Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at London Stadium where West Ham United play host to Bristol City. A crowd of 16,481 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
West Ham United are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Bristol City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Omer Gray.
The pitch is in good condition.
West Ham United are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Bristol City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Omer Gray.
0.00
0-0Bristol City start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.49
0-0Phil Jack sees space and advances. Phil Jack runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Phil Jack edges inside the box! Phil Jack muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but Rodrigo Gomez reads it well. Excellent save!
6.45
0-0Claus Lundekvam clumsily knocks into Noel Higginbotham. The referee warns Claus Lundekvam to calm down! Noel Higginbotham carries on, but is struggling a bit.
9.14
Dale Morris flicks a high pass forward. Jermaine Unsworth controls it well on his chest. Jermaine Unsworth runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Jermaine Unsworth shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Rodrigo Gomez manages to gather it.
12.21
1-0Alun Plowright kicks a strong pass forward to Matt Matteo. Matt Matteo knocks the ball forward to Rafael Santos. Rafael Santos lofts in a cross ball towards Jorge Anaya. Jorge Anaya makes a convincing header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
27.42
1-0Jermaine Unsworth threads a neat ball through to Jason Milburn. Jason Milburn knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Mamar Leroy.
28.08
Matt Matteo passes the ball forward to Jorge Anaya. Jorge Anaya flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Santos controls it well on his chest. Rafael Santos knocks in a cross ball towards Pius Wisgerhof. Pius Wisgerhof fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is more than a match for it. Good save!
32.41
Jamie Priestley makes a simple pass to Dale Morris. Dale Morris controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Luke Vassell. Luke Vassell shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Rodrigo Gomez comfortably smothers it!
36.20
Jorge Anaya knocks the ball forward to Ronnie Van Der Sleen. Ronnie Van Der Sleen whips in a cross ball towards Luis Antunes. Luis Antunes knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Alpay Kayis gathers the ball up comfortably. Top class keeping!
38.05
Phil Jack makes a probing pass to Julian Herrera. Julian Herrera threads a neat ball through to Billy Thirlwell. Billy Thirlwell skips past Matt Matteo! Billy Thirlwell looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but somehow Rodrigo Gomez manages to keep it out.
40.50
1-0Jamie Priestley catches Claus Lundekvam on the ankles. The referee calls over Jamie Priestley and warns him to calm down! Claus Lundekvam runs off the knock.
45.00
Claus Lundekvam breaks forward. Claus Lundekvam flicks a high pass forward. Mike Waters holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mike Waters lofts in a cross ball towards Ronnie Van Der Sleen. Ronnie Van Der Sleen finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Alpay Kayis had no chance!! Goal for West Ham United!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
Both teams emerge for the second half. West Ham United appear unchanged since the first half. Bristol City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Bristol City players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
West Ham United kick off the second half!
49.49
Dale Morris chips the ball to his team mate, Jermaine Unsworth. Jermaine Unsworth flicks the ball to his team mate, Luke Vassell. Luke Vassell controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but somehow Rodrigo Gomez manages to keep it out.
51.18
2-0Billy Thirlwell flicks a high pass forward. Jason Milburn holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jason Milburn puts a great ball through. Julian Herrera races clear but the linesman lifts his flag. Offside by the narrowest of margins!
59.27
Ronnie Van Der Sleen threads the ball through to Jorge Anaya. Jorge Anaya plays a one-two with Ronnie Van Der Sleen and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Jorge Anaya provides some space. He shoots at goal but Alpay Kayis is on top of it.
60.35
2-0Bristol City have made 2 substitutions with Nigel Makin replacing Noel Higginbotham and Terry Forbes replacing Billy Thirlwell .
73.40
2-0Phil Jack makes a simple pass to Dale Morris. Dale Morris threads a neat ball through to Terry Forbes. Terry Forbes shoots from outside the area but he balloons it over the crossbar!
77.03
Bristol City have made a substitution with Joe Smithe replacing Phil Jack .
79.40
Jorge Anaya darts forward. Jorge Anaya knocks in a cross ball towards Pius Wisgerhof. Pius Wisgerhof connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it flies well off target!
83.04
Matt Matteo makes a simple pass to Rafael Santos. Rafael Santos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mike Waters but the linesman indicates offside!
85.11
Dale Morris makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Nigel Makin. Nigel Makin makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luke Vassell. Luke Vassell sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
87.27
Mike Waters flicks a high pass forward. Luis Antunes collects the pass. Luis Antunes knocks in a cross ball towards Ronnie Van Der Sleen. Ronnie Van Der Sleen gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The keeper is on top of it. Good keeping!
89.21
Dale Morris comes in with a late challenge on Luis Antunes. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Luis Antunes grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
2-0Showing composure, Jorge Anaya laces a weighted ball forward to Rafael Santos. Rafael Santos knocks in a cross ball towards Mike Waters. Joe Smithe comes in with a late challenge on Mike Waters. Mike Waters appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Rodrigo Gomez (GK)
8
2. Mamar Leroy (DEF)
6
3. Matt Matteo (DEF)
6
4. Claus Lundekvam (DEF)
6
5. Alun Plowright (DEF)
6
6. Mike Waters (MID)
7
7. Jorge Anaya (MID)
9
8. Ronnie Van Der Sleen (ATT)
8
9. Rafael Santos (ATT)
7
10. Luis Antunes (ATT)
6
11. Pius Wisgerhof (ATT)
6
12. Gary Morrison (DEF)
0
13. Pablo Garrido (MID)
0
14. Callum Hopkin (GK)
0
1. Alpay Kayis (GK)
7
2. Phil Jack (DEF)
8
3. Jamie Priestley (DEF)
6
4. Dale Morris (DEF)
6
5. Stanley Eadie (MID)
6
6. Noel Higginbotham (MID)
6
7. Jermaine Unsworth (MID)
7
8. Julian Herrera (MID)
6
9. Jason Milburn (ATT)
6
10. Luke Vassell (ATT)
6
11. Billy Thirlwell (ATT)
6
12. Joe Smithe (DEF)
6
13. Nigel Makin (MID)
6
14. Terry Forbes (ATT)
6