Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at London Stadium where West Ham United play host to Coventry City. A crowd of 17,678 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
West Ham United are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Coventry City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
West Ham United are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Coventry City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0West Ham United kick off the first half!
2.20
0-0Stephen Sterjovski comes in with a late challenge on Yurtcan Ayaz. Stephen Sterjovski is given a warning by the referee! Yurtcan Ayaz runs off the knock.
3.06
0-0Simon Gray brings the ball forward. Simon Gray knocks in a cross ball towards Pablo Garrido. Pablo Garrido flicks the ball with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
8.58
0-0Coventry City are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
10.29
Matthew Nyarko kicks a strong pass forward to Bill Williams. Bill Williams shoots from distance but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
12.55
0-0Medhi Fenillat decides to run forward with the ball. Medhi Fenillat shoots from 25 yards but somehow Albert Flores manages to keep it out.
14.19
Medhi Fenillat advances with the ball. Medhi Fenillat goes all the way! Medhi Fenillat shoots from just inside the box but it goes wide for a goal kick.
15.01
0-1Ignacio Gonzales knocks the ball to his team mate, Medhi Fenillat. Medhi Fenillat surges forward with the ball. Medhi Fenillat finds some space and shoots from distance. It's there!! Albert Flores has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
18.37
0-1Copain Yakubu barges into Billy Bridges. Copain Yakubu is warned by the referee! Billy Bridges gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
20.57
0-1Matthew Nyarko makes a probing pass to Yurtcan Ayaz. Yurtcan Ayaz kicks a strong pass forward to Bill Williams but the referee indicates it's offside!
32.51
0-1Matthew Nyarko makes a probing pass to Bill Williams. Bill Williams knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Albert Flores who gathers it comfortably.
34.15
Mark Benjamin barges into Mick Laycock. The referee calls over Mark Benjamin and warns him to calm down! Mick Laycock runs off the knock.
36.22
Kyle Videira makes a probing pass to Pablo Garrido. Pablo Garrido lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Bridges. Billy Bridges powers a header at goal. Néstor Rendon easily smothers it.
38.29
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
40.40
Neil Power knocks the ball to his team mate, Kyle Videira. Kyle Videira deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pablo Garrido. Pablo Garrido finds some space and shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
Coventry City kick off the second half!
47.36
Mick Laycock makes a beautiful solo run. Mick Laycock controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Albert Flores manages to keep it out.
48.27
Neil Power makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kyle Videira. Kyle Videira threads the ball through to Pablo Garrido. Pablo Garrido shoots from 20 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
51.24
Kyle Videira decides to run forward with the ball. Kyle Videira lofts in a cross ball towards Billy Bridges. Billy Bridges is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
53.38
Robbie Christie controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Billy Bridges. Billy Bridges tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
55.01
Robbie Christie deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pablo Garrido. Pablo Garrido knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
57.40
Stephen Sterjovski knocks the ball forward to Robbie Christie. Robbie Christie flicks the ball to his team mate, Billy Bridges. Billy Bridges knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Néstor Rendon who gathers it comfortably.
59.56
Simon Gray sees a break and surges forward. Simon Gray sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
63.00
Hugo Montero sees space and advances. Hugo Montero takes it forward alone. Hugo Montero finds some space and shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
65.32
Hugo Montero deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Simon Gray. Simon Gray surges forward with the ball. Simon Gray plays a perfect one-two with Billy Bridges and rushes in on goal... Simon Gray tries a spectacular strike but it is miles over!
66.39
Simon Gray threads the ball through to Pablo Garrido. Pablo Garrido shoots from long range. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Pablo Garrido!
69.49
Neil Power knocks the ball forward to Simon Gray. Simon Gray makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Bridges. Billy Bridges knocks the ball forward to Pablo Garrido. Pablo Garrido rockets a shot on goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
71.35
Alexander Beckham clumsily knocks into Billy Bridges. The referee calls over Alexander Beckham and warns him to calm down! Billy Bridges runs off the knock.
75.21
Mark Benjamin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kyle Videira. Kyle Videira makes a probing pass to Pablo Garrido. Pablo Garrido knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Néstor Rendon who gathers it comfortably.
81.53
Kyle Videira barges into Medhi Fenillat. The referee calls over Kyle Videira and warns him to calm down! Medhi Fenillat hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
84.26
Mark Benjamin flicks the ball to his team mate, Kyle Videira. Kyle Videira threads the ball through to Pablo Garrido. Pablo Garrido knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Néstor Rendon who gathers it comfortably.
85.50
Kyle Videira advances with the ball. Kyle Videira lofts in a cross ball towards Pablo Garrido. Pablo Garrido connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Pablo Garrido scores for West Ham United!!
89.38
Mark Benjamin threads the ball through to Simon Gray. Simon Gray makes a probing pass to Billy Bridges. Billy Bridges controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
10
2
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
62.1%
37.9%
Play Area
26.4%
46%
27.6%
Scorers
| Pablo Garrido 66, 86 | Medhi Fenillat 15 |