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 Leicester City. A crowd of 9,103 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
West Ham United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Leicester City appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
West Ham United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Leicester City appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with West Ham United kicking off!
10.20
0-0Henry Brown chips the ball to his team mate, Robbie Griffin. Robbie Griffin shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
20.32
1-0Gerard Maes knocks the ball to his team mate, Robbie Griffin. Robbie Griffin shoots from 25 yards. It's there!! Danny Oakes has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
26.38
Nicky Hall sees a break and surges forward. Nicky Hall shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
30.11
Philipp Meidt knocks the ball forward to Florian Meidt. Florian Meidt sees space and advances. Florian Meidt controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bernard Giresse. Bernard Giresse shoots from just inside the box but he balloons it over the crossbar!
32.33
1-0Gerard Maes hacks Nicky Hall from behind! Gerard Maes is given a warning by the referee! Nicky Hall hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
33.01
1-0Bernard Giresse hacks Robert Christie from behind! The referee calls over Bernard Giresse and shows him a yellow card! Robert Christie hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
38.35
Mervin Sharpe knocks the ball forward to Nicky Hall. Nicky Hall makes a probing pass to Paolo Salmon. Paolo Salmon controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
40.42
1-0Nicky Hall knocks the ball to his team mate, Bernard Giresse. Bernard Giresse knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Hannes Schöll.
45.00
1-0Nicky Hall decides to run forward with the ball. Nicky Hall tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Trevor Barrett.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
Leicester City kick off!
47.03
Nicky Hall barges into Ruben Faria. Nicky Hall is shown the yellow card! Ruben Faria hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
48.49
1-0Leicester City are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
49.16
George Mcleod kicks a strong pass forward to Ruben Faria. Ruben Faria threads the ball through to Anthony George. Anthony George knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.11
Ruben Faria makes a simple pass to Anthony George. Anthony George whips in a cross ball towards Robbie Griffin. Robbie Griffin is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
54.14
Ruel Milburn passes the ball forward to Bernard Giresse. Bernard Giresse plays a perfect one-two with Paolo Salmon and rushes in on goal... Bernard Giresse makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
57.48
Dean Wetherall lofts the ball long. Paolo Salmon shoots from long range. It's miles wide!
60.37
Ruben Faria sees space and advances. Ruben Faria shoots from outside the area but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
65.43
Florian Meidt makes a simple pass to Bernard Giresse. Bernard Giresse shoots from distance. It's miles wide!
66.10
2-0Nicky Hall knocks the ball forward to Paolo Salmon. Paolo Salmon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Bernard Giresse but the linesman indicates offside!
67.20
Ruel Milburn knocks the ball forward to Paolo Salmon. Paolo Salmon plays a perfect one-two with Bernard Giresse and rushes in on goal... Paolo Salmon shows great control and tries a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
75.30
Hannes Schöll flicks the ball to his team mate, Gerard Maes. Gerard Maes sees a break and surges forward. Gerard Maes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Philipp Meidt.
77.46
Henry Brown makes a simple pass to Nwankwo Wright. Nwankwo Wright lofts in a cross ball towards Robbie Griffin. Robbie Griffin directs the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
2
1
Shots off Target
3
7
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
33.8%
66.2%
Play Area
33.8%
49.4%
16.9%
Scorers
| Robbie Griffin 20, 51 |