Match Report


West Ham UnitedWest Ham United     Derby CountyDerby County
Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player Computer Player
Frank MacleanF. Maclean53
G
1captain
G
58Anthony ScalesA. Scales
Alejandro José MariA. José Mari49
D
2
D
45Fredrik LjungbergF. Ljungberg
Daniele LaverD. Laver47
D
3
D
44Jacob TaylorJ. Taylor
Robert PriestleyR. Priestley41
D
captain4
D
44Gareth MarsdenG. Marsden
Del BrownD. Brown58
M
5
D
43Ian DelaneyI. Delaney
Eddie SinclairE. Sinclair53
M
6
M
53Rio McgovernR. Mcgovern
Michael WindassM. Windass48
M
7
M
47Alberto PhilipsA. Philips
Arthur SmithA. Smith43
M
8
M
41Jody KasperJ. Kasper
Nick SinclairN. Sinclair55
A
9
M
41Alun BallA. Ball
Ruel TilerR. Tiler47
A
10
A
50Carl ColeC. Cole
Carl ToddC. Todd43
A
11
A
48Jody BallJ. Ball
 
Tommy KeaneT. Keane49
G
12
G
45Liam PriestleyL. Priestley
Damien McleodD. Mcleod42
A
13
A
44David WiseD. Wise
Kemal FortuneK. Fortune42
A
14
A
44Danny LampardD. Lampard

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at London Stadium where West Ham United play host to Derby County. A crowd of 2,441 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
West Ham United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Derby County appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Joe Summerbell.


0.00
The whistle blows and West Ham United kick off!
2.25
Eddie Sinclair knocks the ball forward to Ruel Tiler. Ruel Tiler shoots from distance. Anthony Scales is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
8.48
Seeing a gap ahead, Eddie Sinclair plays the ball forward to Ruel Tiler. Ruel Tiler knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ian Delaney.
9.04
Alun Ball threads the ball through to Carl Cole. Carl Cole controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
16.51
Fredrik Ljungberg controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alun Ball. Alun Ball makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jody Ball. Jody Ball knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Robert Priestley.
21.49
Alejandro José Mari sees Del Brown in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Del Brown sees space and advances. Del Brown threads a neat ball through to Nick Sinclair. Nick Sinclair strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
27.34
Eddie Sinclair flicks a high pass forward. Nick Sinclair controls it well on his chest. Nick Sinclair runs straight at the defence! Nick Sinclair shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Gareth Marsden is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
30.39
Jacob Taylor barges into Ruel Tiler. The referee calls over Jacob Taylor and shows him a yellow card! Ruel Tiler gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
38.33
Alun Ball flicks a high pass forward. Jody Ball controls it well on his chest. Jody Ball shoots from long range but it's a lousy effort!
42.31
Rio Mcgovern sees Carl Cole in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Carl Cole whips in a cross ball towards Jody Ball. Jody Ball outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
44.17
Alun Ball flicks a high pass forward. Carl Cole collects the pass. Carl Cole knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
45.00
Nick Sinclair catches Gareth Marsden on the ankles. Nick Sinclair is warned by the referee! Gareth Marsden stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. West Ham United appear unchanged since the first half. Derby County have changed their lineup with Danny Lampard replacing Alberto Philips, David Wise replacing Alun Ball and Liam Priestley replacing Rio Mcgovern. The Derby County players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
The second half starts with Derby County kicking off!
47.51
Without breaking stride, Gareth Marsden plays the ball forward to Danny Lampard. Danny Lampard plays the ball forward to Carl Cole. Carl Cole shoots from distance but somehow Frank Maclean manages to keep it out.
48.16
Arthur Smith decides to run forward with the ball. Arthur Smith knocks in a cross ball towards Nick Sinclair. Nick Sinclair makes a deft header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
54.46
Michael Windass runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Michael Windass plays a scrappy one-two with Nick Sinclair and stumbles forward towards the goal... Michael Windass shoots from just inside the box but it is tipped over by Anthony Scales.
55.09
Eddie Sinclair takes the corner kick, swinging the ball out wide. Jody Kasper reaches the ball and heads it out of the danger area!
60.48
Derby County appear to have rearranged themselves into a 4-3-3 formation.
60.48
Liam Priestley knocks the ball to his team mate, Carl Cole. Carl Cole makes a great pass forward. Jody Ball runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
61.12
Fredrik Ljungberg decides to run forward with the ball. Fredrik Ljungberg makes a probing pass to Carl Cole. Carl Cole knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
67.48
Carl Todd catches Jacob Taylor on the ankles. The referee warns Carl Todd to calm down! Jacob Taylor hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.37
Del Brown controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Carl Todd. Carl Todd shoots from 25 yards. It curls slightly but Anthony Scales manages to gather it easily.
71.08
Jody Kasper makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jody Ball. Jody Ball tries a spectacular long range effort but it's drastically wayward!
77.55
With vision, Michael Windass laces a weighted ball forward to Ruel Tiler. Ruel Tiler knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jacob Taylor.
78.58
Liam Priestley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jody Ball. Jody Ball knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Alejandro José Mari.
81.05
Daniele Laver plays the ball forward to Eddie Sinclair. Eddie Sinclair flicks a high pass forward to Carl Todd who brings the ball under control. Carl Todd knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Fredrik Ljungberg.
84.35
Danny Lampard threads a neat ball through to Jody Ball. Jody Ball whips in a cross ball towards David Wise. With a superhuman jump, David Wise connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it slams into the crowd!
89.13
Danny Lampard makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Carl Cole. Carl Cole advances inside the box! Carl Cole cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

West Ham United

Derby County
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
6
2
Shots off Target
0
5
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
51.9%
48.1%
Play Area
25.9%
45.7%
28.4%

Scorers
Ruel Tiler 2
Nick Sinclair 21, 48
Carl Cole 89

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Nick Sinclair of West Ham United

Match Ratings
1.Frank Maclean (GK)
6
2.Alejandro José Mari (DEF)
6
3.Daniele Laver (DEF)
6
4.Robert Priestley (DEF)
6
5.Del Brown (MID)
7
6.Eddie Sinclair (MID)
8
7.Michael Windass (MID)
7
8.Arthur Smith (MID)
7
9.Nick Sinclair (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
10.Ruel Tiler (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Carl Todd (ATT)
6
 
12.Tommy Keane (GK)
0
13.Damien Mcleod (ATT)
0
14.Kemal Fortune (ATT)
0

1.Anthony Scales (GK)
6
2.Fredrik Ljungberg (DEF)
6
3.Jacob Taylor (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Gareth Marsden (DEF)
6
5.Ian Delaney (DEF)
6
6.Rio Mcgovern (MID)
6
7.Alberto Philips (MID)
6
8.Jody Kasper (MID)
6
9.Alun Ball (MID)
6
10.Carl Cole (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Jody Ball (ATT)
6
 
12.Liam Priestley (GK)
6
13.David Wise (ATT)
6
14.Danny Lampard (ATT)
7