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 Newcastle United. A crowd of 19,503 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
West Ham United are playing in a 5-3-2 formation while Newcastle United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
The whistle blows and Newcastle United kick off!
2.01
Robbie Christie chips the ball to his team mate, Pablo Garrido. Pablo Garrido knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
6.18
Mervin Jack comes in with a late challenge on Neil Power. The referee calls over Mervin Jack and warns him to calm down! Neil Power runs off the knock.
8.42
Stuart Barton passes the ball forward to Gilles Maclean. Gilles Maclean shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
9.13
Neil Power makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kyle Videira. Kyle Videira flicks the ball to his team mate, Billy Bridges. Billy Bridges whips in a cross ball towards Pablo Garrido. Pablo Garrido flicks the ball with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
20.46
Vasco Tavares clumsily knocks into Pablo Garrido. The referee calls over Vasco Tavares and warns him to calm down! Pablo Garrido runs off the knock.
22.41
Stephen Sterjovski catches Gilles Maclean on the ankles. The referee calls over Stephen Sterjovski and warns him to calm down! Gilles Maclean hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
26.58
Stuart Barton controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ronnie Wright. Ronnie Wright knocks in a cross ball towards Mervin Jack. Mervin Jack flicks the ball with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
27.08
Colin Mcgovern chips the ball to his team mate, Nigel Jess. Nigel Jess makes a beautiful solo run. Nigel Jess goes all the way! Nigel Jess shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Albert Flores.
28.25
Colin Mcgovern passes the ball forward to Max Keane. Max Keane makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mervin Jack. Mervin Jack tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
30.52
Mark Benjamin kicks a strong pass forward to Kyle Videira. Kyle Videira passes the ball forward to Billy Bridges. Billy Bridges knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Martijn Bot.
33.35
Stuart Barton kicks a strong pass forward to Gilles Maclean. Gilles Maclean whips in a cross ball towards Ronnie Wright. Ronnie Wright powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
36.13
Stuart Barton passes the ball forward to Mervin Jack. Mervin Jack shoots from long range but it flies wide!
38.36
Stephen Sterjovski threads the ball through to Kyle Videira. Kyle Videira makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Billy Bridges. Billy Bridges knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Vasco Tavares.
44.30
Vasco Tavares hacks Billy Bridges from behind! Vasco Tavares is warned by the referee again! Billy Bridges hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
West Ham United kick off and get the second half underway!
47.27
Robbie Christie makes a probing pass to Pablo Garrido. Pablo Garrido plays a perfect one-two with Billy Bridges and rushes in on goal... Pablo Garrido shoots from just inside the box. It's miles wide!
51.07
Nigel Jess knocks the ball forward to Ronnie Wright. Ronnie Wright goes all the way! Ronnie Wright takes a shot at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
54.32
Ronnie Wright hacks Mark Benjamin from behind! Ronnie Wright is given a warning by the referee! Mark Benjamin stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.26
Kyle Videira brings the ball forward. Kyle Videira whips in a cross ball towards Pablo Garrido. Pablo Garrido flicks the ball with his head. Syd Brown is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
60.40
Colin Mcgovern kicks a strong pass forward to Stuart Barton. Stuart Barton threads the ball through to Ronnie Wright. Ronnie Wright controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Albert Flores easily smothers it.
65.49
Stuart Barton knocks the ball forward to Ronnie Wright. Ronnie Wright shoots from long range. Magnificent save by Albert Flores!
69.24
Robbie Christie chips the ball to his team mate, Billy Bridges. Billy Bridges knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Vasco Tavares.
72.54
Max Keane threads the ball through to Gilles Maclean. Gilles Maclean lofts in a cross ball towards Mervin Jack. Mervin Jack flicks the ball with his head but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
75.31
Ronnie Wright comes in with a late challenge on Neil Power. Ronnie Wright is given another warning by the referee! Neil Power hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
81.02
Neil Power chips the ball to his team mate, Simon Gray. Simon Gray brings the ball forward. Simon Gray goes all the way! Simon Gray shoots from just inside the box but it flies wide!
85.09
Kyle Videira makes a simple pass to Billy Bridges. Billy Bridges lofts in a cross ball towards Pablo Garrido. Pablo Garrido connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
90.00
Mark Benjamin powers a long ball forward. Pablo Garrido plays a perfect one-two with Billy Bridges and rushes in on goal... Pablo Garrido shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!


The man of the match was awarded to Pablo Garrido of West Ham United
Match Statistics
Goals
2
0
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
3
7
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
5
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
50.6%
49.4%
Play Area
32.9%
41.8%
25.3%

Scorers