Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at London Stadium where West Ham United play host to Notts County. A crowd of 17,865 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
West Ham United are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Notts County appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Daniel Mendonca.
The pitch is in poor condition.
West Ham United are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Notts County appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Daniel Mendonca.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Notts County kicking off!
2.30
1-0Seeing a gap ahead, Daniel Winterburn plays the ball forward to John Ripley. John Ripley knocks the ball forward to Tiago Viana. Tiago Viana knocks in a cross ball towards Hauke Engels. Hauke Engels connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
6.01
1-0Kevin Cleland kicks a strong pass forward to Tiago Viana. Tiago Viana lofts in a cross ball towards Alberto Monteiro. Alberto Monteiro makes a convincing header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Great save!
12.56
1-0John Ripley flicks a high pass forward. Nicolas Alvarez controls it well on his chest. Nicolas Alvarez threads the ball through to Albert Vila. Albert Vila knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Vincenzo Graffiedi.
14.26
Graeme Hackworth sees a break and surges forward. Graeme Hackworth whips in a cross ball towards Nathan Bryant. Nathan Bryant gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but Jan Vennegoor Hill reads it well. Great save!
16.09
Vincenzo Graffiedi hits a low pass to Jon Ravelli. Jon Ravelli whips in a cross ball towards Graeme Hackworth. Graeme Hackworth connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is tipped over by Jan Vennegoor Hill.
17.57
1-0Corner kick to Notts County. Rocco R. Circello plays it short to Vincenzo Graffiedi. Vincenzo Graffiedi flicks the ball on with his first touch. Jan Vennegoor Hill scrambles forward, punching the ball out to safety!
20.06
Hauke Engels threads a neat ball through to Albert Vila. Albert Vila advances inside the box! Albert Vila shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Maurice Van Fessem with no chance!! Goal for West Ham United!
24.16
Nicolas Alvarez kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Brady. Scott Brady shoots from outside the area. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
26.54
Vincenzo Graffiedi sees Rocco R. Circello in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Rocco R. Circello knocks in a cross ball towards Nathan Bryant. Nathan Bryant fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head but is denied by Jan Vennegoor Hill. Excellent save.
27.55
Hauke Engels flicks a high pass forward. Albert Vila collects the pass. Albert Vila shoots from 20 yards. Good keeping from Maurice Van Fessem as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
29.14
It's a corner kick. Hauke Engels kicks a low ball in to towards the near post. Rocco R. Circello gets to the ball and clears it up field.
30.01
Hauke Engels knocks the ball forward to Scott Brady. Scott Brady shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Maurice Van Fessem manages to gather it.
32.48
2-0Hauke Engels makes a probing pass to Albert Vila. Albert Vila whips in a cross ball towards Nicolas Alvarez. Nicolas Alvarez makes a deft header but it slams into the crowd!
34.43
Nicolas Alvarez threads a neat ball through to Hauke Engels. Hauke Engels flicks a high pass forward. Nicolas Alvarez controls it well on his chest. Nicolas Alvarez shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Maurice Van Fessem manages to gather it.
42.15
Kevin Cleland sees space and advances. Kevin Cleland flicks a high pass forward to Hauke Engels who brings the ball under control. Hauke Engels controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. West Ham United appear unchanged since the first half. Notts County also appear unchanged since the first half. The Notts County players seem much more motivated whilst the West Ham United players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.
45.00
West Ham United kick off the second half!
53.12
2-0Graeme Hackworth catches Nicolas Alvarez on the ankles. The referee brings Graeme Hackworth to one side and gives him a warning! Nicolas Alvarez runs off the knock.
54.43
2-0Hauke Engels makes a probing pass to Scott Brady. Scott Brady knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Hauke Engels is offside!
60.39
2-0Notts County have made 2 substitutions with Norberto Segura replacing Graeme Hackworth and Alberto Costa replacing Nathan Bryant .
61.48
Nicolas Alvarez flicks a high pass forward. Albert Vila holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Albert Vila lofts in a cross ball towards Tiago Viana. Tiago Viana jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
66.30
Federico Espinal hits it upfield. Jon Ravelli lofts in a cross ball towards Vincenzo Graffiedi. Vincenzo Graffiedi connects with a diving header but it's a woeful effort!
67.50
Jose Javier Butragueno flicks a high pass forward. Vincenzo Graffiedi collects the pass. Vincenzo Graffiedi makes a probing pass to Jon Ravelli. Jon Ravelli whips in a cross ball towards Thomas Arnold. Thomas Arnold powers a header at goal but Jan Vennegoor Hill is on top of it.
71.37
3-0Vincenzo Graffiedi clumsily knocks into Hauke Engels. The referee calls over Vincenzo Graffiedi and shows him a yellow card! Hauke Engels hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
73.26
Vincenzo Graffiedi knocks the ball to his team mate, Rocco R. Circello. Rocco R. Circello lofts in a cross ball towards Jon Ravelli. Jon Ravelli fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. Jan Vennegoor Hill is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
77.30
West Ham United have made 3 substitutions with Tomˆs Vermeulen replacing Kevin Cleland, Stanley Cope replacing Hauke Engels and Norman Scowcroft replacing Tiago Viana and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
78.36
Stanley Cope hits a low pass to Scott Brady. Scott Brady lofts in a cross ball towards Albert Vila. Albert Vila rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Maurice Van Fessem didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
79.58
Mark Ebbinge flicks a high pass forward. Vincenzo Graffiedi holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Vincenzo Graffiedi flicks a high ball forward to Thomas Arnold who takes it down. Thomas Arnold knocks in a cross ball towards Jon Ravelli. Jon Ravelli makes a deft header but it is miles over!
81.17
3-1Jose Javier Butragueno flicks a high ball forward to Alberto Costa who takes it down. Alberto Costa lofts in a cross ball towards Thomas Arnold. Thomas Arnold makes a looping header on goal but somehow Daniel Winterburn happens to be in the right place to block it.
85.13
Nicolas Alvarez passes the ball forward to Norman Scowcroft. Norman Scowcroft makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Nicolas Alvarez. Nicolas Alvarez rockets a shot on goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
Vincenzo Graffiedi barges into Tomˆs Vermeulen. The referee calls over Vincenzo Graffiedi and warns him to calm down! Tomˆs Vermeulen runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Jan Vennegoor Hill (GK)
7
2. John Ripley (DEF)
6
3. Kevin Cleland (DEF)
6
4. Daniel Winterburn (DEF)
6
5. Jermaine Lofthouse (DEF)
6
6. Nicolas Alvarez (MID)
8
7. Hauke Engels (MID)
9
8. Scott Brady (ATT)
6
9. Albert Vila (ATT)
9
10. Tiago Viana (ATT)
8
11. Alberto Monteiro (ATT)
6
12. Tomˆs Vermeulen (DEF)
6
13. Stanley Cope (MID)
6
14. Norman Scowcroft (ATT)
6
1. Maurice Van Fessem (GK)
7
2. Jon Wetherall (DEF)
6
3. Federico Espinal (DEF)
6
4. Jose Javier Butragueno (DEF)
6
5. Mark Ebbinge (DEF)
6
6. Graeme Hackworth (MID)
6
7. Vincenzo Graffiedi (MID)
6
8. Thomas Arnold (ATT)
6
9. Jon Ravelli (ATT)
7
10. Nathan Bryant (ATT)
6
11. Rocco R. Circello (ATT)
7
12. Norberto Segura (MID)
6
13. Ottavio Rachini (MID)
0
14. Alberto Costa (ATT)
6