Match Report


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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at London Stadium where West Ham United play host to Gillingham. A crowd of 8,631 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both West Ham United and Gillingham are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.


0.00
Gillingham kick off and get the match underway!
8.30
Oleg Howells clumsily knocks into Robert Mcgovern. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Robert Mcgovern hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.41
Jacob Salmon sees a break and surges forward. Jacob Salmon whips in a cross ball towards Jonathan Guyot. Jonathan Guyot directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is miles over!
12.12
Frank Holloway flicks the ball to his team mate, Oleg Howells. Oleg Howells controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lee Shaw. Lee Shaw shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
14.08
Oleg Howells deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lee Shaw. Lee Shaw knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.51
Oliver Gelb catches Carlos Suarez on the ankles. Oliver Gelb is given a warning by the referee! Carlos Suarez stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.35
Patrick Edwards sees space and advances. Patrick Edwards makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Oliver Gelb but he's offside!
18.24
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
20.43
Isaiah Priestley kicks a strong pass forward to Jacob Salmon. Jacob Salmon knocks the ball forward to Tommy Rufus. Tommy Rufus lofts in a cross ball towards Jonathan Guyot. Jonathan Guyot connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
22.02
Bruno Tavares makes a simple pass to Jonathan Guyot. Jonathan Guyot whips in a cross ball towards Tommy Rufus. Tommy Rufus is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
39.23
Bruno Tavares chips the ball to his team mate, Alistair Deane. Alistair Deane tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
42.39
Alistair Deane barges into Jason Dichio. The referee calls over Alistair Deane and warns him to calm down! Jason Dichio stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!


45.00
West Ham United start the second half!
48.55
Mark Holloway makes a probing pass to Patrick Edwards. Patrick Edwards knocks the ball to his team mate, Oliver Gelb. Oliver Gelb plays a perfect one-two with Lee Shaw and rushes in on goal... Oliver Gelb tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
51.40
Jacob Salmon chips the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Guyot. Jonathan Guyot shoots from 20 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
53.06
Phil Mccann makes a beautiful solo run. Phil Mccann makes a probing pass to Alistair Deane. Alistair Deane plays a perfect one-two with Jonathan Guyot and rushes in on goal... Alistair Deane tries a spectacular strike but it goes wide for a goal kick.
54.08
Carlos Suarez chips the ball to his team mate, Jacob Salmon. Jacob Salmon knocks the ball to his team mate, Tommy Rufus. Tommy Rufus knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Max Lee who gathers it comfortably.
57.24
Hiro Kimura makes a probing pass to Oliver Gelb. Oliver Gelb plays a perfect one-two with Alistair Murray and rushes in on goal... Oliver Gelb rockets a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
61.41
Alistair Deane barges into Mark Holloway. Alistair Deane is warned by the referee again! Mark Holloway stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.39
Patrick Edwards decides to run forward with the ball. Patrick Edwards threads the ball through to Alistair Murray. Alistair Murray rockets a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
69.45
Patrick Edwards makes a probing pass to Alistair Murray. Alistair Murray goes all the way! Alistair Murray tries a spectacular strike. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Alistair Murray!
75.20
Robert Mcgovern advances with the ball. Robert Mcgovern shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
77.49
Robert Mcgovern chips the ball to his team mate, Alistair Deane. Alistair Deane plays a perfect one-two with Tommy Rufus and rushes in on goal... Alistair Deane cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
83.10
Bruno Tavares deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jonathan Guyot. Jonathan Guyot goes all the way! Jonathan Guyot shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
87.41
Hiro Kimura chips the ball to his team mate, Oliver Gelb. Oliver Gelb whips in a cross ball towards Lee Shaw. Lee Shaw connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
90.00
Robert Mcgovern sees a break and surges forward. Robert Mcgovern knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time


The man of the match was awarded to Oliver Gelb of Gillingham
Match Statistics
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
53.6%
46.4%
Play Area
24.6%
46.4%
29%