Match Report


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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at London Stadium where West Ham United play host to Hull City. A crowd of 19,450 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Both West Ham United and Hull City are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.


0.00
Hull City kick off and get the first half underway!
2.08
Mourad Bendjedid catches James Mustoe on the ankles. Mourad Bendjedid is shown the yellow card! James Mustoe grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
3.53
James Mustoe makes a simple pass to Alex White. Alex White sees a break and surges forward. Alex White knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marc Jess who gathers it comfortably.
6.27
Mark Allsopp clumsily knocks into Les Grondin. The referee calls over Mark Allsopp and warns him to calm down! Les Grondin hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
8.43
Ronnie Guppy makes a probing pass to Les Grondin. Les Grondin makes a beautiful solo run. Les Grondin goes all the way! Les Grondin shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Les Grondin!
12.38
Mohammed Amunike knocks the ball to his team mate, Mourad Bendjedid. Mourad Bendjedid knocks the ball forward to Francisco Valdez. Francisco Valdez lofts in a cross ball towards Mika Falt. Mika Falt flicks the ball with his head. Gabriele Malagò is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
15.42
Mohammed Amunike flicks the ball to his team mate, Mark Allsopp. Mark Allsopp knocks the ball to his team mate, Mika Falt. Mika Falt kicks a strong pass forward to Francisco Valdez but the referee indicates it's offside!
18.38
Mourad Bendjedid threads the ball through to Mika Falt. Mika Falt shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Gabriele Malagò manages to gather it comfortably.
21.46
Mark Allsopp comes in with a late challenge on Les Grondin. The referee calls over Mark Allsopp again and warns him to calm down! Les Grondin stretches but gets up unharmed.
26.36
Mourad Bendjedid makes a simple pass to Francisco Valdez. Francisco Valdez flicks the ball to his team mate, Youri Yanowski. Youri Yanowski makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
27.02
Les Grondin knocks the ball to his team mate, Gharib Abdellaoui. Gharib Abdellaoui shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
42.15
Les Grondin chips the ball to his team mate, Marcus Maddison. Marcus Maddison lofts in a cross ball towards Gharib Abdellaoui. Gharib Abdellaoui is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Marc Jess easily picks it out of the air!
44.05
Joseph-Desire Mbami kicks a strong pass forward to Francisco Valdez. Francisco Valdez finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!


45.00
West Ham United kick off the second half!
57.29
Graham Charles knocks the ball forward to Gharib Abdellaoui. Gharib Abdellaoui knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
61.42
Joseph-Desire Mbami clumsily knocks into Graham Charles. The referee calls over Joseph-Desire Mbami and shows him a yellow card! Graham Charles hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.56
Alex White knocks the ball forward to Marcus Maddison. Marcus Maddison sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
67.16
James Mustoe chips the ball to his team mate, Alex White. Alex White kicks a strong pass forward to Gharib Abdellaoui. Gharib Abdellaoui knocks in a cross ball towards Marcus Maddison. Marcus Maddison connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Marc Jess is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
71.04
Les Grondin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alvaro Miller. Alvaro Miller shoots from 25 yards which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
75.32
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
79.19
Alvaro Miller barges into Shawn Harris. Alvaro Miller is given a warning by the referee! Shawn Harris runs off the knock.
81.22
Graham Charles sees a break and surges forward. Graham Charles lofts in a cross ball towards Gharib Abdellaoui. Gharib Abdellaoui is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's miles wide!
84.56
Alex White kicks a strong pass forward to Gharib Abdellaoui. Gharib Abdellaoui sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
89.43
Joseph-Desire Mbami flicks the ball to his team mate, Youri Yanowski. Youri Yanowski flicks the ball to his team mate, Mika Falt. Mika Falt tries a spectacular strike but somehow Gabriele Malagò manages to keep it out.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time


The man of the match was awarded to Les Grondin of West Ham United
Match Statistics
Goals
4
1
Shots on Target
5
3
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
61.6%
38.4%
Play Area
28.8%
45.2%
26%