Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at Sixfields Stadium where Northampton Town play West Ham United in this league cup game. A crowd of 18,428 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Northampton Town are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while West Ham United appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Northampton Town are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while West Ham United appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and West Ham United get the match underway!
2.03
0-0Richard Liddell surges forward with the ball. Richard Liddell shoots from 25 yards but it flies wide!
4.17
0-0Bas Schenning knocks the ball to his team mate, Jermaine Aloisi. Jermaine Aloisi shoots from 20 yards. Massimiliano Berg easily smothers it.
8.45
0-0Gerard De Goey kicks a strong pass forward to Cristiano Gamberini. Cristiano Gamberini knocks the ball to his team mate, Laurent Wilmots. Laurent Wilmots knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
9.02
Rodrigo Perez flicks the ball to his team mate, Dean Whelan. Dean Whelan shoots from 20 yards but somehow Massimiliano Berg manages to keep it out.
10.19
1-0Augusto Ednilson passes the ball forward to Cristiano Gamberini. Cristiano Gamberini makes a simple pass to Alexandre Santos. Alexandre Santos lofts in a cross ball towards Laurent Wilmots. Laurent Wilmots connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Laurent Wilmots scores for Northampton Town!!
14.43
Ishak Bendjedid brings the ball forward. Ishak Bendjedid knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Luiz Felipe Julinho who gathers it comfortably.
18.49
Rodrigo Perez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Dean Whelan. Dean Whelan shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Massimiliano Berg.
21.47
1-0Richard Liddell comes in with a late challenge on Bas Schenning. Richard Liddell is given a warning by the referee! Bas Schenning stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.40
Cristiano Gamberini threads the ball through to Laurent Wilmots. Laurent Wilmots knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Michael Egger.
27.06
Bas Schenning barges into Cristiano Gamberini. Bas Schenning is warned by the referee! Cristiano Gamberini hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
28.54
Jody Mortensen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Rodrigo Perez. Rodrigo Perez kicks a strong pass forward to Jermaine Aloisi. Jermaine Aloisi shoots from 25 yards but he balloons it over the crossbar!
30.46
Richard Liddell knocks the ball forward to Alexandre Santos. Alexandre Santos knocks in a cross ball towards Laurent Wilmots. Laurent Wilmots is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it flies wide!
32.22
1-0Dean Whelan comes in with a late challenge on Augusto Ednilson. Dean Whelan is given a warning by the referee! Augusto Ednilson grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
40.44
Alexandre Santos catches Michael Egger on the ankles. Alexandre Santos is warned by the referee! Michael Egger hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.08
Michael Egger controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Bas Schenning. Bas Schenning makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Dean Whelan. Dean Whelan knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.54
Rodrigo Perez makes a probing pass to Jermaine Aloisi. Jermaine Aloisi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Augusto Ednilson.
45.00
Bas Schenning knocks the ball to his team mate, Jermaine Aloisi. Jermaine Aloisi flicks the ball to his team mate, Dean Whelan. Dean Whelan shows great control and tries a shot on goal. Magnificent save by Massimiliano Berg!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
The whistle blows and Northampton Town get the second half underway!
47.51
Michael Egger threads the ball through to Bas Schenning. Bas Schenning threads the ball through to Jermaine Aloisi. Jermaine Aloisi shoots from outside the area. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
54.38
Walid Zemmouri controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Cristiano Gamberini. Cristiano Gamberini makes a beautiful solo run. Cristiano Gamberini shoots from 20 yards but somehow Luiz Felipe Julinho manages to keep it out.
55.55
Gerard De Goey sees space and advances. Gerard De Goey knocks the ball forward to Laurent Wilmots. Laurent Wilmots lofts in a cross ball towards Alexandre Santos. Alexandre Santos directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
59.17
Morris Bastin knocks the ball to his team mate, Spiros Hatzis. Spiros Hatzis makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jermaine Aloisi. Jermaine Aloisi makes a probing pass to Dean Whelan. Dean Whelan tries a spectacular strike but it is tipped over by Massimiliano Berg.
60.39
2-1The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
65.19
Morris Bastin makes a probing pass to Nick Kirkland. Nick Kirkland passes the ball forward to Jermaine Aloisi. Jermaine Aloisi controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
66.31
Cristiano Gamberini catches Bas Schenning on the ankles. Cristiano Gamberini is given a warning by the referee! Bas Schenning gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
69.23
Cristiano Gamberini passes the ball forward to Lucien Ndiefi. Lucien Ndiefi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Michael Egger.
72.52
Augusto Ednilson knocks the ball to his team mate, Cristiano Gamberini. Cristiano Gamberini chips the ball to his team mate, Lucien Ndiefi. Lucien Ndiefi knocks the ball forward to Alexandre Santos. Alexandre Santos takes a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Luiz Felipe Julinho manages to gather it comfortably.
75.49
Richard Liddell controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Lucien Ndiefi. Lucien Ndiefi knocks in a cross ball towards Laurent Wilmots. Laurent Wilmots is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
78.12
Nick Kirkland passes the ball forward to Dean Whelan. Dean Whelan shoots from distance. Magnificent save by Massimiliano Berg!
79.07
3-1Spiros Hatzis controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dean Whelan. Dean Whelan makes a probing pass to Jermaine Aloisi but he's offside!
83.04
Gerard De Goey makes a simple pass to Ishak Bendjedid. Ishak Bendjedid chips the ball to his team mate, Lucien Ndiefi. Lucien Ndiefi knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Luiz Felipe Julinho who gathers it comfortably.
84.01
Richard Liddell chips the ball to his team mate, Lucien Ndiefi. Lucien Ndiefi lofts in a cross ball towards Alexandre Santos. Alexandre Santos connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
89.47
Laurent Wilmots comes in with a late challenge on Morris Bastin. Laurent Wilmots is warned by the referee! Morris Bastin gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
Walid Zemmouri makes a probing pass to Richard Liddell. Richard Liddell knocks the ball forward to Laurent Wilmots. Laurent Wilmots lofts in a cross ball towards Lucien Ndiefi. Lucien Ndiefi flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Scorers
| Laurent Wilmots 10, 75 Alexandre Santos 56, 84 Lucien Ndiefi 91 | Jermaine Aloisi 48 |