Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
Hail stones bounce on the pitch here at London Stadium where West Ham United play host to Newcastle United. A crowd of 20,682 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
West Ham United are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Newcastle United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ian Matthews.
The pitch is in poor condition.
West Ham United are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Newcastle United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Ian Matthews.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Newcastle United kick off!
6.55
0-1Ben Mcgreal threads a neat ball through to Del Fenton. Del Fenton knocks in a cross ball towards Matthew Gyan. Matthew Gyan directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
9.17
0-1Del Fenton catches Isaiah Peckham on the ankles. The referee brings Del Fenton to one side and gives him a warning! Isaiah Peckham hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.41
0-1Ben Mcgreal kicks a strong pass forward to Del Fenton. Del Fenton knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
12.04
Mike Waters knocks the ball to his team mate, Luis Antunes. Luis Antunes knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Artur Ripanu who gathers it comfortably.
14.23
0-1Paul Carlton darts forward. Paul Carlton sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball comes in low, but Zac Diaz smothers it!
18.16
Seeing a gap ahead, Volodymyr Zgurovsky plays the ball forward to Ben Mcgreal. Ben Mcgreal flicks a high pass forward. Aaron Byrne comfortably collects the pass. Aaron Byrne knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ole Gunnar Solskjær.
22.10
0-1With some swift thinking, Ben Mcgreal plays the ball forward to Matthew Gyan. Matthew Gyan shoots from 20 yards but it whistles just wide of the post!
27.38
Isaiah Peckham darts forward. Isaiah Peckham whips in a cross ball towards Mike Waters. Mike Waters shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Artur Ripanu is on top of it.
28.02
Mike Waters flicks a high pass forward to Rafael Alvarez who brings the ball under control. Rafael Alvarez edges inside the box! Rafael Alvarez shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
30.17
0-1Isaiah Peckham hacks Matthew Gyan from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Matthew Gyan hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.42
0-1Paul Carlton makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Matthew Gyan. Matthew Gyan knocks the ball forward to Aaron Byrne but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
42.42
Alex Burley surges forward with the ball. Alex Burley makes a simple pass to Luis Antunes. Luis Antunes shoots from long range. Artur Ripanu gathers the ball up comfortably. He makes it look easy!
45.00
Claus Lundekvam threads a neat ball through to Mike Waters. Mike Waters flicks a high ball forward to Rafael Alvarez who takes it down. Rafael Alvarez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Artur Ripanu.
45.00
0-1Mike Waters takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Craig Mckay gets to the ball and clears it up field.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. West Ham United appear unchanged since the first half. Newcastle United 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
West Ham United kick off and get the second half underway!
53.49
Ole Gunnar Solskjær hacks Aaron Byrne from behind! The referee warns Ole Gunnar Solskjær to calm down! Aaron Byrne hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.07
Del Fenton threads a neat ball through to Aaron Byrne. Aaron Byrne whips in a cross ball towards Del Fenton. Del Fenton finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Superb reactions from Zac Diaz. What a save!
60.13
0-1West Ham United have made 2 substitutions with Jose Ramirez replacing Rafael Alvarez and Rafael Fernandes replacing Nathan Gatt .
61.21
Volodymyr Zgurovsky takes it forward alone. Volodymyr Zgurovsky flicks the ball to his team mate, Del Fenton. Del Fenton passes the ball forward to Ben Mcgreal. Ben Mcgreal rockets a shot on goal. Zac Diaz gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
63.31
Jason Carter hits a low pass to Paul Lockley. Paul Lockley chips the ball to his team mate, Matthew Gyan. Matthew Gyan deftly passes the ball to Paul Lockley, releasing him through on goal. Some good footwork from Paul Lockley provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
66.21
Ben Mcgreal advances with the ball. Ben Mcgreal knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.18
Jason Carter flicks the ball to his team mate, Paul Lockley. Paul Lockley threads the ball through to Paul Carlton. Paul Carlton passes the ball forward but Matthew Gyan is offside!
71.48
0-2Isaiah Peckham makes a probing pass to Mike Waters. Mike Waters sees Jose Ramirez just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Jose Ramirez shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball bounces but comes off Volodymyr Zgurovsky and goes wide.
72.40
Mike Waters takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the far post. Alex Burley side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Jason Carter.
79.58
Mike Waters runs up as Isaiah Peckham takes the throw-in, skillfully chesting the ball down to his feet. Mike Waters makes a simple pass to Luis Antunes. Luis Antunes shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Artur Ripanu smothers it!
81.20
Volodymyr Zgurovsky chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Carlton. Paul Carlton sees a break and surges forward. Paul Carlton whips in a cross ball towards Matthew Gyan. Matthew Gyan powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Matthew Gyan!
85.49
Ben Mcgreal flicks a high pass forward. Aaron Byrne controls it well on his chest. Aaron Byrne lofts in a cross ball towards Matthew Gyan. Matthew Gyan flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Zac Diaz had no chance!! Goal for Newcastle United!
89.40
0-4Claude Leclercq clumsily knocks into Matthew Gyan. Claude Leclercq is shown the yellow card! Matthew Gyan carries on, but is struggling a bit.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Matthew Gyan 7, 81, 85 Paul Lockley 63 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Matthew Gyan of Newcastle United |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Zac Diaz (GK)
6
2. Claude Leclercq (DEF)
5
3. Alex Burley (DEF)
6
4. Ole Gunnar Solskjær (DEF)
5
5. Claus Lundekvam (DEF)
6
6. Mike Waters (MID)
6
7. Isaiah Peckham (MID)
6
8. Martin Hierro (ATT)
6
9. Rafael Alvarez (ATT)
6
10. Luis Antunes (ATT)
6
11. Nathan Gatt (ATT)
6
12. Jan Simonsen (MID)
0
13. Jose Ramirez (ATT)
6
14. Rafael Fernandes (ATT)
6
1. Artur Ripanu (GK)
7
2. Volodymyr Zgurovsky (DEF)
7
3. Jason Carter (DEF)
6
4. Craig Mckay (DEF)
6
5. Kevin Deane (MID)
6
6. Ben Mcgreal (MID)
7
7. Paul Carlton (MID)
7
8. Paul Lockley (MID)
7
9. Aaron Byrne (ATT)
6
10. Matthew Gyan (ATT)
9
11. Del Fenton (ATT)
6
12. Robert Hackworth (DEF)
0
13. Frank Lineker (MID)
0
14. Seth Milligan (ATT)
0