Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at London Stadium where West Ham United play host to Port Vale. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
West Ham United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Port Vale appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gary James.
The pitch is in good condition.
West Ham United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Port Vale appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Gary James.
0.00
0-0Port Vale kick off and get the first half underway!
2.37
0-0Max Doumbia decides to run forward with the ball. Max Doumbia shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but Vegard Johnsen smothers it!
6.44
0-1Pietro Passoni chips the ball to his team mate, Mehamha Murati. Mehamha Murati tries a spectacular long range effort. It's there!! Vegard Johnsen has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
9.17
From the throw-in, Christian Gyan picks out Max Doumbia. Max Doumbia advances with the ball. Max Doumbia whips in a cross ball towards Octavian Buscan. Octavian Buscan makes a convincing header. Magnificent save by Vegard Johnsen!
10.30
0-1Bill Philips hacks Mick Davis from behind! Bill Philips is warned by the referee! Mick Davis runs off the knock.
14.01
Colin Inglis catches Christian Gyan on the ankles. The referee warns Colin Inglis to calm down! Christian Gyan runs off the knock.
15.52
0-1Max Doumbia makes a simple pass to Mehamha Murati. Mehamha Murati knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
21.28
Alex Collins flicks a high pass forward. Bill Philips controls it well on his chest. Bill Philips controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alfredo Moya. Alfredo Moya plays a one-two with Neves Capucho Cribari and advances towards the goal... Alfredo Moya muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
26.02
Mick Davis plays the ball forward to Mehamha Murati. Mehamha Murati knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
27.42
1-1Christian Gyan controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Octavian Buscan. Octavian Buscan lofts in a cross ball towards Jorge Jesus. Jorge Jesus makes a looping header on goal but it flies just wide!
28.37
Oliver Kauder flicks a high pass forward. Christian Gyan easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Christian Gyan flicks a high pass forward to Octavian Buscan who brings the ball under control. Octavian Buscan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.56
Pietro Passoni sees space and advances. Pietro Passoni knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Shaun Ward.
33.35
Shaun Ward makes a probing pass to Scott Pearson. Scott Pearson knocks the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Moya. Alfredo Moya knocks the ball forward, putting Ralph Moore through on goal. Ralph Moore tries a spectacular strike but Richardur Hermannsson is on top of it.
36.55
Scott Pearson flicks the ball to his team mate, Ralph Moore. Ralph Moore shoots from long range. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for West Ham United!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. West Ham United appear unchanged since the first half. Port Vale have changed their lineup with Peter Lawrence replacing Mick Davis. The Port Vale players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The second half starts with West Ham United kicking off!
47.08
Christian Gyan makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jorge Jesus. Jorge Jesus knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vegard Johnsen who gathers it comfortably.
49.22
Pedro Castillo advances with the ball. Pedro Castillo chips the ball to his team mate, Alfredo Moya. Alfredo Moya tries a spectacular long range effort but it's drastically wayward!
57.13
Scott Pearson knocks the ball forward to Ralph Moore. Ralph Moore sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Richardur Hermannsson!
59.02
2-1Colin Inglis laces a through ball forward to Neves Capucho Cribari. Neves Capucho Cribari deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ralph Moore but the linesman indicates offside!
60.22
2-1West Ham United have made 2 substitutions with Robert Mowbray replacing Neves Capucho Cribari and Steven Sheringham replacing Colin Inglis .
61.27
Oliver Kauder threads a neat ball through to Christian Gyan. Christian Gyan decides to run forward with the ball. Christian Gyan plays a one-two with Octavian Buscan and advances towards the goal... Christian Gyan makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. He makes it look easy!
67.32
Jonatan Schwarz threads a neat ball through to Pietro Passoni. Pietro Passoni makes a probing pass to Octavian Buscan. Octavian Buscan knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Vegard Johnsen who gathers it comfortably.
71.24
Max Doumbia takes it forward alone. Max Doumbia lofts in a cross ball towards Octavian Buscan. Octavian Buscan makes a convincing header. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Octavian Buscan!
77.29
West Ham United have made a substitution with Darren Boateng replacing Ralph Moore .
78.38
Pietro Passoni flicks a high ball forward to Octavian Buscan who takes it down. Octavian Buscan finds some space and shoots from distance. Fantastic reaction save from Vegard Johnsen!
81.09
Shaun Ward arcs the ball upfield. Alfredo Moya knocks in a cross ball towards Robert Mowbray. Robert Mowbray beats his man to it with a header but Richardur Hermannsson is on top of it.
84.28
2-2Oliver Kauder catches Darren Boateng on the ankles. The referee calls over Oliver Kauder and shows him a yellow card! Darren Boateng stretches but gets up unharmed.
87.32
Philipp Wallner comes in with a late challenge on Darren Boateng. Philipp Wallner is shown the yellow card! Darren Boateng hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
89.27
Alex Collins threads a neat ball through to Steven Sheringham. Steven Sheringham darts forward. Steven Sheringham advances inside the box! Steven Sheringham cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
90.00
Christian Gyan flicks a high pass forward. Octavian Buscan comfortably collects the pass. Octavian Buscan lofts in a cross ball towards Mehamha Murati. Mehamha Murati heads the ball goalwards. Vegard Johnsen easily punches it away to safety.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
5
7
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
43.6%
56.4%
Play Area
30.8%
46.2%
23.1%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Octavian Buscan of Port Vale |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Vegard Johnsen (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Alex Collins (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Meziane Ramdani (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Shaun Ward (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Pedro Castillo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Bill Philips (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Colin Inglis (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Scott Pearson (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Ralph Moore (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Alfredo Moya (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Neves Capucho Cribari (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Steven Sheringham (MID) | 7 | |
| 13. | Darren Boateng (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Robert Mowbray (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Richardur Hermannsson (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Philipp Wallner (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 3. | Jonatan Schwarz (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Oliver Kauder (DEF) | | 6 |
| 5. | Pietro Passoni (MID) | 7 | |
| 6. | Christian Gyan (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Max Doumbia (MID) | 8 | |
| 8. | Mick Davis (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jorge Jesus (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Octavian Buscan (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Mehamha Murati (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Adrian Beckham (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Peter Lawrence (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Danny Elliott (ATT) | 0 | |