Match Report
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Match Report
It is a thoroughly wet and miserable day here at London Stadium where West Ham United play host to Portsmouth. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both West Ham United and Portsmouth are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both West Ham United and Portsmouth are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0West Ham United kick off!
10.19
0-0Arjen Roy deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Lucas Risco. Lucas Risco deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mohammed Gyan. Mohammed Gyan lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Rummenigge. Paul Rummenigge is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
12.23
0-0Mohammed Gyan comes in with a late challenge on Eben Gargo. The referee calls over Mohammed Gyan and shows him a yellow card! Eben Gargo runs off the knock.
16.59
Arjen Roy comes in with a late challenge on Graeme Newton. The referee calls over Arjen Roy and shows him a yellow card! Graeme Newton runs off the knock.
18.20
Julián Castillo threads the ball through to Steinar Berg. Steinar Berg lofts in a cross ball towards Mohammed Gyan. Mohammed Gyan is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
22.06
0-0Arek Wilimowski makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Pedro Williams. Pedro Williams knocks in a cross ball towards Graeme Newton. Graeme Newton directs the ball goalwards with his head. Pontus Bergmark manages to gather it comfortably.
24.45
0-0The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
26.14
Jonathan Serrant controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Graeme Newton. Graeme Newton plays a perfect one-two with Pedro Williams and rushes in on goal... Graeme Newton shoots from just inside the box. It curls slightly but Pontus Bergmark manages to gather it comfortably.
30.39
Julián Castillo takes it forward alone. Julián Castillo lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Rummenigge. Paul Rummenigge is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but John Mckinlay is on top of it.
38.49
0-0Julián Castillo sees a break and surges forward. Julián Castillo knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.36
Arek Wilimowski flicks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Williams. Pedro Williams shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Portsmouth kick off and get the second half underway!
47.03
Lucas Risco chips the ball to his team mate, Paul Rummenigge. Paul Rummenigge knocks in a cross ball towards Steinar Berg. Steinar Berg flicks the ball with his head. John Mckinlay easily picks it out of the air!
48.27
Arjen Roy chips the ball to his team mate, Hakan Ayaz. Hakan Ayaz sees space and advances. Hakan Ayaz whips in a cross ball towards Steinar Berg. Steinar Berg directs the ball goalwards with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
51.21
Alun Gower deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mohammed Gyan. Mohammed Gyan lofts in a cross ball towards Paul Rummenigge. Paul Rummenigge is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it is tipped over by John Mckinlay.
53.50
Lucas Risco makes a probing pass to Steinar Berg. Steinar Berg knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Rummenigge. Paul Rummenigge is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
54.34
Jonathan Serrant controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Graeme Newton. Graeme Newton goes all the way! Graeme Newton rockets a shot on goal but somehow Pontus Bergmark manages to keep it out.
57.23
Lucas Risco surges forward with the ball. Lucas Risco flicks the ball to his team mate, Steinar Berg. Steinar Berg takes a shot at goal. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
59.52
Lucas Risco threads the ball through to Steinar Berg. Steinar Berg shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
73.20
Arek Wilimowski makes a simple pass to Pedro Williams. Pedro Williams shoots from long range but it is tipped over by Pontus Bergmark.
75.43
0-1Alun Gower deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Steinar Berg. Steinar Berg whips in a cross ball towards Paul Rummenigge. Paul Rummenigge is unmarked! He powers a header at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
85.22
Lucas Risco makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mohammed Gyan. Mohammed Gyan knocks in a cross ball towards Paul Rummenigge. Paul Rummenigge is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Paul Rummenigge scores for Portsmouth!!
90.00
Julián Castillo threads the ball through to Paul Rummenigge. Paul Rummenigge shoots from 25 yards. John Mckinlay easily smothers it.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
4
8
Shots off Target
1
4
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
38.8%
61.2%
Play Area
32.8%
46.3%
20.9%
Scorers
| Paul Rummenigge 75, 85 |