Match Report
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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 Crystal Palace. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
West Ham United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Crystal Palace appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Hapgood.
The pitch is in great condition.
West Ham United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Crystal Palace appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Hapgood.
0.00
0-0West Ham United get the match underway!
4.13
0-0Martim Williams knocks the ball to his team mate, Javier Sanhueza. Javier Sanhueza tries a spectacular long range effort but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
6.05
0-0Martim Williams passes the ball forward to Krunoslav Prosinecki. Krunoslav Prosinecki knocks in a cross ball towards Javier Sanhueza. Javier Sanhueza connects with a diving header. The keeper is on top of it. Great save!
10.54
0-1Simon Rodgers flicks a high pass forward. Krunoslav Prosinecki holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Krunoslav Prosinecki cuts inside the box! Krunoslav Prosinecki side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Crystal Palace!
14.14
Fredrik Drake knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Grantt. Daniel Grantt lofts in a cross ball towards Eduardo Verges. Eduardo Verges rises majestically and gets a header on goal but Vincent Morisot is on top of it.
22.06
Verges Touré advances with the ball. Verges Touré lofts in a cross ball towards Javier Sanhueza. Javier Sanhueza knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Harry Emerton picks it out of the air!
24.21
Verges Touré flicks a high pass forward to Alexander Kurth who brings the ball under control. Alexander Kurth shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Harry Emerton. Excellent save.
26.45
0-1Fredrik Drake makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eduardo Verges. Eduardo Verges knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Hassan Leonhardsen.
27.08
Hakan Kayis flicks a high pass forward. Simon Rodgers collects the pass. Simon Rodgers makes an attacking run forward. Simon Rodgers knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
28.47
0-1Hassan Leonhardsen sees Verges Touré in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Verges Touré flicks a high ball forward to Krunoslav Prosinecki who takes it down. Krunoslav Prosinecki runs straight at the defence! Krunoslav Prosinecki comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out. Runar Iversen steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
32.38
Verges Touré surges forward with the ball. Verges Touré rushes past Nelson Severs! Verges Touré makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Harry Emerton!
42.33
Liborio Aleman makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Altti Gadd. Altti Gadd sees Jacob James in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jacob James shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Vincent Morisot manages to gather it.
45.00
Martim Williams advances with the ball. Martim Williams sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Magnificent save by Harry Emerton!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. West Ham United appear unchanged since the first half. Crystal Palace also appear unchanged since the first half. The West Ham United players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Crystal Palace kick off!
55.20
Simon Rodgers threads a neat ball through to Krunoslav Prosinecki. Krunoslav Prosinecki knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.16
0-1West Ham United have made a substitution with Thomas Döring replacing Jacob James .
61.24
Altti Gadd hits a low pass to Eduardo Verges. Eduardo Verges whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Grantt. With a superhuman jump, Daniel Grantt connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Daniel Grantt scores for West Ham United!!
69.03
1-1Krunoslav Prosinecki clumsily knocks into Liborio Aleman. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Liborio Aleman stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.16
Altti Gadd hits a low pass to Eduardo Verges. Eduardo Verges whips in a cross ball towards Thomas Döring. Thomas Döring gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but Vincent Morisot is on top of it.
73.34
1-1Simon Rodgers hacks Fredrik Drake from behind! The referee calls over Simon Rodgers and shows him a yellow card! Fredrik Drake carries on, but is struggling a bit.
75.50
Martim Williams makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Javier Sanhueza. Javier Sanhueza knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.49
Fredrik Drake comes in with a late challenge on Verges Touré. The referee calls over Fredrik Drake and shows him a yellow card! Verges Touré hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.17
1-1Hassan Leonhardsen makes a simple pass to Simon Rodgers. Simon Rodgers chips the ball to his team mate, Javier Sanhueza. Javier Sanhueza puts a great ball through. Alexander Kurth runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
79.51
Simon Rodgers sees Alexander Kurth in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Alexander Kurth shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
85.40
Verges Touré flicks a high pass forward to Alexander Kurth who brings the ball under control. Alexander Kurth plays a one-two with Krunoslav Prosinecki and advances towards the goal... Alexander Kurth tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
89.41
Verges Touré kicks a strong pass forward to Krunoslav Prosinecki. Krunoslav Prosinecki shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
90.00
Altti Gadd sees space and advances. Altti Gadd lofts in a cross ball towards Thomas Döring. Thomas Döring heads the ball goalwards. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Harry Emerton of West Ham United |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Harry Emerton (GK)
8
2. Runar Iversen (DEF)
6
3. Nelson Severs (DEF)
6
4. Liborio Aleman (DEF)
6
5. Verges Ouattara (DEF)
6
6. Gialuca Ventura (MID)
6
7. Fredrik Drake (MID)
5
8. Altti Gadd (MID)
8
9. Jacob James (ATT)
6
10. Eduardo Verges (ATT)
7
11. Daniel Grantt (ATT)
8
12. Vitor Oliveira (DEF)
0
13. Alexandre Castro (ATT)
0
14. Thomas Döring (ATT)
8
1. Vincent Morisot (GK)
7
2. Nicholas Pennant (DEF)
6
3. Hassan Leonhardsen (DEF)
7
4. Hakan Kayis (DEF)
6
5. Martim Williams (MID)
7
6. Verges Touré (MID)
8
7. Simon Rodgers (MID)
7
8. Ighli Graffiedi (MID)
6
9. Krunoslav Prosinecki (ATT)
8
10. Alexander Kurth (ATT)
6
11. Javier Sanhueza (ATT)
6
12. James Priestley (DEF)
0
13. Nils Lange (ATT)
0
14. Augustine Kanu (ATT)
0