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 Stoke City. A crowd of 20,101 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
West Ham United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Stoke City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by David Ince.
The pitch is in good condition.
West Ham United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Stoke City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by David Ince.
0.00
0-0West Ham United start the game by kicking off the first half!
4.16
0-0Kevin Cleland surges forward with the ball. Kevin Cleland flicks a high ball forward to Albert Vila who takes it down. Albert Vila shoots from outside the area. Sebastian Merino easily gets down and covers it.
6.58
0-0Nwankwo Shilton flicks a high ball forward to Graeme Hackworth who takes it down. Graeme Hackworth makes a beautiful solo run. Graeme Hackworth knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
8.25
0-0Craig Ferguson comes in with a late challenge on Albert Vila. The referee calls over Craig Ferguson and shows him a yellow card! Albert Vila hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
14.07
Tiago Fernandes passes the ball forward to Graeme Hackworth. Graeme Hackworth surges forward with the ball. Graeme Hackworth lofts in a cross ball towards Zbigniew Iwan. Zbigniew Iwan makes a looping header on goal. Arthur Vassell didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
15.04
0-0John Ripley flicks a high ball forward to Kevin Cleland who takes it down. Kevin Cleland changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Kevin Cleland shoots from 25 yards but it flies just wide!
16.55
0-1Nwankwo Shilton knocks the ball to his team mate, Fabian Ziegl. Fabian Ziegl passes the ball forward to Patrick Copping. Patrick Copping lofts in a cross ball towards Fabian Ziegl. Fabian Ziegl outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
20.55
0-1Daniel Moreno threads the ball through to Albert Vila. Albert Vila makes a probing pass to Daniel Moreno but he's offside!
30.22
Jose Ramirez flicks a high pass forward. Albert Vila controls it well on his chest. Albert Vila flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Moreno controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Daniel Moreno muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball comes in low, but Sebastian Merino effortlessly smothers it!
32.29
Jose Ramirez chips the ball to his team mate, Nicolas Alvarez. Nicolas Alvarez makes a beautiful pass to the feet of John Mcleod. John Mcleod makes a probing pass to Nicolas Alvarez but he's offside!
36.44
Nicolas Alvarez flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Moreno collects the pass. Daniel Moreno knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Sebastian Merino who gathers it comfortably.
44.33
Hauke Engels makes a simple pass to Albert Vila. Albert Vila knocks in a cross ball towards Hauke Engels. Hauke Engels flicks the ball with his head. Sebastian Merino picks it out of the air!
45.00
Tiago Fernandes pushes up the pitch. Tiago Fernandes makes a beautiful solo run. Tiago Fernandes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
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. Stoke City 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
Stoke City kick off and get the second half underway!
51.06
0-1Graeme Hackworth makes a probing pass to Tomasz Zaidan. Tomasz Zaidan knocks in a cross ball towards Zbigniew Iwan. Zbigniew Iwan directs the ball goalwards with his head. John Ripley sticks out a leg. His wonderful reaction block keeps it out!
54.18
Kevin Cleland flicks a high pass forward to Daniel Moreno who brings the ball under control. Daniel Moreno controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Hauke Engels. Hauke Engels makes a defence splitting pass to John Mcleod. John Mcleod makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball comes in low, but Sebastian Merino smothers it!
55.55
Nicolas Alvarez flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Moreno holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Daniel Moreno cuts inside the box! Some good footwork from Daniel Moreno provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Sebastian Merino with no chance!! Goal for West Ham United!
60.31
Seeing a gap ahead, Jermaine Lofthouse laces a weighted ball forward to Nicolas Alvarez. Nicolas Alvarez sees Scott Brady in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Scott Brady flicks a high pass forward. John Mcleod controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. John Mcleod shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
63.56
John Ripley threads a neat ball through to Albert Vila. Albert Vila skips past Nwankwo Shilton! Albert Vila comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it flies just wide!
65.49
Hauke Engels hits a low pass to Albert Vila. Albert Vila edges inside the box! Some superb footwork from Albert Vila provides some space. He curls a shot at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
73.35
Fabian Ziegl threads a neat ball through to Patrick Copping. Patrick Copping knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
77.50
1-1West Ham United have made 3 substitutions with Tomˆs Vermeulen replacing Jermaine Lofthouse, Stanley Cope replacing Hauke Engels and Fredrik Ball replacing Albert Vila .
87.05
John Ripley hacks Craig Ferguson from behind! The referee calls over John Ripley and shows him a yellow card! Craig Ferguson stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
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. Arthur Vassell (GK)
6
2. John Ripley (DEF)
6
3. Kevin Cleland (DEF)
8
4. Jose Ramirez (DEF)
6
5. Jermaine Lofthouse (DEF)
6
6. Nicolas Alvarez (MID)
7
7. Hauke Engels (MID)
7
8. Daniel Moreno (MID)
9
9. Scott Brady (ATT)
6
10. Albert Vila (ATT)
7
11. John Mcleod (ATT)
6
12. Tomˆs Vermeulen (DEF)
6
13. Fredrik Ball (ATT)
6
14. Stanley Cope (MID)
6
1. Sebastian Merino (GK)
8
2. Silvain Gentenaar (DEF)
6
3. Tiago Fernandes (DEF)
7
4. Nwankwo Shilton (DEF)
6
5. Graeme Hackworth (MID)
7
6. Fabian Ziegl (MID)
9
7. Edmundo Guardiola (MID)
6
8. Craig Ferguson (MID)
5
9. Patrick Copping (ATT)
6
10. Tomasz Zaidan (ATT)
6
11. Zbigniew Iwan (ATT)
6
12. Youri Nikiforov (DEF)
0
13. Vitor Pinheiro (MID)
0
14. Ruggero Dani (ATT)
0