Match Report


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Match Report
Rain lashes down heavily here at The New Den where Millwall play host to West Ham United in this derby match. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
Both Millwall and West Ham United are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Steve Jobson.


0.00
West Ham United kick off!
3.10
Azziz Ciechelsi threads a neat ball through to Arek Kozminski. Arek Kozminski sees Ruben Jardim in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Ruben Jardim shoots from 20 yards but somehow Vegard Johnsen manages to keep it out.
4.16
Ramón Serrano deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arek Kozminski. Arek Kozminski flicks a high pass forward. Stephan Amoah holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stephan Amoah sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but Vegard Johnsen is on top of it.
8.13
Ramón Serrano flicks a high pass forward. Arturo Yanez controls it well on his chest. Arturo Yanez threads a neat ball through to Stephan Amoah. Stephan Amoah shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
12.07
Guillermo Promes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Mark Zois. Mark Zois knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vegard Johnsen who gathers it comfortably.
15.33
Ramón Serrano controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arturo Yanez. Showing composure, Arturo Yanez picks a pass forward to Stephan Amoah. Stephan Amoah shoots from long range. It curls slightly but Vegard Johnsen manages to gather it easily.
16.06
Azziz Ciechelsi threads a neat ball through to Arek Kozminski. Arek Kozminski makes a probing pass to Mark Zois. Mark Zois sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Vegard Johnsen. Excellent save.
18.53
Guillermo Promes flicks a high ball forward to Mark Zois who takes it down. Mark Zois plays a scrappy one-two with Stephan Amoah and advances towards the goal... Mark Zois shoots from just inside the box. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
22.00
Guillermo Promes flicks a high ball forward to Ruben Jardim who takes it down. Ruben Jardim knocks in a cross ball towards Mark Zois. Mark Zois flicks the ball with his head. Fantastic reaction save from Vegard Johnsen!
24.28
Steven Sheringham flicks a high pass forward. Alfredo Moya controls it well on his chest. Alfredo Moya rushes past Azziz Ciechelsi! Alfredo Moya takes a shot at goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Great keeping!
27.03
Steven Sheringham barges into Arek Kozminski. The referee calls over Steven Sheringham and warns him to calm down! Arek Kozminski grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
28.43
Arturo Yanez knocks the ball forward to Stephan Amoah. Stephan Amoah knocks in a cross ball towards Ruben Jardim. Alex Collins barges into Ruben Jardim. Ruben Jardim appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
30.48
Meziane Ramdani darts forward. Meziane Ramdani passes the ball forward to Ralph Moore. Ralph Moore kicks a strong pass forward to Robert Mowbray but the referee indicates it's offside!
32.16
With vision, Guillermo Promes plays the ball forward to Stephan Amoah. Stephan Amoah tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Vegard Johnsen manages to keep it out.
36.28
Bill Philips flicks a high ball forward to Ralph Moore who takes it down. Ralph Moore shoots from 25 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
42.57
Steven Sheringham sees space and advances. Steven Sheringham whips in a cross ball towards Robert Mowbray. Robert Mowbray fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Fantastic reaction save from Danny Valk!
44.44
Without breaking stride, Arturo Yanez plays the ball forward to Stephan Amoah. Stephan Amoah controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Vegard Johnsen manages to gather it.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. Millwall appear unchanged since the first half. West Ham United also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Millwall kick off the second half!
49.28
Alex Collins flicks the ball to his team mate, Bill Philips. Bill Philips brings the ball forward. Bill Philips shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
54.03
Bill Philips kicks a strong pass forward to Robert Mowbray. Robert Mowbray shoots from long range. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
59.01
Bill Philips flicks a high pass forward. Alfredo Moya holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Alfredo Moya knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
61.07
Bill Philips clumsily knocks into Arturo Yanez. The referee calls over Bill Philips and shows him a yellow card! Arturo Yanez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.47
Stephan Amoah hacks Alex Collins from behind! Stephan Amoah is warned by the referee! Alex Collins hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
72.19
Scott Pearson threads a neat ball through to Alfredo Moya. Alfredo Moya plays a scrappy one-two with Ralph Moore and advances towards the goal... Alfredo Moya takes a shot at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
75.57
Arek Kozminski flicks a high pass forward to Mark Zois who brings the ball under control. Mark Zois tries a spectacular long range effort but it rises well off target!
77.06
West Ham United have made 3 substitutions with Clifton Tierney replacing Ralph Moore, Neves Capucho Cribari replacing Alfredo Moya and Darren Boateng replacing Robert Mowbray .
78.06
Matt Matteo darts forward. Matt Matteo makes a simple pass to Mark Zois. Mark Zois shoots from distance. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
85.06
Steven Sheringham flicks a high pass forward. Clifton Tierney collects the pass. Clifton Tierney advances inside the box! Some world-class footwork from Clifton Tierney provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but it curls horrendously wide!
87.45
Azziz Ciechelsi controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Arek Kozminski. Arek Kozminski knocks the ball to his team mate, Stephan Amoah. Stephan Amoah sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
89.34
Scott Pearson makes a probing pass to Neves Capucho Cribari. Neves Capucho Cribari makes a great pass forward. Darren Boateng runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
90.00
Bill Philips sees Clifton Tierney in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Clifton Tierney deftly passes the ball to Darren Boateng, releasing him through on goal. Darren Boateng shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Danny Valk reads it well. Nice save!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
9
5
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
54.4%
45.6%
Play Area
28.9%
44.4%
26.7%

Scorers

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Vegard Johnsen of West Ham United

Match Ratings
1.Danny Valk (GK)
7
2.Matt Matteo (DEF)
6
3.Azziz Ciechelsi (DEF)
6
4.Ramón Serrano (DEF)
7
5.Gavin Hutchison (DEF)
6
6.Guillermo Promes (MID)
7
7.Arek Kozminski (MID)
7
8.Arturo Yanez (MID)
7
9.Stephan Amoah (ATT)
7
10.Ruben Jardim (ATT)
6
11.Mark Zois (ATT)
6
 
12.Colin Hansen (ATT)
0
13.Mattia Di Meglio (MID)
0
14.Fouad Amzine (GK)
0

1.Vegard Johnsen (GK)
9
2.Alex Collins (DEF)
6
3.Meziane Ramdani (DEF)
7
4.Shaun Ward (DEF)
6
5.Pedro Castillo (DEF)
6
6.Bill Philips (MID)yellow card
7
7.Steven Sheringham (MID)
6
8.Scott Pearson (MID)
6
9.Ralph Moore (ATT)
6
10.Robert Mowbray (ATT)
6
11.Alfredo Moya (ATT)goal scored
9
 
12.Clifton Tierney (ATT)
6
13.Neves Capucho Cribari (ATT)
6
14.Darren Boateng (ATT)
6