Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at London Stadium where West Ham United play Ross County in this friendly game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
West Ham United are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Ross County appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
The pitch is in poor condition.
West Ham United are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Ross County appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Ross County kick off!
4.14
0-0Gavin Niven knocks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Aguilar. Pedro Aguilar knocks in a cross ball towards Carlos Rodriguez. Carlos Rodriguez makes a convincing header but it curls horrendously wide!
8.54
Stanley Cope brings the ball forward. Stanley Cope lofts in a cross ball towards Albert Vila. Albert Vila heads the ball goalwards but it flies well off target!
10.14
0-0Carlos Rodriguez brings the ball forward. Carlos Rodriguez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
12.36
0-0Yaroslav Azatskyi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gavin Niven. Gavin Niven flicks a high pass forward. Pedro Aguilar holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Pedro Aguilar knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jan Vennegoor Hill who gathers it comfortably.
15.00
Stanley Cope knocks the ball forward to Fredrik Ball. Fredrik Ball lofts in a cross ball towards Stanley Cope. Stanley Cope connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Don Strachan gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
16.06
Gavin Niven flicks a high ball forward to Jorge Macias who takes it down. Jorge Macias lofts in a cross ball towards Gavin Niven. Gavin Niven jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
18.08
With imagination, Manfred Haider plays the ball forward to Scott Brady. Scott Brady knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ole Van Der Sleen.
21.09
Julian Menendez threads a neat ball through to Ole Van Der Sleen. Ole Van Der Sleen surges forward with the ball. Ole Van Der Sleen whips in a cross ball towards Matthew Oakley. Matthew Oakley connects with a diving header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
22.11
0-0Yaroslav Azatskyi hits a low pass to Stefan Seifert. Stefan Seifert flicks the ball to his team mate, Callum McGrory. Callum McGrory whips in a cross ball towards Carlos Rodriguez. Carlos Rodriguez connects with a diving header. The ball strikes Robert Barmby's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
23.40
0-0Corner kick to Ross County. Gavin Niven chips it out wide. Jorge Macias cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
28.24
With a delightful solo run, Pedro Aguilar stretches the opposition's defence. Pedro Aguilar lofts in a cross ball towards Jorge Macias. Jorge Macias jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball strikes Robert Barmby's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
29.54
0-0Gavin Niven takes a short corner kick, passing the ball to Matthew Oakley. Matthew Oakley flicks the ball on with his first touch. James Hibbs reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
30.11
Gavin Niven controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matthew Oakley. Matthew Oakley shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Jan Vennegoor Hill.
31.46
Yaroslav Azatskyi takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Stefan Seifert cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it's well over the bar!
32.07
0-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
34.27
0-0Carlos Rodriguez clumsily knocks into Stanley Cope. Carlos Rodriguez is given a warning by the referee! Stanley Cope stretches but gets up unharmed.
38.49
Ole Van Der Sleen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gavin Niven. Gavin Niven threads a neat ball through to Jorge Macias. Jorge Macias knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Shaun Lowe.
42.14
0-0Pedro Aguilar threads a neat ball through to Gavin Niven. Gavin Niven lofts in a cross ball towards Callum McGrory. Jose Ramirez catches Callum McGrory on the ankles. Callum McGrory appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
44.14
Stanley Cope comes in with a late challenge on Ole Van Der Sleen. Stanley Cope is warned by the referee! Ole Van Der Sleen runs off the knock.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. West Ham United appear unchanged since the first half. Ross County also appear unchanged since the first half. West Ham United switch their midfield play to Push Forward and their overall play to Long Ball. The Ross County players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
West Ham United kick off the second half!
47.37
Ole Van Der Sleen makes a strong solo run forward. Ole Van Der Sleen controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Callum McGrory. Callum McGrory knocks in a cross ball towards Jorge Macias. Jorge Macias makes a looping header on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
48.46
Gavin Niven knocks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Aguilar. Pedro Aguilar knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
49.43
Yaroslav Azatskyi sees a break and surges forward. Yaroslav Azatskyi knocks in a cross ball towards Jorge Macias. Jorge Macias powers a header at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
51.28
Seeing a gap ahead, Jose Ramirez plays the ball forward to Fredrik Ball. Fredrik Ball tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
55.58
Stanley Cope flicks a high pass forward. Fredrik Ball collects the pass. Fredrik Ball shoots from 20 yards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
57.40
Gavin Niven takes it forward alone. Gavin Niven knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stanley Cope.
