Match Report


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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at London Stadium where West Ham United play host to Charlton Athletic. A crowd of 9,200 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
West Ham United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Charlton Athletic appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.


0.00
Charlton Athletic get the match underway!
4.26
Louis Le Lan surges forward with the ball. Louis Le Lan finds some space and shoots from distance but Lamberto Balli is on top of it.
6.17
Louis Le Lan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tommy Rufus. Tommy Rufus knocks in a cross ball towards Darren Mills. Darren Mills connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
9.14
Julian Bramble passes the ball forward to Frank Lowe. Frank Lowe whips in a cross ball towards Sol Riza. Sol Riza heads the ball goalwards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
10.51
Billy Christie makes a simple pass to Craig Byrne. Craig Byrne controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Darren Mills. Darren Mills tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Lamberto Balli manages to gather it comfortably.
14.24
Bruno Tavares kicks a strong pass forward to Dale Mcleod. Dale Mcleod goes all the way! Dale Mcleod rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
21.05
Isaiah Priestley flicks the ball to his team mate, Louis Le Lan. Louis Le Lan sees space and advances. Louis Le Lan threads the ball through to Darren Mills but he's offside!
22.57
Craig Byrne kicks a strong pass forward to Tommy Rufus. Tommy Rufus sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
26.34
Bruno Tavares sees space and advances. Bruno Tavares shoots from distance. Lamberto Balli easily smothers it.
28.46
Carlos Suarez chips the ball to his team mate, Craig Byrne. Craig Byrne knocks the ball forward to Darren Mills. Darren Mills makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dale Mcleod but he's offside!
36.55
Carlos Suarez chips the ball to his team mate, Bruno Tavares. Bruno Tavares deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dale Mcleod. Dale Mcleod shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
38.22
Julian Bramble knocks the ball to his team mate, Sol Riza. Sol Riza shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
44.06
Louis Le Lan makes a probing pass to Dale Mcleod. Dale Mcleod threads the ball through to Tommy Rufus but he's offside!
45.00
Charlton Athletic are easily keeping West Ham United at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!


45.00
The second half starts with West Ham United kicking off!
53.58
Dave Potts clumsily knocks into Darren Mills. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Darren Mills gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
55.09
Bruno Tavares chips the ball to his team mate, Tommy Rufus. Tommy Rufus goes all the way! Tommy Rufus shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
60.34
Alexander Lee barges into Tommy Rufus. The referee calls over Alexander Lee and shows him a yellow card! Tommy Rufus hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
65.47
Julian Bramble sees space and advances. Julian Bramble controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
67.36
Tony Bower controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Julian Bramble. Julian Bramble makes a simple pass to Sol Riza. Sol Riza knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Nestor Cinetti who gathers it comfortably.
71.06
Alexander Lee makes a beautiful solo run. Alexander Lee advances with the ball. Alexander Lee shoots from 25 yards. Nestor Cinetti is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
75.46
Alexander Lee makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dale Shields. Dale Shields knocks the ball forward to Sol Riza. Sol Riza knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.41
Isaiah Priestley chips the ball to his team mate, Bruno Tavares. Bruno Tavares makes a probing pass to Darren Mills. Darren Mills controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
87.39
Carlos Suarez sees space and advances. Carlos Suarez chips the ball to his team mate, Dale Mcleod. Dale Mcleod goes all the way! Dale Mcleod shoots from just inside the box but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!


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

Possession
63%
37%
Play Area
23.9%
46.7%
29.3%