Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at London Stadium where West Ham United play host to Birmingham City. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both West Ham United and Birmingham City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
Both West Ham United and Birmingham City are lined up in a 3-4-3 formation.
0.00
0-0Birmingham City get the match underway!
2.22
0-0Arek Wilimowski makes a simple pass to Luca Dalakis. Luca Dalakis controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it is tipped over by John Arne Normann.
3.31
0-0Arthur Lauderdale comes in with a late challenge on Simone Campi. The referee calls over Arthur Lauderdale and shows him a yellow card! Simone Campi runs off the knock.
6.48
0-0Ricardo Valle clumsily knocks into Simone Campi. Ricardo Valle is given a warning by the referee! Simone Campi runs off the knock.
8.18
Callum Gemmill controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Tore Andre Kvarme. Tore Andre Kvarme kicks a strong pass forward to Tryggvi Hjartarson. Tryggvi Hjartarson knocks in a cross ball towards Andres Ramos. Andres Ramos flicks the ball with his head. Magnificent save by John Mckinlay!
9.53
1-0Arek Wilimowski knocks the ball forward to Graeme Newton. Graeme Newton finds some space and shoots from distance. John Arne Normann is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
15.48
Simon Francke chips the ball to his team mate, Pedro Williams. Pedro Williams knocks the ball forward to Luca Dalakis. Luca Dalakis rockets a shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
20.25
2-0Jonathan Serrant knocks the ball to his team mate, Luca Dalakis. Luca Dalakis threads the ball through to Graeme Newton but he's offside!
21.44
Arek Wilimowski makes a simple pass to Pedro Williams. Pedro Williams shoots from outside the area. John Arne Normann easily smothers it.
22.10
Callum Gemmill makes a probing pass to Tore Andre Kvarme. Tore Andre Kvarme makes a probing pass to Andres Ramos. Andres Ramos plays a perfect one-two with Tryggvi Hjartarson and rushes in on goal... Andres Ramos tries a spectacular strike. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
27.23
2-1Tore Andre Kvarme kicks a strong pass forward to Simone Campi. Simone Campi knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ricardo Valle.
32.20
Ali Sinouh surges forward with the ball. Ali Sinouh lofts in a cross ball towards Andres Ramos. Andres Ramos flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! John Mckinlay has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
36.43
2-2Tomas Bergmark passes the ball forward to Ali Sinouh. Ali Sinouh takes it forward alone. Ali Sinouh whips in a cross ball towards Simone Campi. Simone Campi directs the ball goalwards with his head. It's miles wide!
40.36
Samuel Postiga controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Samuel Rosas. Samuel Rosas deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tryggvi Hjartarson. Tryggvi Hjartarson shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
42.52
Ricardo Valle makes a simple pass to Simon Francke. Simon Francke flicks the ball to his team mate, Luca Dalakis. Luca Dalakis deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Pedro Williams but the linesman indicates offside!
44.11
Ali Sinouh deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Andres Ramos. Andres Ramos knocks the ball forward to Simone Campi. Simone Campi shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and West Ham United kick off!
48.50
Ricardo Valle flicks the ball to his team mate, Arek Wilimowski. Arek Wilimowski makes a probing pass to Graeme Newton. Graeme Newton knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Samuel Postiga.
49.46
Tore Andre Kvarme sees space and advances. Tore Andre Kvarme sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it curls horrendously wide!
51.35
Frans Kurstot flicks the ball to his team mate, Tryggvi Hjartarson. Tryggvi Hjartarson chips the ball to his team mate, Simone Campi. Simone Campi rockets a shot on goal. What a cracker!! John Mckinlay had no chance!! Goal for Birmingham City!
54.37
Arthur Lauderdale makes a probing pass to Simon Francke. Simon Francke controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Graeme Newton. Graeme Newton plays a perfect one-two with Luca Dalakis and rushes in on goal... Graeme Newton makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
57.12
Graeme Newton clumsily knocks into Tomas Bergmark. Graeme Newton is warned by the referee! Tomas Bergmark stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.36
Joris Cairo decides to run forward with the ball. Joris Cairo flicks the ball to his team mate, Pedro Williams. Pedro Williams knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
66.47
Joris Cairo chips the ball to his team mate, Simon Francke. Simon Francke threads the ball through to Luca Dalakis. Luca Dalakis passes the ball forward but Graeme Newton is offside!
67.07
Ricardo Valle makes a simple pass to Simon Francke. Simon Francke threads the ball through to Graeme Newton. Graeme Newton knocks in a cross ball towards Pedro Williams. Pedro Williams is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Pedro Williams scores for West Ham United!!
90.00
3-3Tore Andre Kvarme comes in with a late challenge on Joris Cairo. The referee calls over Tore Andre Kvarme and shows him a yellow card! Joris Cairo grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!
Match Statistics
Goals
3
3
Shots on Target
6
4
Shots off Target
0
4
Offsides
3
0
Fouls
3
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
47.9%
52.1%
Play Area
33.8%
40.8%
25.4%
Scorers
| Graeme Newton 10 Luca Dalakis 15 Pedro Williams 67 | Andres Ramos 22, 32 Simone Campi 51 |