59.58
Ole Van Der Sleen threads a neat ball through to Gavin Niven. Gavin Niven makes a probing pass to Pedro Aguilar. Pedro Aguilar tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
60.37
0-0West Ham United have made a substitution with Daniel Moreno replacing Manfred Haider .
61.46
Matthew Oakley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carlos Rodriguez. Carlos Rodriguez shoots from long range but it is shockingly off target!
63.54
0-1Gavin Niven flicks a high pass forward to Callum McGrory who brings the ball under control. Callum McGrory whips in a cross ball towards Pedro Aguilar. Pedro Aguilar outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
71.14
James Hibbs threads a neat ball through to Stanley Cope. Stanley Cope darts forward. Stanley Cope rushes past Ole Van Der Sleen! Stanley Cope muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Don Strachan!
73.25
Gavin Niven flicks a high ball forward to Jorge Macias who takes it down. Jorge Macias whips in a cross ball towards Gavin Niven. Gavin Niven rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
75.15
Robert Barmby plays the ball forward to Stanley Cope. Stanley Cope sees a break and surges forward. Stanley Cope knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stefan Seifert.
77.45
West Ham United have made a substitution with Brahim Haouche replacing Jose Ramirez .Ross County have made a substitution with Robert Anderton replacing Carlos Rodriguez .
79.24
James Hibbs threads the ball through to Augustine Ikpeba. Augustine Ikpeba makes an attacking run forward. Augustine Ikpeba shoots from 25 yards but somehow Don Strachan manages to keep it out.
81.15
Stanley Cope sees Fredrik Ball in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Fredrik Ball knocks in a cross ball towards Augustine Ikpeba. Augustine Ikpeba makes a looping header on goal but it rises well off target!
83.06
Stanley Cope plays the ball forward to Augustine Ikpeba. Augustine Ikpeba shoots from 25 yards but it is miles over!
84.32
Yaroslav Azatskyi hits a low pass to Julian Menendez. Julian Menendez knocks the ball to his team mate, Callum McGrory. Callum McGrory finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
85.47
Daniel Moreno knocks the ball to his team mate, Albert Vila. Albert Vila lofts in a cross ball towards Fredrik Ball. Fredrik Ball gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but somehow Don Strachan manages to keep it out.
89.08
James Hibbs chips the ball to his team mate, Brahim Haouche. Brahim Haouche hits a low pass to Scott Brady. Scott Brady advances inside the box! Ole Van Der Sleen catches Scott Brady on the ankles. Scott Brady appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
90.00
Brahim Haouche runs forward with the ball. Brahim Haouche runs straight at the opposition's defence. Brahim Haouche shoots from 20 yards but it's a woeful effort!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Jan Vennegoor Hill (GK)
8
2. Shaun Lowe (DEF)
6
3. James Hibbs (DEF)
6
4. Jose Ramirez (DEF)
6
5. Robert Barmby (DEF)
6
6. Manfred Haider (MID)
6
7. Stanley Cope (MID)
9
8. Scott Brady (ATT)
6
9. Albert Vila (ATT)
6
10. Augustine Ikpeba (ATT)
6
11. Fredrik Ball (ATT)
6
12. Brahim Haouche (DEF)
7
13. Daniel Moreno (MID)
6
14. Niccolo Thatcher (ATT)
0
1. Don Strachan (GK)
7
2. Stefan Seifert (DEF)
6
3. Ole Van Der Sleen (DEF)
7
4. Julian Menendez (DEF)
6
5. Yaroslav Azatskyi (DEF)
7
6. Pedro Aguilar (MID)
9
7. Gavin Niven (MID)
8
8. Carlos Rodriguez (ATT)
6
9. Jorge Macias (ATT)
6
10. Matthew Oakley (ATT)
6
11. Callum McGrory (ATT)
7
12. Alexandre Ribeiro (DEF)
0
13. Matt Morton (MID)
0
14. Robert Anderton (ATT)
6