Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Colchester Community Stadium where Colchester United play host to West Ham United. A crowd of 20,142 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Colchester United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while West Ham United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Michael Milligan.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Colchester United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while West Ham United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Michael Milligan.
0.00
0-0West Ham United kick off and get the first half underway!
6.55
0-0Darren Mckay makes a probing pass to Gary Standing. Gary Standing flicks a high pass forward. Craig Davies controls it well on his chest. Craig Davies controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but slams it into the crowd!
9.08
0-0Steven Sheringham takes a quick throw-in, which Brendan Mcgovern takes on the chest. Brendan Mcgovern flicks a high pass forward to Darren Boateng who brings the ball under control. Darren Boateng shoots from long range. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
12.35
0-0Eddie Impey threads a neat ball through to Sieme Gentile. Sieme Gentile knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Stijn Veldeman.
14.48
1-0Darren Mckay threads a neat ball through to Abel Almeida. Abel Almeida chips the ball to his team mate, Sieme Gentile. Sieme Gentile whips in a cross ball towards Michael Blatsis. Michael Blatsis is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Michael Blatsis!
27.43
1-0With a delightful solo run, Gary Standing stretches the opposition's defence. Gary Standing makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Michael Blatsis but he's offside!
28.07
Hassan El-Khalej deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steven Sheringham. Steven Sheringham chips the ball to his team mate, Darren Boateng. Darren Boateng whips in a cross ball towards Robert Mowbray. Robert Mowbray is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great keeping!
30.03
Eddie Impey changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Eddie Impey whips in a cross ball towards Michael Blatsis. With a superhuman jump, Michael Blatsis connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
34.12
1-0Brendan Mcgovern flicks a high pass forward to Neves Capucho Cribari who brings the ball under control. Neves Capucho Cribari knocks the ball to his team mate, Darren Boateng. Darren Boateng muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball curls but is blocked by Marcel Bischoff's outstretched leg.
40.27
1-0Stijn Veldeman comes in with a late challenge on Craig Davies. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Craig Davies hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.21
Steven Sheringham makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Darren Boateng. Darren Boateng puts a great ball through. Robert Mowbray runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
45.00
Scott Pearson runs straight at the opposition's defence. Scott Pearson makes a beautiful attacking pass to the feet of Darren Boateng. Some good footwork from Darren Boateng provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Colchester United appear unchanged since the first half. West Ham United also appear unchanged since the first half. The West Ham United players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Colchester United start the second half!
49.24
Abel Almeida flicks a high ball forward to Sieme Gentile who takes it down. Sieme Gentile knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.13
1-0Scott Pearson hacks Gary Standing from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Gary Standing carries on, but is struggling a bit.
60.07
1-0West Ham United have made 2 substitutions with Alfredo Moya replacing Neves Capucho Cribari and Bill Philips replacing Steven Sheringham .
65.48
Bill Philips sees a break and surges forward. Bill Philips plays a scrappy one-two with Alfredo Moya and stumbles forward towards the goal... Bill Philips looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
69.51
Brendan Mcgovern darts forward. Brendan Mcgovern makes a simple pass, allowing Alfredo Moya to run into the box. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Alfredo Moya provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal but it's well over the bar!
71.49
1-0Sieme Gentile comes in with a late challenge on Hassan El-Khalej. The referee warns Sieme Gentile to calm down! Hassan El-Khalej hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
77.29
West Ham United have made a substitution with Ralph Moore replacing Darren Boateng .
78.33
Gary Standing knocks the ball forward to Craig Davies. Craig Davies knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alex Collins.
79.22
Marcel Bischoff brings the ball forward. Marcel Bischoff passes the ball forward to Craig Davies. Craig Davies plays a quick one-two with Sieme Gentile and rushes in on goal... Craig Davies looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
84.38
Scott Pearson knocks the ball forward to Robert Mowbray. Robert Mowbray plays a quick one-two with Ralph Moore and rushes in on goal... Robert Mowbray shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
87.21
Gary Standing knocks the ball forward to Craig Davies. Craig Davies knocks in a cross ball towards Michael Blatsis. Michael Blatsis shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
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
| Michael Blatsis 14, 87 |
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Michael Blatsis of Colchester United |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Matthias Hamann (GK)
6
2. Marcel Bischoff (DEF)
7
3. Darren Mckay (DEF)
7
4. Cristiano Jesus (DEF)
6
5. Eddie Impey (MID)
6
6. Gary Standing (MID)
7
7. Abel Almeida (MID)
6
8. Nigel Simonsen (MID)
6
9. Michael Blatsis (ATT)
9
10. Craig Davies (ATT)
7
11. Sieme Gentile (ATT)
6
12. David Newton (GK)
0
13. Benedetto Galli (DEF)
0
14. Christian Kistner (ATT)
0
1. Vegard Johnsen (GK)
6
2. Alex Collins (DEF)
6
3. Hassan El-Khalej (DEF)
6
4. Meziane Ramdani (DEF)
6
5. Stijn Veldeman (DEF)
5
6. Brendan Mcgovern (MID)
7
7. Steven Sheringham (MID)
6
8. Scott Pearson (MID)
6
9. Darren Boateng (ATT)
6
10. Robert Mowbray (ATT)
6
11. Neves Capucho Cribari (ATT)
6
12. Bill Philips (MID)
6
13. Ralph Moore (ATT)
6
14. Alfredo Moya (ATT)
6