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Match Report

Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at London Stadium where West Ham United play host to Aston Villa. A crowd of 18,693 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
West Ham United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Aston Villa appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.


0.00
The whistle blows and Aston Villa get the match underway!
2.49
Patrick Schenning sees space and advances. Patrick Schenning knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dani‘l Sørensen who gathers it comfortably.
4.53
Ivo Marbus makes a simple pass to Syd Woodcock. Syd Woodcock chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Seifert. Paul Seifert tries a spectacular strike but Dani‘l Sørensen is on top of it.
6.24
Guy Aelbrecht makes a simple pass to Henk Stroeve. Henk Stroeve passes the ball forward to Federico Tosto. Federico Tosto knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Zeljko Laybutt who gathers it comfortably.
8.03
Ugo Westwood sees space and advances. Ugo Westwood shoots from long range. Zeljko Laybutt easily smothers it.
9.57
Jari Barck knocks the ball to his team mate, Marvin Shaw. Marvin Shaw knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
16.36
Ivo Marbus makes a simple pass to Paul Seifert. Paul Seifert sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Dani‘l Sørensen easily smothers it!
20.05
Ivo Marbus flicks the ball to his team mate, Xavier Orellana. Xavier Orellana flicks the ball to his team mate, Syd Woodcock. Syd Woodcock cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
21.22
Patrick Schenning sees a break and surges forward. Patrick Schenning shoots from long range but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
27.12
Jari Barck knocks the ball forward to Federico Tosto. Federico Tosto knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Zeljko Laybutt who gathers it comfortably.
30.22
Tahar El-Khalej hoofs the ball up the pitch. Federico Tosto knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.12
Frank Redknapp sees space and advances. Frank Redknapp knocks the ball to his team mate, Marvin Shaw. Marvin Shaw whips in a cross ball towards Federico Tosto. Federico Tosto is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Magnificent save by Zeljko Laybutt!
38.22
Jari Barck flicks the ball to his team mate, Marvin Shaw. Marvin Shaw knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
40.13
Xavier Orellana catches Guy Aelbrecht on the ankles. The referee calls over Xavier Orellana and warns him to calm down! Guy Aelbrecht hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.45
Jari Barck knocks the ball forward to Luciano Figueroa. Luciano Figueroa goes all the way! Luciano Figueroa tries a spectacular strike. It curls slightly but Zeljko Laybutt manages to gather it comfortably.
45.00
Jari Barck threads the ball through to Luciano Figueroa. Luciano Figueroa plays a perfect one-two with Federico Tosto and rushes in on goal... Luciano Figueroa shoots from just inside the box but it is tipped over by Zeljko Laybutt.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!


45.00
West Ham United kick off and get the second half underway!
47.02
Patrick Schenning makes a simple pass to Syd Woodcock. Syd Woodcock goes all the way! Syd Woodcock shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
48.14
Henk Stroeve kicks a strong pass forward to Federico Tosto. Federico Tosto knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
51.34
Jari Barck kicks a strong pass forward to Marvin Shaw. Marvin Shaw knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
54.29
Henk Stroeve makes a simple pass to Marvin Shaw. Marvin Shaw knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
60.55
Henk Stroeve kicks a strong pass forward to Luciano Figueroa. Luciano Figueroa shoots from 25 yards but it is tipped over by Zeljko Laybutt.
65.16
Jonatan Farnerud controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Xavier Orellana. Xavier Orellana finds some space and shoots from distance but it curls horrendously wide!
67.11
Aston Villa are easily keeping West Ham United at bay, but can't capitalise on it.
69.38
Tahar El-Khalej sees space and advances. Tahar El-Khalej controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Luciano Figueroa. Luciano Figueroa lofts in a cross ball towards Marvin Shaw. Marvin Shaw flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
71.54
Xavier Orellana comes in with a late challenge on Guy Aelbrecht. Xavier Orellana is warned by the referee again! Guy Aelbrecht grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
75.50
Ivo Marbus makes a simple pass to Syd Woodcock. Syd Woodcock tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
78.18
Jari Barck advances with the ball. Jari Barck knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stephan Zermatten.
81.48
Jari Barck makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luciano Figueroa. Luciano Figueroa lofts in a cross ball towards Federico Tosto. Federico Tosto heads the ball goalwards. Zeljko Laybutt easily smothers it.
84.52
Jonatan Farnerud makes a probing pass to Xavier Orellana. Xavier Orellana knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Seifert. Paul Seifert connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
90.00
Guy Aelbrecht flicks the ball to his team mate, Henk Stroeve. Henk Stroeve makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marvin Shaw. Marvin Shaw makes a probing pass to Luciano Figueroa but he's offside!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle


The man of the match was awarded to Zeljko Laybutt of Aston Villa

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 0 vs 0
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 7 vs 2
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 0 vs 6
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 0
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 65.8227848101266 vs 34.1772151898734
Play Area
Home team third: 26.58%, Midfield: 43.04%, Away team third: 30.38%