Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at St James Park where Exeter City play host to West Ham United. A crowd of 20,767 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Exeter City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while West Ham United appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Exeter City are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while West Ham United appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
0.00
0-0West Ham United start the game by kicking off the first half!
2.06
0-0Robbie Christie passes the ball forward to Billy Bridges. Billy Bridges shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
4.14
Zbigniew Smolarek knocks the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Wieler. Gabriel Wieler flicks the ball to his team mate, Muzzy Türkyilmaz. Muzzy Türkyilmaz lofts in a cross ball towards Ralph Richards. Ralph Richards heads the ball goalwards but it is tipped over by Albert Flores.
6.10
Ebi Gadocha passes the ball forward to Ralph Richards. Ralph Richards shoots from 25 yards but Albert Flores is on top of it.
9.16
0-0Stephen Kalac deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ebi Gadocha. Ebi Gadocha passes the ball forward to Ralph Richards. Ralph Richards knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.24
Robbie Christie surges forward with the ball. Robbie Christie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
14.25
Hugo Montero decides to run forward with the ball. Hugo Montero makes a simple pass to Pablo Garrido. Pablo Garrido knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to José Bravo who gathers it comfortably.
20.07
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
22.45
West Ham United are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Exeter City's defence.
24.36
0-0Gabriel Wieler deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tomasz Wilimowski. Tomasz Wilimowski shoots from 20 yards but it is miles over!
28.09
West Ham United are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Exeter City's defence.
32.40
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
33.08
Warren Higginbotham kicks a strong pass forward to Robbie Christie. Robbie Christie makes a simple pass to Pablo Garrido. Pablo Garrido knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Aron Thorsteinsson.
34.33
Ebi Gadocha knocks the ball forward to Ralph Richards. Ralph Richards knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stephen Sterjovski.
36.12
Kyle Videira chips the ball to his team mate, Pablo Garrido. Pablo Garrido sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
42.05
Zbigniew Smolarek controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ebi Gadocha. Ebi Gadocha sees a break and surges forward. Ebi Gadocha tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Albert Flores.
44.37
Mark Benjamin passes the ball forward to Kyle Videira. Kyle Videira sees a break and surges forward. Kyle Videira knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stephen Kalac.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Exeter City kick off and get the second half underway!
49.26
0-0Ebi Gadocha catches Simon Gray on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Simon Gray hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.37
Gabriel Wieler knocks the ball forward to Tomasz Wilimowski. Tomasz Wilimowski knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Warren Higginbotham.
55.33
Kyle Videira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pablo Garrido. Pablo Garrido knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
65.12
Robbie Christie knocks the ball forward to Billy Bridges. Billy Bridges knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to José Bravo who gathers it comfortably.
66.19
Stephen Kalac deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nick Van Steenveldt. Nick Van Steenveldt deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Muzzy Türkyilmaz. Muzzy Türkyilmaz knocks in a cross ball towards Tomasz Wilimowski. Tomasz Wilimowski is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Albert Flores!
69.54
Ebi Gadocha controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Muzzy Türkyilmaz. Muzzy Türkyilmaz knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stephen Sterjovski.
71.05
Stephen Kalac knocks the ball to his team mate, Ebi Gadocha. Ebi Gadocha passes the ball forward to Muzzy Türkyilmaz. Muzzy Türkyilmaz lofts in a cross ball towards Ralph Richards. Ralph Richards directs the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
77.16
Gabriel Wieler flicks the ball to his team mate, Muzzy Türkyilmaz. Muzzy Türkyilmaz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Albert Flores who gathers it comfortably.
89.47
Zbigniew Smolarek deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gabriel Wieler. Gabriel Wieler flicks the ball to his team mate, Ralph Richards. Ralph Richards knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Albert Flores who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
4
1
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.4%
47.6%
Play Area
25.6%
50%
24.4%