Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at London Stadium where West Ham United play host to Coventry City. A crowd of 20,396 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 Coventry City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nelson Fuchs.
The pitch is in poor condition.
West Ham United are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Coventry City appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Nelson Fuchs.
0.00
0-0Coventry City start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.14
0-1Francisco Castro flicks the ball to his team mate, Tobias Haller. Tobias Haller whips in a cross ball towards Les Tiler. Les Tiler is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
6.04
0-1Tobias Haller flicks a high pass forward. Christian Neudecker controls it well on his chest. Christian Neudecker sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Good keeping!
9.30
Ole Gunnar Solskjær flicks a high pass forward. Martin Hierro controls it well on his chest. Martin Hierro passes the ball forward to Nathan Gatt. Nathan Gatt knocks in a cross ball towards Luis Antunes. Luis Antunes outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. Eishun Kaita is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
12.55
Ole Gunnar Solskjær flicks a high pass forward. Mike Waters holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mike Waters shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Eishun Kaita effortlessly smothers it!
14.09
Fernando Santos passes the ball forward to Christian Neudecker. Christian Neudecker lofts in a cross ball towards Les Tiler. With a superhuman jump, Les Tiler connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but Zac Diaz is on top of his game. Good save!
15.18
Isaiah Peckham deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nathan Gatt. Nathan Gatt knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Hierro. Martin Hierro powers a header at goal but is denied by Eishun Kaita. Excellent save.
16.13
Ole Gunnar Solskjær surges forward with the ball. With great vision, Ole Gunnar Solskjær plays the ball forward to Mike Waters. Mike Waters shoots from outside the area. Good keeping from Eishun Kaita as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
17.36
1-1Corner kick to West Ham United. Mike Waters plays it out to the edge of the box. Carl Campbell makes some space for himself and shoots at goal his aim is horrendously poor!
21.28
Claude Leclercq flicks a high pass forward to Alex Burley who brings the ball neatly under control. Alex Burley chips the ball to his team mate, Luis Antunes. Luis Antunes knocks in a cross ball towards Mike Waters. Mike Waters flicks the ball with his head but it is tipped over by Eishun Kaita.
27.35
1-1Terry Barmby plays the ball forward to Fernando Santos. With a delightful solo run, Fernando Santos stretches the opposition's defence. Fernando Santos lofts in a cross ball towards Christian Neudecker. Christian Neudecker connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but it is shockingly off target!
28.44
Terry Barmby takes it forward alone. Terry Barmby takes it forward alone. Terry Barmby shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
30.27
Isaiah Peckham flicks a high ball forward to Martin Hierro who takes it down. Martin Hierro whips in a cross ball towards Luis Antunes. With a superhuman jump, Luis Antunes connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it is tipped over by Eishun Kaita.
31.10
Mike Waters takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Claude Leclercq tries a spectacular strike. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
33.54
Mike Waters kicks a strong pass forward to Isaiah Peckham. Isaiah Peckham whips in a cross ball towards Nathan Gatt. Nathan Gatt is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Magnificent save by Eishun Kaita!
34.19
Mike Waters sees Luis Antunes in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Luis Antunes whips in a cross ball towards Mike Waters. Mike Waters knocks the ball goalwards with his head but Eishun Kaita is on top of it.
36.34
Showing composure, Isaiah Peckham plays the ball forward to Mike Waters. Mike Waters knocks in a cross ball towards Isaiah Peckham. Isaiah Peckham makes a looping header on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
40.47
Showing composure, Alex Burley plays the ball forward to Mike Waters. Mike Waters hits a low pass to Isaiah Peckham. Isaiah Peckham lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Alvarez. Rafael Alvarez directs the ball goalwards with his head. Good keeping from Eishun Kaita as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
41.10
2-1Mike Waters takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Les Tiler reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
42.31
Carl Campbell runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Carl Campbell flicks the ball to his team mate, Isaiah Peckham. Isaiah Peckham rockets a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Eishun Kaita manages to gather it.
45.00
2-1Terry Barmby catches Rafael Alvarez on the ankles. Terry Barmby is given a warning by the referee! Rafael Alvarez hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. West Ham United appear unchanged since the first half. Coventry City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Coventry City players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
West Ham United kick off and get the second half underway!
51.12
Isaiah Peckham kicks a strong pass forward to Rafael Alvarez. Rafael Alvarez shoots from distance but is denied by Eishun Kaita. Excellent save.
54.28
Fernando Santos passes the ball forward to Christian Neudecker. Christian Neudecker shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
60.21
Without breaking stride, Claude Leclercq plays the ball forward to Isaiah Peckham. Isaiah Peckham whips in a cross ball towards Martin Hierro. Martin Hierro makes a convincing header but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
61.51
2-1Les Tiler kicks a strong pass forward to Christian Neudecker. Christian Neudecker makes a probing pass to Robert Kasper but he's offside!
69.09
2-1Ebi Lato catches Mike Waters on the ankles. Ebi Lato is shown the yellow card! Mike Waters hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.18
Alex Burley advances with the ball. Alex Burley controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Isaiah Peckham. Isaiah Peckham whips in a cross ball towards Martin Hierro. Martin Hierro makes a convincing header. Good keeping from Eishun Kaita as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
72.33
Mike Waters takes the corner, chipping the ball to the near post. Some silky footwork from Nathan Gatt provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
79.37
2-1Ole Gunnar Solskjær flicks a high pass forward. Mike Waters holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mike Waters flicks a high pass forward. Martin Hierro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Martin Hierro knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
83.30
Tobias Haller brings the ball forward. Tobias Haller shoots from 20 yards. Zac Diaz comfortably gets down and covers it.
85.01
Francisco Castro controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fernando Santos. Fernando Santos chips the ball to his team mate, Robert Kasper. Robert Kasper shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
89.54
Fernando Santos deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Robert Kasper. Robert Kasper tries a spectacular long range effort but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
90.00
Fernando Santos passes the ball forward to Tobias Haller. Tobias Haller shoots from long range. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
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Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Zac Diaz (GK)
8
2. Claude Leclercq (DEF)
6
3. Alex Burley (DEF)
7
4. Ole Gunnar Solskjær (DEF)
7
5. Carl Campbell (DEF)
6
6. Mike Waters (MID)
8
7. Isaiah Peckham (MID)
9
8. Martin Hierro (ATT)
6
9. Rafael Alvarez (ATT)
6
10. Luis Antunes (ATT)
8
11. Nathan Gatt (ATT)
7
12. Jan Simonsen (MID)
0
13. Jose Ramirez (ATT)
0
14. Rafael Fernandes (ATT)
0
1. Eishun Kaita (GK)
9
2. Hamilton Segura (DEF)
6
3. Terry Barmby (DEF)
6
4. Darius Potts (DEF)
6
5. Ebi Lato (DEF)
5
6. Fernando Santos (MID)
7
7. Tobias Haller (MID)
7
8. Francisco Castro (MID)
6
9. Christian Neudecker (ATT)
6
10. Les Tiler (ATT)
7
11. Robert Kasper (ATT)
6
12. Anthony Price (DEF)
0
13. Graham Peckham (MID)
0
14. Alun Boyd (ATT)
0