Match Report


Plymouth ArgylePlymouth Argyle     West Ham UnitedWest Ham United
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Ronnie HuckerbyR. Huckerby63
G
1
G
61Luke BishopL. Bishop
Paolo MccannP. Mccann67
D
2
D
70Moussa JonquetM. Jonquet
Stan PearceS. Pearce54
D
3
D
63Shaun JessS. Jess
Robert FormonR. Formon50
D
4
D
62Torsten WielandT. Wieland
Rio BlakeR. Blake73
M
5
D
61Del LofthouseD. Lofthouse
Andy GemmillA. Gemmill57
M
6captain
M
71Julian HernandezJ. Hernandez
Les HuckerbyL. Huckerby52
M
captain7
M
71Julian WilliamsJ. Williams
Stan NichollsS. Nicholls49
M
8
M
70Zoltan DesaillyZ. Desailly
Amedeo GrossiA. Grossi62
A
9
A
68Eduardo SantosE. Santos
Renato De SoleR. De Sole57
A
10
A
68Alessandro AdamiA. Adami
Robert LampardR. Lampard53
A
11
A
61Antonio ReyA. Rey
 
Mick MiddletonM. Middleton60
G
12
M
67Martin HendrieM. Hendrie
Harvey EhioguH. Ehiogu52
A
13
A
61Gavin LaverG. Laver
Ross WhiteR. White50
A
14
A
59Graeme DuberryG. Duberry

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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at Home Park where Plymouth Argyle play host to West Ham United. A crowd of 4,832 fill this 5,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Plymouth Argyle are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while West Ham United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Paul Smith.


