Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at London Stadium where West Ham United play host to Coventry City. A crowd of 4,699 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
West Ham United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Coventry City appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
West Ham United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Coventry City appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and West Ham United get the match underway!
9.57
0-0Graeme Laver kicks a strong pass forward to Fredrik Wilson. Fredrik Wilson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Isaiah Priestley.
10.01
0-0Carlos Suarez lofts the ball long. Syd Duberry shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Jonatan Schwarz.
14.23
Arthur Westwood makes a probing pass to Syd Duberry. Syd Duberry knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
15.25
0-0Andy Sturridge hacks Arthur Westwood from behind! The referee calls over Andy Sturridge and shows him a yellow card! Arthur Westwood stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.22
0-0Ugo Konchesky clumsily knocks into Syd Duberry. Ugo Konchesky is warned by the referee! Syd Duberry stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.47
0-0Arthur Westwood deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Syd Duberry. Syd Duberry shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
21.05
Paul Kitson flicks the ball to his team mate, Simon Rösler. Simon Rösler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.06
1-0Jacob Salmon knocks the ball forward to Syd Duberry. Syd Duberry whips in a cross ball towards Alistair Deane. Alistair Deane connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
34.05
Graeme Laver knocks the ball forward to Fredrik Wilson. Fredrik Wilson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Carlos Suarez.
38.22
Mick Milburn makes a probing pass to Graeme Laver. Graeme Laver threads the ball through to Fredrik Wilson. Fredrik Wilson knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Noel Summerbell who gathers it comfortably.
40.17
Arthur Westwood threads the ball through to Syd Duberry. Syd Duberry sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
44.20
Jacob Salmon passes the ball forward to Syd Duberry. Syd Duberry shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The whistle blows and Coventry City get the second half underway!
53.42
Kieron Johnson makes a simple pass to James Potts. James Potts flicks the ball to his team mate, Syd Duberry. Syd Duberry lofts in a cross ball towards Gianpaolo Marazzina. Gianpaolo Marazzina heads the ball goalwards but Jonatan Schwarz is on top of it.
54.42
Jacob Salmon knocks the ball forward to Syd Duberry. Syd Duberry knocks in a cross ball towards Alistair Deane. Alistair Deane heads the ball goalwards but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
57.33
James Potts decides to run forward with the ball. James Potts shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
60.35
Darius Mckay makes a simple pass to Simon Rösler. Simon Rösler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Kieron Johnson.
61.29
Paul Kitson knocks the ball forward to Simon Rösler. Simon Rösler knocks in a cross ball towards Fredrik Wilson. Fredrik Wilson heads the ball goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
65.30
Kenneth Høgh decides to run forward with the ball. Kenneth Høgh flicks the ball to his team mate, Syd Duberry. Syd Duberry whips in a cross ball towards Alistair Deane. Alistair Deane powers a header at goal. What a cracker!! Jonatan Schwarz had no chance!! Goal for West Ham United!
69.40
Kenneth Høgh sees a break and surges forward. Kenneth Høgh makes a probing pass to Syd Duberry. Syd Duberry tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Jonatan Schwarz manages to keep it out.
75.22
Carlos Suarez knocks the ball to his team mate, James Potts. James Potts makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gianpaolo Marazzina. Gianpaolo Marazzina shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
77.36
Jacob Salmon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alistair Deane. Alistair Deane sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Jonatan Schwarz easily smothers it!
81.29
2-1The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
83.34
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
84.41
Paul Kitson brings the ball forward. Paul Kitson knocks the ball to his team mate, Simon Rösler. Simon Rösler takes a shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
89.26
Paul Kitson makes a probing pass to Simon Rösler. Simon Rösler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
6
2
Shots off Target
6
0
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
64.2%
35.8%
Play Area
28.4%
43.3%
28.4%
Scorers
| Alistair Deane 22, 65 | Fredrik Wilson 61 Simon Rösler 84 |