Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at London Stadium where West Ham United play host to Middlesbrough. A crowd of 20,658 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
West Ham United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Middlesbrough appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
West Ham United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Middlesbrough appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Middlesbrough kicking off!
2.31
0-0José Rocha flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Lozano. Jose Lozano threads the ball through to Maurits Quansah. Maurits Quansah chips the ball to his team mate, Manuel Nervo. Manuel Nervo tries a spectacular strike. Magnificent save by John Mckinlay!
6.36
0-0Gavin Peckham clumsily knocks into Pedro Williams. Gavin Peckham is warned by the referee! Pedro Williams grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
8.25
0-0Arek Wilimowski passes the ball forward to Luca Dalakis. Luca Dalakis knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.47
José Rocha sees a break and surges forward. José Rocha makes a simple pass to Maurits Quansah. Maurits Quansah knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.47
0-0Joris Cairo catches Manuel Nervo on the ankles. Joris Cairo is given a warning by the referee! Manuel Nervo stretches but gets up unharmed.
24.01
0-0José Rocha clumsily knocks into Luca Dalakis. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Luca Dalakis runs off the knock.
27.34
Eben Gargo chips the ball to his team mate, Arek Wilimowski. Arek Wilimowski makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luca Dalakis. Luca Dalakis lofts in a cross ball towards Mick Murrin. Mick Murrin powers a header at goal but it is tipped over by Stefano Morrone.
28.43
0-0Yksel Spong chips the ball to his team mate, Arek Wilimowski. Arek Wilimowski flicks the ball to his team mate, Luca Dalakis. Luca Dalakis sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it flies wide!
34.04
Agustín Peña barges into Arek Wilimowski. The referee calls over Agustín Peña and shows him a yellow card! Arek Wilimowski grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
38.52
0-1Maximiliano Rubio deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Agustín Peña. Agustín Peña chips the ball to his team mate, Petros Christodoulakis. Petros Christodoulakis whips in a cross ball towards Manuel Nervo. Manuel Nervo directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
44.55
Agustín Peña knocks the ball forward to Manuel Nervo. Manuel Nervo knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to John Mckinlay who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The second half starts with West Ham United kicking off!
48.34
Joris Cairo makes a beautiful solo run. Joris Cairo passes the ball forward to Pedro Williams. Pedro Williams plays a perfect one-two with Mick Murrin and rushes in on goal... Pedro Williams rockets a shot on goal. Stefano Morrone is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
53.29
Arek Wilimowski controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pedro Williams. Pedro Williams sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. It's miles wide!
55.59
Yksel Spong kicks a strong pass forward to Arek Wilimowski. Arek Wilimowski knocks the ball forward to Pedro Williams. Pedro Williams makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mick Murrin. Mick Murrin shoots from just inside the box. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
59.55
Yuri Kharine kicks a strong pass forward to Manuel Nervo. Manuel Nervo knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Joris Cairo.
60.08
Yksel Spong makes a probing pass to Nacer Amrani. Nacer Amrani controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Luca Dalakis. Luca Dalakis passes the ball forward to Pedro Williams. Pedro Williams tries a spectacular strike but it is miles over!
61.22
Agustín Peña deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Petros Christodoulakis. Petros Christodoulakis knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Eben Gargo.
63.50
Gavin Peckham threads the ball through to Yuri Kharine. Yuri Kharine flicks the ball to his team mate, Manuel Nervo. Manuel Nervo shoots from long range. The ball comes in low, but John Mckinlay easily smothers it!
67.19
Jonathan Serrant sees a break and surges forward. Jonathan Serrant knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
75.23
Joris Cairo kicks a strong pass forward to Jonathan Serrant. Jonathan Serrant surges forward with the ball. Jonathan Serrant goes all the way! Jonathan Serrant cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
79.43
Agustín Peña hacks Nacer Amrani from behind! The referee calls over Agustín Peña and warns him to calm down! Nacer Amrani runs off the knock.
81.51
Yuri Kharine makes a probing pass to Maurits Quansah. Maurits Quansah shoots from distance. Magnificent save by John Mckinlay!
84.22
Joris Cairo flicks the ball to his team mate, Arek Wilimowski. Arek Wilimowski sees space and advances. Arek Wilimowski knocks the ball to his team mate, Mick Murrin. Mick Murrin tries a spectacular strike but it is miles over!
87.14
Yuri Kharine makes a simple pass to Maurits Quansah. Maurits Quansah knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Joris Cairo.
89.44
Agustín Peña surges forward with the ball. Agustín Peña shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
90.00
Arek Wilimowski decides to run forward with the ball. Arek Wilimowski knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Krunoslav Petrovic.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
5
0
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
1
4
Yellow Cards
0
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
61.4%
38.6%
Play Area
30.1%
43.4%
26.5%
Scorers