Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at London Stadium where West Ham United play host to Wigan Athletic. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
West Ham United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Wigan Athletic appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jamie Hamilton.
The pitch is in good condition.
West Ham United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Wigan Athletic appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Jamie Hamilton.
0.00
0-0West Ham United kick off and get the match underway!
2.27
0-0Humphrey Bakkati makes a probing pass to James Oakley. James Oakley flicks a high pass forward to Robert Cooke who brings the ball under control. Robert Cooke shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
3.15
0-0Robert Upson threads a neat ball through to Shaun Palmer. Shaun Palmer shoots from outside the area. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
6.56
0-0Mervin Boertien darts forward. Mervin Boertien knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Tim Green.
8.44
1-0Florian Gimpl chips the ball to his team mate, Tim Green. Tim Green makes a simple pass to Pius Wisgerhof. Pius Wisgerhof whips in a cross ball towards Teddy Ince. Teddy Ince powers a header at goal. Teddy Ince scores for West Ham United!!
14.51
James Oakley knocks the ball forward to Shaun Palmer. Shaun Palmer threads the ball through to Mick Lineker. Mick Lineker knocks in a cross ball towards Gavin Kirkland. Gavin Kirkland connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Hannes Schramm manages to gather it.
16.50
Humphrey Bakkati flicks a high pass forward. James Oakley collects the pass. James Oakley flicks a high ball forward to Jody Shearer who takes it down. Jody Shearer knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Hannes Schramm who gathers it comfortably.
21.12
Mamar Leroy flicks the ball to his team mate, Gavin Gemmell. Gavin Gemmell knocks the ball to his team mate, Teddy Ince. Teddy Ince lofts in a cross ball towards Gianfranco Zanetti. Gianfranco Zanetti connects with a diving header. It's miles wide!
26.53
1-0Mamar Leroy clumsily knocks into Mervin Boertien. Mamar Leroy is shown the yellow card! Mervin Boertien gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
30.33
Teddy Ince deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gianfranco Zanetti. Gianfranco Zanetti runs straight at the defence! Gianfranco Zanetti tries a spectacular strike. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
33.51
1-0Shaun Palmer clumsily knocks into Tim Green. The referee warns Shaun Palmer to calm down! Tim Green hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.16
Oleg Platt flicks a high ball forward to Mervin Boertien who takes it down. Mervin Boertien deftly passes the ball to Robert Cooke, releasing him through on goal. Robert Cooke shoots from just inside the box. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Wigan Athletic!
39.30
With a delightful solo run, Shaun Palmer stretches the opposition's defence. Shaun Palmer whips in a cross ball towards Jody Shearer. With a superhuman jump, Jody Shearer connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
44.17
James Oakley flicks a high ball forward to Robert Upson who takes it down. Robert Upson passes the ball forward to Mick Lineker. Mick Lineker knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Teddy Ince.
45.00
Jody Shearer flicks a high pass forward to Gavin Kirkland who brings the ball under control. Gavin Kirkland finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
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. Wigan Athletic also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Wigan Athletic kick off!
48.25
Teddy Ince knocks the ball to his team mate, Pius Wisgerhof. Pius Wisgerhof knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
49.10
Florian Gimpl flicks the ball to his team mate, David Adams. David Adams shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
57.08
Tim Green makes a probing pass to Stan Wiltord. Stan Wiltord flicks a high pass forward to Pius Wisgerhof who brings the ball under control. Pius Wisgerhof whips in a cross ball towards Gianfranco Zanetti. Gianfranco Zanetti makes a convincing header. Gianfranco Zanetti scores for West Ham United!!
60.25
2-2Wigan Athletic have made a substitution with Danny Mendez replacing Robert Cooke .
61.33
Shaun Palmer sees Mick Lineker in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mick Lineker whips in a cross ball towards Shaun Palmer. Shaun Palmer directs the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Hannes Schramm had no chance!! Goal for Wigan Athletic!
66.18
Teddy Ince passes the ball forward to Gavin Gemmell. Gavin Gemmell runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Gavin Gemmell plays a quick one-two with Pius Wisgerhof and rushes in on goal... Gavin Gemmell shoots from just inside the box. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Excellent keeping!
69.03
2-3Florian Gimpl barges into Mervin Boertien. The referee calls over Florian Gimpl and shows him a yellow card! Mervin Boertien runs off the knock.
72.26
Teddy Ince runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Teddy Ince lofts in a cross ball towards Gianfranco Zanetti. With a superhuman jump, Gianfranco Zanetti connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Magnificent save by Alex Nyarko!
73.04
James Oakley flicks a high pass forward to Mervin Boertien who brings the ball under control. Mervin Boertien threads a neat ball through to Mick Lineker. Mick Lineker finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Hannes Schramm manages to gather it comfortably.
78.42
Gianfranco Zanetti makes a probing pass to Pius Wisgerhof. Pius Wisgerhof knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
85.57
Oleg Platt threads the ball through to Danny Mendez. Danny Mendez lofts in a cross ball towards Shaun Palmer. Shaun Palmer is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Hannes Schramm is on top of it.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
6
8
Shots off Target
1
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
2
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
45.1%
54.9%
Play Area
29.6%
42.3%
28.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Shaun Palmer of Wigan Athletic |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Hannes Schramm (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Mamar Leroy (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 3. | Florian Gimpl (DEF) | | 5 |
| 4. | Tim Green (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alun Plowright (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Stan Wiltord (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Gavin Gemmell (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Teddy Ince (MID) |  | 8 |
| 9. | Gianfranco Zanetti (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Pius Wisgerhof (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | David Adams (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Ruud Sluiter (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Harvey Dean (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jody Mcgreal (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Alex Nyarko (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Oleg Platt (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | James Oakley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Humphrey Bakkati (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Jody Shearer (MID) | | 7 |
| 6. | Shaun Palmer (MID) | | 9 |
| 7. | Mervin Boertien (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Robert Upson (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Robert Cooke (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Mick Lineker (ATT) | 7 | |
| 11. | Gavin Kirkland (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Greg Dublin (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Dean Laver (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Danny Mendez (ATT) | 6 | |