Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at London Stadium where West Ham United play host to Fulham. A crowd of 20,062 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
West Ham United are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Fulham appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
West Ham United are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Fulham appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0West Ham United get the match underway!
8.00
0-0Georg Wiedermann barges into Mark Benjamin. The referee calls over Georg Wiedermann and warns him to calm down! Mark Benjamin carries on, but is struggling a bit.
10.14
Mick Mcleod comes in with a late challenge on Simon Gray. Mick Mcleod is warned by the referee! Simon Gray gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
12.03
0-0Mick Mcleod chips the ball to his team mate, Georg Wiedermann. Georg Wiedermann knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.54
Simon Gray flicks the ball to his team mate, Billy Bridges. Billy Bridges knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Colin Carrick who gathers it comfortably.
18.40
0-0Neil Power takes it forward alone. Neil Power chips the ball to his team mate, Billy Bridges. Billy Bridges finds some space and shoots from distance. Colin Carrick easily smothers it.
20.01
0-0Fulham are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate West Ham United's defence.
28.50
John Goodwin chips the ball to his team mate, Mick Mcleod. Mick Mcleod makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Niccolo Cutler. Niccolo Cutler knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.38
0-0George Fletcher makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Niccolo Cutler. Niccolo Cutler goes all the way! Niccolo Cutler takes a shot at goal but it flies wide!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
45.00
The whistle blows and Fulham get the second half underway!
54.52
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
61.47
Kyle Videira sees space and advances. Kyle Videira knocks in a cross ball towards Pablo Garrido. Pablo Garrido directs the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Colin Carrick manages to keep it out.
63.22
Warren Higginbotham kicks a strong pass forward to Simon Gray. Simon Gray knocks the ball forward to Pablo Garrido. Pablo Garrido knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Colin Carrick who gathers it comfortably.
65.09
1-0Simon Gray sees space and advances. Simon Gray goes all the way! Simon Gray shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
69.17
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
77.11
Daniele Wiltord makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Niccolo Cutler. Niccolo Cutler goes all the way! Niccolo Cutler tries a spectacular strike. It's there!! Albert Flores has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
81.48
Mick Mcleod sees a break and surges forward. Mick Mcleod controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
3
2
Shots off Target
0
1
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
43.5%
56.5%
Play Area
27.4%
53.2%
19.4%
Scorers
| Simon Gray 65 | Niccolo Cutler 77 |