Match Report
| Torquay United | Torquay United |  |  | West Ham United | West Ham United | ||||||||||||||||
| Steven Robertson | Steven Robertson | manager | Malcolm Clarke | Malcolm Clarke | |||||||||||||||||
| Ben Deane | B. Deane |  | 83 | G |  | 1 | | G | 71 |  | Jan Vennegoor Hill | J. Hill | |||||||||
| Ralph Holloway | R. Holloway | | 72 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 67 | | Shaun Lowe | S. Lowe | |||||||||
| Joe Redknapp | J. Redknapp | | 76 | D | | 3 | |  | D | 75 | | Anthony Woodgate | A. Woodgate | ||||||||
| Alfred Ehiogu | A. Ehiogu | | 74 | D | | | 4 | | D | 70 |  | Jose Ramirez | J. Ramirez | ||||||||
| Leandro Strasser | L. Strasser |  | 74 | D | | 5 | | D | 77 | | Robert Barmby | R. Barmby | |||||||||
| Nick Haynes | N. Haynes | | 83 | M | | 6 | | M | 80 |  | Manfred Haider | M. Haider | |||||||||
| Ferry Westerveld | F. Westerveld | | 82 | M | | 7 | | M | 86 |  | Manuel Nascimento | M. Nascimento | |||||||||
| Sol Ward | S. Ward | | 88 | M | | 8 | | A | 72 |  | Scott Brady | S. Brady | |||||||||
| Kevin Ljungberg | K. Ljungberg | | 86 | A | | 9 | | A | 75 | | Albert Vila | A. Vila | |||||||||
| Jamie Andrews | J. Andrews | | 78 | A | | 10 | | A | 80 |  | Augustine Ikpeba | A. Ikpeba | |||||||||
| Peter Hurst | P. Hurst | | 77 | A | | 11 | | A | 74 | | Fredrik Ball | F. Ball | |||||||||
| Titus Fowler | T. Fowler | | 79 | D | | 12 | | D | 66 | | James Hibbs | J. Hibbs | |||||||||
| Ian Todd | I. Todd | | 72 | M | | 13 | | M | 77 | | Stanley Cope | S. Cope | |||||||||
| Julian Palmer | J. Palmer | | 74 | A | | 14 | | A | 32 | | Niccolo Thatcher | N. Thatcher | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by Hanami |
Match Report
Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at Plainmoor Ground where Torquay United play host to West Ham United. A crowd of 20,235 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Torquay United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while West Ham United appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Ian Dublin.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Torquay United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while West Ham United appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Ian Dublin.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with West Ham United kicking off!
6.03
0-0Sol Ward deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nick Haynes. Nick Haynes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Jan Vennegoor Hill who gathers it comfortably.
9.47
0-0Kevin Ljungberg barges into Anthony Woodgate. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Anthony Woodgate runs off the knock.
12.26
Leandro Strasser arcs the ball upfield. Jamie Andrews knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Jose Ramirez.
15.42
0-0Ferry Westerveld flicks a high pass forward. Kevin Ljungberg collects the pass. Kevin Ljungberg lofts in a cross ball towards Nick Haynes. With a superhuman jump, Nick Haynes connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
16.44
Albert Vila sees a break and surges forward. Albert Vila knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Joe Redknapp.
18.55
Ralph Holloway changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Ralph Holloway shoots from 20 yards but it flies wide!
20.29
0-0Joe Redknapp makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Sol Ward. Sol Ward flicks a high pass forward to Peter Hurst who brings the ball under control. Peter Hurst shoots from outside the area but is denied by Jan Vennegoor Hill. Excellent save.
24.06
Scott Brady flicks a high ball forward to Manfred Haider who takes it down. Manfred Haider lofts in a cross ball towards Albert Vila. With a superhuman jump, Albert Vila connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it whistles just wide of the post!
32.57
Nick Haynes threads the ball through to Jamie Andrews. Jamie Andrews knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.58
0-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
40.30
Joe Redknapp advances with the ball. Joe Redknapp advances with the ball. Joe Redknapp knocks in a cross ball towards Nick Haynes. Nick Haynes rises majestically and gets a header on goal but Jan Vennegoor Hill is on top of it.
