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Match Report

Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at London Stadium where West Ham United play host to Leicester City. A crowd of 17,606 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
West Ham United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Leicester City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.


0.00
West Ham United kick off!
2.47
Steve Smith controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Dion Kitson. Dion Kitson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alex Davidson.
4.36
Darren Clemence kicks a strong pass forward to Malcolm Boyd. Malcolm Boyd chips the ball to his team mate, Adam Potts. Adam Potts lofts in a cross ball towards Danny Rodgers. Danny Rodgers flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! Rodolfo Cano has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
8.21
Nicola Lodi makes a simple pass to Greg Impey. Greg Impey knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
10.47
Oscar Fusco brings the ball forward. Oscar Fusco knocks the ball to his team mate, Greg Impey. Greg Impey shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
12.13
Malcolm Boyd passes the ball forward to Adam Potts. Adam Potts knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
20.24
Ronnie Impey controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alistair Beattie. Alistair Beattie knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Darren Clemence.
27.15
Ronnie Impey surges forward with the ball. Ronnie Impey shoots from outside the area but somehow Emanuele Buffon manages to keep it out.
32.12
Alex Davidson makes a beautiful solo run. Alex Davidson knocks the ball forward to Danny Rodgers. Danny Rodgers makes a probing pass to Greg Impey but he's offside!
34.33
Steve Smith brings the ball forward. Steve Smith lofts in a cross ball towards Alistair Beattie. Alistair Beattie is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
40.42
James Middleton kicks a strong pass forward to Dion Kitson. Dion Kitson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alistair Beattie but he's offside!
44.33
Alex Davidson surges forward with the ball. Alex Davidson passes the ball forward to Greg Impey. Greg Impey knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Menno Lanckohr chips the ball to his team mate, Thomas Wesselmann. Thomas Wesselmann deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steve Mendez. Steve Mendez tries a spectacular long range effort but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
Leicester City kick off and get the second half underway!
48.31
William Paviot makes a probing pass to Nicola Lodi. Nicola Lodi knocks the ball to his team mate, Danny Rodgers. Danny Rodgers plays a perfect one-two with Greg Impey and rushes in on goal... Danny Rodgers shoots from just inside the box but it curls horrendously wide!
55.17
Ian Brown threads the ball through to Thomas Wesselmann. Thomas Wesselmann makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alistair Beattie. Alistair Beattie tries a spectacular long range effort but Emanuele Buffon is on top of it.
59.23
Steve Mendez clumsily knocks into Darren Clemence. The referee calls over Steve Mendez and shows him a yellow card! Darren Clemence runs off the knock.
61.53
Billy Gemmell sees space and advances. Billy Gemmell knocks the ball forward to Steve Mendez. Steve Mendez shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Emanuele Buffon!
69.38
William Paviot deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Malcolm Boyd. Malcolm Boyd threads the ball through to Danny Rodgers. Danny Rodgers goes all the way! Danny Rodgers rockets a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
71.41
Ian Brown flicks the ball to his team mate, Ronnie Impey. Ronnie Impey knocks the ball to his team mate, Steve Mendez. Steve Mendez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
75.33
Steve Smith deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Alistair Beattie. Alistair Beattie goes all the way! Alistair Beattie takes a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
78.56
West Ham United are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Leicester City's defence.
81.46
Malcolm Boyd makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Greg Impey. Greg Impey shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Rodolfo Cano.
85.38
Menno Lanckohr surges forward with the ball. Menno Lanckohr makes a probing pass to Dion Kitson. Dion Kitson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
89.43
Nicola Lodi takes it forward alone. Nicola Lodi knocks in a cross ball towards Greg Impey. Greg Impey is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Danny Rodgers of West Ham United

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 2 vs 1
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 3 vs 5
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 3 vs 3
Offsides
Offsides: 1 vs 2
Fouls
Fouls: 0 vs 1
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 40.7894736842105 vs 59.2105263157895
Play Area
Home team third: 30.26%, Midfield: 44.74%, Away team third: 25.00%