0.00
Plymouth Argyle get the match underway!
2.18
Julian Williams takes it forward alone. Julian Williams shoots from long range but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
4.26
With great vision, Zoltan Desailly plays the ball forward to Eduardo Santos. Eduardo Santos knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ronnie Huckerby who gathers it comfortably.
8.56
Torsten Wieland sees Zoltan Desailly in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. With some swift thinking, Zoltan Desailly plays the ball forward to Alessandro Adami. Alessandro Adami knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Robert Formon.
10.50
Antonio Rey hacks Stan Pearce from behind! The referee brings Antonio Rey to one side and gives him a warning! Stan Pearce runs off the knock.
12.42
Shaun Jess threads a neat ball through to Julian Williams. Julian Williams changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Julian Williams deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alessandro Adami but the linesman indicates offside!
20.03
Robert Formon passes the ball forward to Les Huckerby. Les Huckerby deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Robert Lampard. Robert Lampard skips past Shaun Jess! Robert Lampard makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it slams into the crowd!
21.32
Torsten Wieland flicks a high pass forward. Julian Hernandez controls it well on his chest. Julian Hernandez flicks a high pass forward. Antonio Rey holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Antonio Rey controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
24.28
Amedeo Grossi comes in with a late challenge on Shaun Jess. Amedeo Grossi is shown the yellow card! Shaun Jess gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
26.44
Zoltan Desailly threads a neat ball through to Alessandro Adami. Alessandro Adami controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is on top of it. Good save!
28.38
Stan Pearce chips the ball to his team mate, Andy Gemmill. Andy Gemmill makes a probing pass to Renato De Sole. Renato De Sole shoots from long range but it flies wide!
32.06
Andy Gemmill flicks a high pass forward to Renato De Sole who brings the ball under control. Renato De Sole knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
33.40
Paolo Mccann catches Alessandro Adami on the ankles. Paolo Mccann is warned by the referee! Alessandro Adami hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
34.19
Zoltan Desailly threads a neat ball through to Alessandro Adami. Alessandro Adami knocks in a cross ball towards Antonio Rey. Antonio Rey powers a header at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
36.42
Paolo Mccann controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Andy Gemmill. Andy Gemmill darts forward. Andy Gemmill lofts in a cross ball towards Robert Lampard. With a superhuman jump, Robert Lampard connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Robert Lampard!
42.04
Shaun Jess sees Zoltan Desailly in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Zoltan Desailly kicks a strong pass forward to Antonio Rey. Antonio Rey knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Ronnie Huckerby who gathers it comfortably.
44.38
Zoltan Desailly flicks a high pass forward. Alessandro Adami controls it well on his chest. Alessandro Adami shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Ronnie Huckerby.
45.00
Julian Hernandez takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Stan Nicholls gets to the ball and clears it up field.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. Plymouth Argyle appear unchanged since the first half. West Ham United also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
West Ham United start the second half!
51.20
Torsten Wieland makes a probing pass to Julian Williams. Julian Williams makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Antonio Rey. Antonio Rey knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
53.49
Paolo Mccann knocks the ball forward to Les Huckerby. Les Huckerby sees Robert Lampard in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Robert Lampard shoots from long range but Luke Bishop is on top of his game. Fabulous save!
59.56
With vision, Andy Gemmill plays the ball forward to Robert Lampard. Robert Lampard lofts in a cross ball towards Amedeo Grossi. Amedeo Grossi powers a header at goal. Magnificent block by Torsten Wieland!
60.24
Julian Hernandez threads the ball through to Eduardo Santos. Eduardo Santos knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Robert Formon.
61.58
Torsten Wieland chips the ball to his team mate, Julian Hernandez. Julian Hernandez decides to run forward with the ball. Julian Hernandez knocks in a cross ball towards Alessandro Adami. Alessandro Adami fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
67.38
Moussa Jonquet hits a low pass to Zoltan Desailly. Zoltan Desailly flicks a high pass forward. Alessandro Adami controls it well on his chest. Alessandro Adami shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Ronnie Huckerby!
71.40
Les Huckerby kicks a strong pass forward to Renato De Sole. Renato De Sole knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Shaun Jess.
72.29
Zoltan Desailly kicks a strong pass forward to Antonio Rey. Antonio Rey plays a quick one-two with Eduardo Santos and rushes in on goal... Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Antonio Rey provides some space. He curls a shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
77.34
Plymouth Argyle have made 3 substitutions with Ross White replacing Stan Nicholls, Harvey Ehiogu replacing Les Huckerby and Mick Middleton replacing Rio Blake .
78.40
Paolo Mccann threads a neat ball through to Andy Gemmill. Andy Gemmill threads the ball through to Amedeo Grossi. Amedeo Grossi knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
89.10
Julian Williams makes a probing pass to Antonio Rey. Antonio Rey lofts in a cross ball towards Alessandro Adami. Alessandro Adami beats his man to it with a header. The keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
90.00
Mick Middleton flicks a high pass forward. Robert Lampard controls it well on his chest. Robert Lampard lofts in a cross ball towards Amedeo Grossi. Amedeo Grossi makes a looping header on goal. Luke Bishop punches it away to safety.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

Plymouth Argyle

West Ham United
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
4
5
Shots off Target
2
4
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
40.9%
59.1%
Play Area
34.4%
40.9%
24.7%

Scorers
Robert Lampard 36
Alessandro Adami 62

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Alessandro Adami of West Ham United

Match Ratings
1.Ronnie Huckerby (GK)
7
2.Paolo Mccann (DEF)
6
3.Stan Pearce (DEF)
6
4.Robert Formon (DEF)
6
5.Rio Blake (MID)
6
6.Andy Gemmill (MID)
8
7.Les Huckerby (MID)
6
8.Stan Nicholls (MID)
6
9.Amedeo Grossi (ATT)yellow card
5
10.Renato De Sole (ATT)
6
11.Robert Lampard (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Mick Middleton (GK)
6
13.Harvey Ehiogu (ATT)
6
14.Ross White (ATT)
6

1.Luke Bishop (GK)
6
2.Moussa Jonquet (DEF)
6
3.Shaun Jess (DEF)
6
4.Torsten Wieland (DEF)
7
5.Del Lofthouse (DEF)
6
6.Julian Hernandez (MID)
8
7.Julian Williams (MID)
7
8.Zoltan Desailly (MID)
8
9.Eduardo Santos (ATT)
6
10.Alessandro Adami (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Antonio Rey (ATT)
6
 
12.Martin Hendrie (MID)
0
13.Gavin Laver (ATT)
0
14.Graeme Duberry (ATT)
0