Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at London Stadium where West Ham United play host to Bristol Rovers. A crowd of 8,614 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both West Ham United and Bristol Rovers are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Both West Ham United and Bristol Rovers are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with West Ham United kicking off!
2.09
0-0Henry Brown controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Robbie Griffin. Robbie Griffin controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
3.27
0-0John Brooking passes the ball forward to Hugo Kiko. Hugo Kiko knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Luke Dryden.
8.24
Robert Christie controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ruben Faria. Ruben Faria threads the ball through to Robbie Griffin. Robbie Griffin sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
20.02
Liam Smithe knocks the ball to his team mate, Gerard Maes. Gerard Maes makes a simple pass to Robbie Griffin. Robbie Griffin goes all the way! Robbie Griffin rockets a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
21.40
0-0Don Liddell flicks the ball to his team mate, Ashley Summerbell. Ashley Summerbell flicks the ball to his team mate, Hugo Kiko. Hugo Kiko rockets a shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
22.48
Del Deane makes a probing pass to Gennaro Ferraresi. Gennaro Ferraresi advances with the ball. Gennaro Ferraresi shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
24.47
1-0Ruben Faria makes a probing pass to Anthony George. Anthony George lofts in a cross ball towards Robbie Griffin. Robbie Griffin connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
30.04
1-0Henry Brown comes in with a late challenge on Don Liddell. The referee calls over Henry Brown and warns him to calm down! Don Liddell runs off the knock.
34.13
1-0Bristol Rovers are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate West Ham United's defence.
40.38
Graeme Dublin knocks the ball to his team mate, Anthony George. Anthony George knocks in a cross ball towards Robbie Griffin. Robbie Griffin is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Sven Busse easily smothers it.
44.50
Luke Dryden chips the ball to his team mate, Henry Brown. Henry Brown decides to run forward with the ball. Henry Brown knocks the ball to his team mate, Robbie Griffin. Robbie Griffin shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Sven Busse.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The second half starts with Bristol Rovers kicking off!
47.24
Gerard Maes makes a simple pass to Anthony George. Anthony George knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
57.46
Don Liddell makes a simple pass to Hugo Kiko. Hugo Kiko knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.24
Bristol Rovers are easily keeping West Ham United at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
67.29
Hannes Schöll sweeps the ball long. Robbie Griffin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
1
Shots off Target
3
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.4%
46.6%
Play Area
27.6%
44.8%
27.6%
Scorers