Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at Ninian Park where Cardiff City play host to West Ham United. A crowd of 18,810 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
Cardiff City are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while West Ham United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Cardiff City are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while West Ham United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Cardiff City get the match underway!
3.40
0-0Julien Macé threads the ball through to Craig Dublin. Craig Dublin whips in a cross ball towards Stephan Nyarko. Stephan Nyarko is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it flies wide!
8.32
0-0Sékou Dimy makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Stephan Nyarko. Stephan Nyarko knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ricardo Valle.
9.28
0-0Luca Dalakis clumsily knocks into Roberto Pirri. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Roberto Pirri grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
10.39
Alpay Özalan passes the ball forward to Sékou Dimy. Sékou Dimy knocks the ball forward to Stephan Nyarko. Stephan Nyarko knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Dublin. Craig Dublin flicks the ball with his head but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
15.20
0-0Jonathan Serrant deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Luca Dalakis. Luca Dalakis kicks a strong pass forward to Pedro Williams but the referee indicates it's offside!
16.39
Esteban Ortega controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stephan Nyarko. Stephan Nyarko knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
18.59
Marco Marrocolo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stephane Oliveira. Stephane Oliveira flicks the ball to his team mate, Craig Dublin. Craig Dublin whips in a cross ball towards Stephan Nyarko. Stephan Nyarko is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
21.12
0-0Kevin Gemmill clumsily knocks into Julien Macé. The referee calls over Kevin Gemmill and warns him to calm down! Julien Macé hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
24.42
Craig Dublin barges into Eben Gargo. Craig Dublin is warned by the referee! Eben Gargo stretches but gets up unharmed.
27.41
Esteban Ortega hacks Jim Ward from behind! Esteban Ortega is shown the yellow card! Jim Ward carries on, but is struggling a bit.
28.16
Kevin Gemmill hacks Julien Macé from behind! Kevin Gemmill is given another warning by the referee! Julien Macé stretches but gets up unharmed.
34.04
Arthur Lauderdale flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Gemmill. Kevin Gemmill advances with the ball. Kevin Gemmill controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
39.56
0-0Marco Marrocolo barges into Luca Dalakis. Marco Marrocolo is shown the yellow card! Luca Dalakis stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.06
0-0Cardiff City are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate West Ham United's defence.
42.24
Esteban Ortega sees a break and surges forward. Esteban Ortega plays a perfect one-two with Stephan Nyarko and rushes in on goal... Esteban Ortega rockets a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half
45.00
West Ham United start the second half!
47.58
Arthur Lauderdale sees space and advances. Arthur Lauderdale knocks the ball to his team mate, Graeme Newton. Graeme Newton shoots from 25 yards but it curls horrendously wide!
55.05
Marco Marrocolo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Julien Macé. Julien Macé passes the ball forward to Stephan Nyarko. Stephan Nyarko knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to John Mckinlay who gathers it comfortably.
57.52
0-0Sékou Dimy makes a probing pass to Craig Dublin. Craig Dublin shoots from distance. It curls slightly but John Mckinlay manages to gather it comfortably.
63.56
Julien Macé barges into Kevin Gemmill. The referee calls over Julien Macé and warns him to calm down! Kevin Gemmill hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.09
Stephane Oliveira clumsily knocks into Jose Ferreira. Stephane Oliveira is given a warning by the referee! Jose Ferreira carries on, but is struggling a bit.
75.03
Ricardo Valle comes in with a late challenge on Craig Dublin. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Craig Dublin carries on, but is struggling a bit.
77.18
Arthur Lauderdale flicks the ball to his team mate, Kevin Gemmill. Kevin Gemmill kicks a strong pass forward to Graeme Newton. Graeme Newton knocks in a cross ball towards Luca Dalakis. Luca Dalakis connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but somehow Ade Enyinnaya manages to keep it out.
79.39
Alpay Özalan chips the ball to his team mate, Stephane Oliveira. Stephane Oliveira threads the ball through to Craig Dublin. Craig Dublin tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
0
Shots on Target
1
1
Shots off Target
5
2
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
5
4
Yellow Cards
2
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.4%
47.6%
Play Area
25%
45.2%
29.8%