Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at London Stadium where West Ham United play host to Charlton Athletic. A crowd of 16,459 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both West Ham United and Charlton Athletic are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Lampard.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both West Ham United and Charlton Athletic are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Gary Lampard.
0.00
0-0West Ham United kick off and get the first half underway!
4.17
0-0Bojan Elmander kicks a strong pass forward to Luciano Ongarato. Luciano Ongarato controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it misses the target by a large margin!
6.44
0-0Bill Philips kicks a strong pass forward to Ralph Moore. Ralph Moore cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Ralph Moore provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but Antonio Roman is on top of it.
9.14
Meziane Ramdani flicks the ball to his team mate, Steven Sheringham. Steven Sheringham sees space and advances. Steven Sheringham plays a scrappy one-two with Robert Mowbray and advances towards the goal... Steven Sheringham comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Fantastic reaction save from Antonio Roman!
12.20
Steven Van Den Brom pushes mid-way up the pitch. Steven Van Den Brom sees Ralph Moore in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ralph Moore plays a scrappy one-two with Alfredo Moya and stumbles forward towards the goal... Ralph Moore strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
14.12
Pedro Viana darts forward. Pedro Viana shoots from outside the area but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
18.31
0-0Flavio Mazzola makes a probing pass to Pedro Viana. Pedro Viana controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Giulio Lentini. Giulio Lentini knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Pedro Castillo.
20.55
Flavio Mazzola kicks a strong pass forward to Bojan Elmander. Bojan Elmander sees a break and surges forward. Bojan Elmander shoots from 20 yards but it is tipped over by Vegard Johnsen.
22.02
0-0Pedro Viana takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Alfredo Moya reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
24.07
1-0With a delightful solo run, Bill Philips stretches the opposition's defence. Bill Philips plays a one-two with Alfredo Moya and rushes in on goal... Bill Philips side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for West Ham United!
30.33
1-0Ivo Simons comes in with a late challenge on Pedro Castillo. Ivo Simons is given a warning by the referee! Pedro Castillo runs off the knock.
34.11
Bill Philips runs straight at the opposition's defence. Bill Philips makes a probing pass between the defence to Robert Mowbray. Robert Mowbray cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
38.00
2-0Flavio Mazzola takes it forward alone. Flavio Mazzola controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Giulio Lentini. Giulio Lentini lofts in a cross ball towards Luciano Ongarato. With a superhuman jump, Luciano Ongarato connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but is denied by Alex Collins. Excellent block.
39.58
Bill Philips hits a low pass to Robert Mowbray. Robert Mowbray shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Antonio Roman manages to gather it comfortably.
40.12
Bojan Elmander decides to run forward with the ball. Bojan Elmander whips in a cross ball towards Ivo Simons. Ivo Simons rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Vegard Johnsen gathers the ball up comfortably. Great save!
42.45
Flavio Mazzola gives the ball a hefty kick upfield. Ivo Simons lofts in a cross ball towards Giulio Lentini. Giulio Lentini outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Giulio Lentini!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. West Ham United appear unchanged since the first half. Charlton Athletic also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and Charlton Athletic kick off!
48.37
Kevin Strachan flicks a high pass forward to Gerard Van Wanrooy who brings the ball under control. Gerard Van Wanrooy passes the ball forward to Luciano Ongarato. Luciano Ongarato threads a neat, attacking ball through to Giulio Lentini. Giulio Lentini rockets a shot on goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
55.30
Flavio Mazzola kicks a strong pass forward to Bojan Elmander. Bojan Elmander threads the ball through to Ivo Simons. Ivo Simons knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
71.26
Pedro Viana flicks a high pass forward. Ivo Simons collects the pass. Ivo Simons knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Meziane Ramdani.
72.32
Oleg Walker makes a probing pass to Pedro Viana. Pedro Viana flicks a high pass forward. Ivo Simons collects the pass. Ivo Simons plays a one-two with Giulio Lentini and rushes in on goal... Ivo Simons comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. It's there!! Vegard Johnsen has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
75.50
Meziane Ramdani chips the ball to his team mate, Steven Sheringham. Steven Sheringham makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Robert Mowbray. Robert Mowbray plays a one-two with Alfredo Moya and advances towards the goal... Robert Mowbray rockets a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
77.50
3-3West Ham United have made 3 substitutions with Clifton Tierney replacing Ralph Moore, Neves Capucho Cribari replacing Alfredo Moya and Darren Boateng replacing Robert Mowbray .
78.33
Seeing Gerard Van Wanrooy's attacking run, Bojan Elmander quickly throws the ball into his path. Gerard Van Wanrooy plays the ball forward to Ivo Simons. Ivo Simons finds some space and shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
81.10
Bill Philips kicks a strong pass forward to Neves Capucho Cribari. Neves Capucho Cribari knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Antonio Roman who gathers it comfortably.
85.39
3-3Bill Philips barges into Pedro Viana. Bill Philips is shown the yellow card! Pedro Viana stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
3-3Scott Pearson runs straight at the opposition's defence. Scott Pearson makes a pass forward but Neves Capucho Cribari makes his run far too early. Offside by a mile!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
3
3
Shots on Target
6
6
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
42.6%
57.4%
Play Area
27.9%
41.2%
30.9%
Scorers
| Bill Philips 24 Robert Mowbray 34, 76 | Giulio Lentini 42, 48 Ivo Simons 72 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Giulio Lentini of Charlton Athletic |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Vegard Johnsen (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Alex Collins (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Meziane Ramdani (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Steven Van Den Brom (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Pedro Castillo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Bill Philips (MID) |   | 8 |
| 7. | Steven Sheringham (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Scott Pearson (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ralph Moore (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Robert Mowbray (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Alfredo Moya (ATT) | 7 | |
| 12. | Clifton Tierney (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Neves Capucho Cribari (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Darren Boateng (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Antonio Roman (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Oleg Walker (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Flavio Mazzola (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Daniel Postiga (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Kevin Strachan (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Gerard Van Wanrooy (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Bojan Elmander (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Pedro Viana (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Ivo Simons (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Giulio Lentini (ATT) | | 9 |
| 11. | Luciano Ongarato (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Artur Mendes (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Nicky Froggatt (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Tim Naylor (MID) | 0 | |