42.34
0-0Ralph Holloway knocks the ball to his team mate, Alfred Ehiogu. Without breaking stride, Alfred Ehiogu plays the ball forward to Ferry Westerveld. Ferry Westerveld lofts in a cross ball towards Kevin Ljungberg. With a superhuman jump, Kevin Ljungberg connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball comes off Anthony Woodgate and the loose ball is cleared up field.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. Torquay United appear unchanged since the first half. West Ham United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Torquay United players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
The whistle blows and Torquay United kick off!
49.39
Anthony Woodgate catches Sol Ward on the ankles. The referee calls over Anthony Woodgate and shows him a yellow card! Sol Ward hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
53.33
Robert Barmby makes a probing pass to Manfred Haider. Manfred Haider kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Brady. Scott Brady whips in a cross ball towards Manfred Haider. Manfred Haider connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent block by Ralph Holloway!
55.15
1-0Jamie Andrews flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Ljungberg. Kevin Ljungberg knocks in a cross ball towards Nick Haynes. Nick Haynes heads the ball goalwards. The ball takes a deflection leaving Jan Vennegoor Hill with no chance!! Goal for Torquay United!
60.33
1-0Torquay United have made 2 substitutions with Titus Fowler replacing Leandro Strasser and Ian Todd replacing Nick Haynes .
77.32
Torquay United have made a substitution with Julian Palmer replacing Jamie Andrews .West Ham United have made 2 substitutions with James Hibbs replacing Anthony Woodgate and Stanley Cope replacing Manfred Haider .
78.37
Ralph Holloway sees space and advances. Ralph Holloway makes a simple pass to Peter Hurst. Peter Hurst knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Stanley Cope.
79.19
Alfred Ehiogu passes the ball forward to Ian Todd. Ian Todd flicks a high pass forward. Ferry Westerveld controls it well on his chest. Ferry Westerveld shoots from distance. Wonderful reactions from Jan Vennegoor Hill keeps it out!
81.51
Ferry Westerveld sees Julian Palmer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Julian Palmer knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
83.56
Alfred Ehiogu controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Julian Palmer. Julian Palmer knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Ljungberg. With a superhuman jump, Kevin Ljungberg connects with the ball and heads it goalwards his aim is horrendously poor!
84.54
With some swift thinking, Joe Redknapp plays the ball forward to Ian Todd. Ian Todd takes it forward alone. Ian Todd knocks in a cross ball towards Kevin Ljungberg. Kevin Ljungberg gets a glancing touch on the cross ball which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
90.00
Ralph Holloway hits a low pass to Ian Todd. With a delightful solo run, Ian Todd stretches the opposition's defence. Ian Todd edges inside the box! Ian Todd cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Solid save from Jan Vennegoor Hill.
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 Kevin Ljungberg of Torquay United |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Ben Deane (GK)
6
2. Ralph Holloway (DEF)
8
3. Joe Redknapp (DEF)
7
4. Alfred Ehiogu (DEF)
6
5. Leandro Strasser (DEF)
6
6. Nick Haynes (MID)
8
7. Ferry Westerveld (MID)
7
8. Sol Ward (MID)
7
9. Kevin Ljungberg (ATT)
8
10. Jamie Andrews (ATT)
6
11. Peter Hurst (ATT)
6
12. Titus Fowler (DEF)
6
13. Ian Todd (MID)
8
14. Julian Palmer (ATT)
6
1. Jan Vennegoor Hill (GK)
7
2. Shaun Lowe (DEF)
6
3. Anthony Woodgate (DEF)
5
4. Jose Ramirez (DEF)
6
5. Robert Barmby (DEF)
6
6. Manfred Haider (MID)
7
7. Manuel Nascimento (MID)
6
8. Scott Brady (ATT)
6
9. Albert Vila (ATT)
6
10. Augustine Ikpeba (ATT)
6
11. Fredrik Ball (ATT)
6
12. James Hibbs (DEF)
6
13. Stanley Cope (MID)
6
14. Niccolo Thatcher (ATT)
0