael AndresR. Andres72
M
5
M
72Andres PeiroA. Peiro
Gary GodberG. Godber69
M
6captain
M
72Kelvin EdworthyK. Edworthy
Frederico CostaF. Costa65
M
7
M
66Jan PolheimJ. Polheim
Artur NevesA. Neves62
M
8
M
59Kevin CaldwellK. Caldwell
Callum ClelandC. Cleland65
A
9
A
72Sebastiao MoutinhoS. Moutinho
Kemal HitchcockK. Hitchcock62
A
10
A
71Billy SeamanB. Seaman
Darren BurgessD. Burgess62
A
11
A
70Giordano MazziG. Mazzi
 
Arthur TilerA. Tiler62
G
12
A
54Dion BarrettD. Barrett
Gabriel HernandezG. Hernandez62
M
13
G
53Hugo VarelaH. Varela
Adrian RufusA. Rufus61
M
14
A
46Anthony VieiraA. Vieira

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at John Smiths Stadium where Huddersfield Town play host to West Ham United. A crowd of 9,376 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both Huddersfield Town and West Ham United are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Neil Woodcock.


0.00
The first half starts with West Ham United kicking off!
3.57
Kelvin Edworthy hacks Frederico Costa from behind! The referee calls over Kelvin Edworthy and shows him a yellow card! Frederico Costa grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
4.14
Daniel Eadie makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kemal Hitchcock. Kemal Hitchcock knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Guillermo Molowny.
9.51
Kevin Caldwell flicks a high pass forward. Billy Seaman controls it well on his chest. Billy Seaman controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
14.40
Guillermo Molowny threads the ball through to Sebastiao Moutinho. Sebastiao Moutinho chips the ball to his team mate, Kelvin Edworthy. Kelvin Edworthy knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.14
Artur Neves knocks the ball to his team mate, Kemal Hitchcock. Kemal Hitchcock shoots from distance. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
20.42
Frederico Costa knocks the ball forward to James Boertien. James Boertien threads a neat ball through to Darren Burgess. Darren Burgess deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Kemal Hitchcock but the linesman indicates offside!
22.28
Rafael Andres flicks a high ball forward to Callum Cleland who takes it down. Callum Cleland controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Matt Davidson gathers the ball up comfortably. Nice keeping!
27.31
Eddie Higginbotham comes in with a late challenge on Sebastiao Moutinho. The referee calls over Eddie Higginbotham and shows him a yellow card! Sebastiao Moutinho stretches but gets up unharmed.
30.06
Jan Polheim threads a neat ball through to Kevin Caldwell. Kevin Caldwell shoots from 25 yards but it rises well off target!
32.59
Kemal Hitchcock makes a simple pass to Callum Cleland. Callum Cleland finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
39.25
Eddie Higginbotham flicks a high pass forward. Callum Cleland collects the pass. With a delightful solo run, Callum Cleland stretches the opposition's defence. Callum Cleland knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Hugo Helguera.
40.42
Rafael Andres knocks the ball to his team mate, Darren Burgess. Darren Burgess shoots from long range but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
45.00
Kelvin Edworthy chips the ball to his team mate, Jan Polheim. Jan Polheim deftly passes the ball to Billy Seaman, releasing him through on goal. Billy Seaman tries a spectacular strike but Paolo Ince reads it well. Excellent save!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Huddersfield Town appear unchanged since the first half. West Ham United also appear unchanged since the first half. The West Ham United players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Huddersfield Town start the second half!
47.52
Eddie Higginbotham threads the ball through to Darren Burgess. Darren Burgess lofts in a cross ball towards Kemal Hitchcock. Kemal Hitchcock makes a convincing header but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
48.36
Jan Polheim plays the ball forward to Kevin Caldwell. Kevin Caldwell cuts inside the box! Kevin Caldwell shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
49.01
James Boertien comes in with a late challenge on Jan Polheim. The referee calls over James Boertien and warns him to calm down! Jan Polheim stretches but gets up unharmed.
54.54
With a delightful solo run, Frederico Costa stretches the opposition's defence. Frederico Costa shoots from 25 yards but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
55.29
Jan Polheim threads a neat ball through to Andres Peiro. Andres Peiro shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
59.28
Andres Peiro flicks a high pass forward. Giordano Mazzi controls it well on his chest. Giordano Mazzi whips in a cross ball towards Billy Seaman. Billy Seaman gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
60.32
Dietmar Erler advances with the ball. Dietmar Erler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jan Polheim. Jan Polheim knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Daniel Eadie.
65.04
Andres Peiro catches Eddie Higginbotham on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Eddie Higginbotham runs off the knock.
67.59
Daniel Eadie makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Frederico Costa. Frederico Costa controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Artur Neves. Artur Neves tries a spectacular long range effort. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
69.19
Daniel Eadie flicks the ball to his team mate, Callum Cleland. Callum Cleland sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Matt Davidson is on top of it.
75.45
Frederico Costa sees Rafael Andres in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rafael Andres shoots from 25 yards but Matt Davidson reads it well. Good keeping!
77.29
James Boertien controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Callum Cleland. Callum Cleland makes a defence splitting pass to Darren Burgess. Darren Burgess shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but Matt Davidson manages to gather it effortlessly.
78.35
Hugo Helguera makes a simple pass to Giordano Mazzi. Giordano Mazzi knocks in a cross ball towards Sebastiao Moutinho. Sebastiao Moutinho rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The shot is on target but blocked by James Boertien. That should have been a goal!
79.45
James Boertien sees space and advances. James Boertien knocks the ball to his team mate, Kemal Hitchcock. Kemal Hitchcock shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Matt Davidson!
83.07
James Boertien deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gary Godber. Gary Godber sees Kemal Hitchcock in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Kemal Hitchcock shoots from 25 yards. Matt Davidson is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
89.13
Gary Godber flicks the ball to his team mate, Callum Cleland. Callum Cleland shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
Gary Godber sees Callum Cleland in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Callum Cleland makes a probing pass between the defence to Kemal Hitchcock. Kemal Hitchcock strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. Matt Davidson is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!! The crowd cheers as he celebrates his hattrick!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

