Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at London Stadium where West Ham United play host to Watford. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
West Ham United are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Watford appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Lee Stone.
The pitch is in good condition.
West Ham United are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Watford appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Lee Stone.
0.00
0-0Watford start the match!
4.22
0-0Liborio Aleman knocks the ball to his team mate, Altti Gadd. Altti Gadd makes a simple pass to Eduardo Verges. Eduardo Verges tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
6.04
John Winterburn threads a neat ball through to Paulo Tavares. Paulo Tavares advances inside the box! Some awkward footwork from Paulo Tavares provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
8.09
0-0Nicola Carlo Robbiati catches Altti Gadd on the ankles. Nicola Carlo Robbiati is shown the yellow card! Altti Gadd runs off the knock.
10.26
0-0Altti Gadd flicks a high pass forward. Jacob James holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jacob James whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Grantt. Daniel Grantt outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but somehow Duncan Elliott manages to keep it out.
14.41
0-0Liborio Aleman controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Altti Gadd. Altti Gadd flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Grantt collects the pass. Daniel Grantt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.19
Jurgen Moeliker threads a neat ball through to Jacob James. Jacob James lofts in a cross ball towards Eduardo Verges. Eduardo Verges heads the ball goalwards but somehow Duncan Elliott manages to keep it out.
20.18
0-0Jurgen Moeliker clumsily knocks into Alex Daylly. The referee warns Jurgen Moeliker to calm down! Alex Daylly runs off the knock.
21.41
Nelson Severs hits a low pass to Altti Gadd. With imagination, Altti Gadd picks a pass forward to Daniel Grantt. Daniel Grantt finds some space and shoots from distance but is denied by Duncan Elliott. Excellent save.
27.10
Arek Gadocha knocks the ball forward to Nicola Carlo Robbiati. Nicola Carlo Robbiati knocks the ball forward to Mark Prete. Mark Prete knocks in a cross ball towards Garry Strachan. Garry Strachan makes a looping header on goal but it flies just off target!
32.50
0-0Alex Daylly makes a simple pass to Paulo Tavares. Paulo Tavares passes the ball forward but Mark Prete is offside!
34.32
Altti Gadd flicks a high pass forward to Thomas Döring who brings the ball under control. Thomas Döring rushes past Arek Gadocha! Thomas Döring rockets a shot on goal but it's a lousy effort!
38.37
1-0Jurgen Moeliker controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jacob James. Jacob James lofts in a cross ball towards Eduardo Verges. Eduardo Verges is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. What a cracker!! Duncan Elliott had no chance!! Goal for West Ham United!
45.00
Liborio Aleman barges into Nicola Carlo Robbiati. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Nicola Carlo Robbiati runs off the knock.
45.00
1-0Free kick to Watford just outside the area...
45.00
Garry Strachan slowly runs up and whips a curling shot around the wall. The keeper stretches and manages to keep it out. So close!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. West Ham United appear unchanged since the first half. Watford also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
The whistle blows and West Ham United get the second half underway!
47.52
Nicola Carlo Robbiati flicks a high pass forward. Garry Strachan controls it well on his chest. Garry Strachan deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mark Prete but the linesman indicates offside!
48.41
1-0Liborio Aleman sees Altti Gadd in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Altti Gadd sees Eduardo Verges in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Eduardo Verges whips in a cross ball towards Jacob James. Marcel Schulze comes in with a late challenge on Jacob James. Jacob James appeals for a penalty! The referee hasn't seen anything wrong!!
55.39
Altti Gadd passes the ball forward to Thomas Döring. Thomas Döring knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Duncan Elliott who gathers it comfortably.
59.41
Liborio Aleman flicks a high pass forward. Altti Gadd holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Altti Gadd chips the ball to his team mate, Daniel Grantt. Daniel Grantt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.37
Nelson Severs plays the ball forward to Jurgen Moeliker. Jurgen Moeliker flicks a high pass forward to Eduardo Verges who brings the ball under control. Eduardo Verges lofts in a cross ball towards Jacob James. Jacob James rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
69.07
Arek Gadocha threads a neat ball through to John Winterburn. John Winterburn makes a probing pass to Garry Strachan. Garry Strachan shoots from 25 yards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
71.34
Jurgen Moeliker makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daniel Grantt. Daniel Grantt shoots from distance but somehow Duncan Elliott manages to keep it out.
75.40
Nelson Severs kicks a strong pass forward to Jurgen Moeliker. Jurgen Moeliker passes the ball forward to Jacob James. Jacob James finds some space and shoots from distance. Duncan Elliott gets down and covers it.
77.41
Showing composure, Altti Gadd plays the ball forward to Daniel Grantt. Daniel Grantt lofts in a cross ball towards Jacob James. Jacob James makes a convincing header. Duncan Elliott picks it out of the air!
78.41
Altti Gadd threads the ball through to Eduardo Verges. Eduardo Verges knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
84.52
Altti Gadd threads a neat ball through to Daniel Grantt. Daniel Grantt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
89.33
Jurgen Moeliker receives the ball from a throw-in from Altti Gadd. Jurgen Moeliker flicks a high ball forward to Thomas Döring who takes it down. Thomas Döring lofts in a cross ball towards Jacob James. Jacob James fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Harry Emerton (GK)
6
2. Runar Iversen (DEF)
6
3. Nelson Severs (DEF)
6
4. Liborio Aleman (DEF)
6
5. Verges Ouattara (DEF)
6
6. Jurgen Moeliker (MID)
7
7. Altti Gadd (MID)
8
8. Thomas Döring (ATT)
7
9. Eduardo Verges (ATT)
8
10. Jacob James (ATT)
9
11. Daniel Grantt (ATT)
6
12. Paolo Houwing (DEF)
0
13. Don Morrison (MID)
0
14. Marcos Lopez (ATT)
0
1. Duncan Elliott (GK)
8
2. Abraham Koné (DEF)
6
3. Marcel Schulze (DEF)
6
4. Arek Gadocha (DEF)
6
5. Les Marr (DEF)
6
6. John Winterburn (MID)
6
7. Nicola Carlo Robbiati (MID)
6
8. Alex Daylly (MID)
6
9. Garry Strachan (ATT)
6
10. Mark Prete (ATT)
6
11. Paulo Tavares (ATT)
6
12. Danny Simonsen (GK)
0
13. Frank Lineker (MID)
0
14. Demetrio Santoni (ATT)
0