Match Report
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Match Report
Snow falls gently from the overcast sky here at London Stadium where West Ham United play host to Southampton. A crowd of 19,019 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
West Ham United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Southampton appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nick Fenton.
The pitch is in good condition.
West Ham United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Southampton appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nick Fenton.
0.00
0-0West Ham United get the match underway!
6.14
0-0Meziane Ramdani makes a simple pass to Bill Philips. Bill Philips flicks the ball to his team mate, Ralph Moore. Ralph Moore makes a probing pass to Alfredo Moya but he's offside!
9.06
0-0Matthew Taylor makes a probing pass to Chris Charlton. Chris Charlton knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alex Collins.
10.20
0-0Matthew Taylor passes the ball forward to Chris Charlton. Chris Charlton whips in a cross ball towards Alex Elliott. Alex Elliott outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
22.18
0-0Shaun Ward deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steven Sheringham. Steven Sheringham knocks the ball forward to Alfredo Moya. Alfredo Moya shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Andreas Isaksson smothers it!
24.09
Bill Philips knocks the ball forward to Ralph Moore. Ralph Moore controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
26.15
0-0Giulliano Hilgerink clumsily knocks into Scott Pearson. Giulliano Hilgerink is shown the yellow card! Scott Pearson hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
27.30
Shaun Ward kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Pearson. Scott Pearson changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Scott Pearson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Robert Mowbray but he's offside!
28.27
1-0Bill Philips knocks the ball forward to Ralph Moore. Ralph Moore lofts in a cross ball towards Robert Mowbray. Robert Mowbray whips the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Andreas Isaksson has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
36.52
Steven Sheringham threads a neat ball through to Ralph Moore. Ralph Moore skips past Malte Schell! Ralph Moore rockets a shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
39.05
Philippe Beye flicks a high pass forward. Alex Elliott collects the pass. Alex Elliott finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Vegard Johnsen manages to gather it easily.
40.48
1-0Steven Sheringham hits a low pass to Ralph Moore. Ralph Moore lofts in a cross ball towards Robert Mowbray. Robert Mowbray flicks the ball with his head. The ball strikes Malte Schell's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
41.17
1-0Scott Pearson takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Giulliano Hilgerink gets to the ball and clears it up field.
44.49
Bill Philips flicks the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Moya. Alfredo Moya knocks in a cross ball towards Ralph Moore. Ralph Moore shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Roberto Muzzi is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. West Ham United appear unchanged since the first half. Southampton also appear unchanged since the first half. The Southampton players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Southampton kick off and get the second half underway!
48.10
Graham Barrett flicks a high ball forward to Matthew Taylor who takes it down. Matthew Taylor flicks a high pass forward. Diego Zitelli controls it well on his chest. Diego Zitelli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
49.57
Bill Philips makes a simple pass to Robert Mowbray. Robert Mowbray knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andreas Isaksson who gathers it comfortably.
53.48
Bill Philips hits a low pass to Robert Mowbray. Robert Mowbray whips in a cross ball towards Alfredo Moya. Alfredo Moya makes a deft header but it curls horrendously wide!
55.25
1-0Scott Pearson hacks Philippe Beye from behind! Scott Pearson is shown the yellow card! Philippe Beye gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
57.02
Shaun Ward makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Bill Philips. With some swift thinking, Bill Philips plays the ball forward to Ralph Moore. Ralph Moore sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies just off target!
60.35
Roberto Muzzi passes the ball forward to Philippe Beye. Philippe Beye deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Diego Zitelli. Diego Zitelli knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
65.14
Alex Collins hacks Diego Zitelli from behind! The referee calls over Alex Collins and shows him a yellow card! Diego Zitelli grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
69.02
1-0Philippe Beye hacks Steven Sheringham from behind! The referee calls over Philippe Beye and warns him to calm down! Steven Sheringham hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.36
Scott Pearson decides to run forward with the ball. Scott Pearson plays a quick one-two with Alfredo Moya and rushes in on goal... Scott Pearson shoots from just inside the box. Malte Schell steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
77.24
1-0West Ham United have made 3 substitutions with Clifton Tierney replacing Ralph Moore, Neves Capucho Cribari replacing Alfredo Moya and Darren Boateng replacing Robert Mowbray .Southampton have made 3 substitutions with Kai Heiser replacing Graham Barrett, Patrick Potts replacing Philippe Beye and Jonathan Plowright replacing Alex Elliott .
83.21
Matthew Taylor hacks Steven Sheringham from behind! The referee calls over Matthew Taylor and shows him a yellow card! Steven Sheringham stretches but gets up unharmed.
84.11
Steven Sheringham kicks a strong pass forward to Darren Boateng. Darren Boateng sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
87.31
Meziane Ramdani flicks a high pass forward. Scott Pearson controls it well on his chest. Scott Pearson flicks the ball to his team mate, Neves Capucho Cribari. Neves Capucho Cribari shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
89.20
Under pressure, Meziane Ramdani clears the ball far upfield. Neves Capucho Cribari lofts in a cross ball towards Clifton Tierney. Clifton Tierney connects with a diving header but it rises well off target!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
6
1
Shots off Target
6
1
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
2
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
63.7%
36.2%
Play Area
23.8%
45%
31.2%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Robert Mowbray of West Ham United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Vegard Johnsen (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Alex Collins (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 3. | Meziane Ramdani (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Shaun Ward (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Pedro Castillo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Bill Philips (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Steven Sheringham (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Scott Pearson (MID) | | 6 |
| 9. | Ralph Moore (ATT) | 8 | |
| 10. | Robert Mowbray (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 11. | Alfredo Moya (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Clifton Tierney (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Neves Capucho Cribari (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Darren Boateng (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Andreas Isaksson (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Roberto Muzzi (DEF) | 7 | |
| 3. | Malte Schell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Graham Barrett (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Giulliano Hilgerink (MID) | | 5 |
| 6. | Philippe Beye (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Matthew Taylor (MID) | | 6 |
| 8. | Harry Johnson (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Alex Elliott (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Diego Zitelli (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Chris Charlton (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Kai Heiser (ATT) | 6 | |
| 13. | Patrick Potts (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Jonathan Plowright (DEF) | 6 | |