Huddersfield Town

West Ham United
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
10
4
Shots off Target
4
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
57.3%
42.7%
Play Area
28%
42.7%
29.3%

Scorers
Kemal Hitchcock 16, 83, 91
Callum Cleland 33
Billy Seaman 10

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Kemal Hitchcock of Huddersfield Town

Match Ratings
1.Paolo Ince (GK)
6
2.Daniel Eadie (DEF)
6
3.James Boertien (DEF)
6
4.Eddie Higginbotham (DEF)yellow card
6
5.Rafael Andres (MID)
6
6.Gary Godber (MID)
6
7.Frederico Costa (MID)
6
8.Artur Neves (MID)
6
9.Callum Cleland (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Kemal Hitchcock (ATT)goal scoredgoal scoredgoal scored
9
11.Darren Burgess (ATT)
6
 
12.Arthur Tiler (GK)
0
13.Gabriel Hernandez (MID)
0
14.Adrian Rufus (MID)
0

1.Matt Davidson (GK)
7
2.Dietmar Erler (DEF)
6
3.Hugo Helguera (DEF)
6
4.Guillermo Molowny (DEF)
6
5.Andres Peiro (MID)yellow card
6
6.Kelvin Edworthy (MID)yellow card
5
7.Jan Polheim (MID)
6
8.Kevin Caldwell (MID)
6
9.Sebastiao Moutinho (ATT)
6
10.Billy Seaman (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Giordano Mazzi (ATT)
6
 
12.Dion Barrett (ATT)
0
13.Hugo Varela (GK)
0
14.Anthony Vieira (ATT)
0