Match Report
| Crystal Palace | Crystal Palace |  |  | West Ham United | West Ham United | ||||||||||||||||
| Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | Computer Player | ||||||||||||||||||
| Jody Ince | J. Ince |  | 43 | G |  | 1 | | G | 53 | | Frank Maclean | F. Maclean | |||||||||
| Simon Hulme | S. Hulme | | 44 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 50 |  | Alejandro José Mari | A. José Mari | |||||||||
| Gareth Evans | G. Evans | | 42 | D | | 3 | | D | 47 | | Daniele Laver | D. Laver | |||||||||
| Neil Britton | N. Britton | | 38 | D |  | | 4 | | | D | 41 | | Robert Priestley | R. Priestley | |||||||
| Ben Benjamin | B. Benjamin | | 37 | D | | 5 | | M | 58 | | Del Brown | D. Brown | |||||||||
| Graham Bailey | G. Bailey | | 54 | M | | 6 | | M | 53 | | Eddie Sinclair | E. Sinclair | |||||||||
| Tommy Andrews | T. Andrews | | 45 | M | | 7 | | M | 48 | | Michael Windass | M. Windass | |||||||||
| Gareth Vassell | G. Vassell | | 45 | M | | 8 | | M | 43 | | Arthur Smith | A. Smith | |||||||||
| Jonathan Winterburn | J. Winterburn | | 55 | A | | 9 | | A | 55 | | Nick Sinclair | N. Sinclair | |||||||||
| Syd Crooks | S. Crooks | | 52 | A | | 10 | | A | 47 | | Ruel Tiler | R. Tiler | |||||||||
| Chris Watson | C. Watson | | 47 | A | | 11 | | A | 42 | | Damien Mcleod | D. Mcleod | |||||||||
| Eddie Dyer | E. Dyer | | 45 | A | | 12 | | G | 49 | | Tommy Keane | T. Keane | |||||||||
| Gilles Smith | G. Smith | | 41 | M | | 13 | | A | 42 | | Kemal Fortune | K. Fortune | |||||||||
| Robbie Parker | R. Parker | | 39 | M | | 14 | | G | 41 | | Marc Blake | M. Blake | |||||||||
 today's match is sponsored by AGI |
Match Report
It's a sunny day here at Selhurst Park where Crystal Palace play host to West Ham United. A crowd of 2,790 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
Crystal Palace are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while West Ham United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Graeme Cort.
The pitch is in good condition.
Crystal Palace are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while West Ham United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Graeme Cort.
0.00
0-0West Ham United get the match underway!
4.16
0-0Robert Priestley barges into Jonathan Winterburn. The referee calls over Robert Priestley and warns him to calm down! Jonathan Winterburn runs off the knock.
4.16
0-0Free kick to Crystal Palace just outside the area...
5.44
Graham Bailey takes a long run up but the ball is low and comes straight off the wall.
15.38
Nick Sinclair comes in with a late challenge on Simon Hulme. The referee calls over Nick Sinclair and warns him to calm down! Simon Hulme runs off the knock.
18.13
0-0Eddie Sinclair hits a low pass to Ruel Tiler. Ruel Tiler controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Jody Ince effortlessly gets down and covers it.
21.04
0-0Del Brown makes a simple pass to Nick Sinclair. Nick Sinclair knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
30.55
0-0Daniele Laver flicks a high ball forward to Del Brown who takes it down. Del Brown surges forward with the ball. Del Brown makes a probing pass to Nick Sinclair but he's offside!
32.36
0-0Eddie Sinclair makes a beautiful solo run. Eddie Sinclair deftly passes the ball to Ruel Tiler, releasing him through on goal. Ruel Tiler muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
34.51
Graham Bailey threads the ball through to Syd Crooks. Syd Crooks knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Frank Maclean who gathers it comfortably.
38.26
Michael Windass runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Michael Windass cuts inside the box! Michael Windass makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
40.57
Gareth Vassell clumsily knocks into Eddie Sinclair. The referee brings Gareth Vassell to one side and gives him a warning! Eddie Sinclair stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
Tommy Andrews threads a neat ball through to Chris Watson. Chris Watson controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but it's well over the bar!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. Crystal Palace appear unchanged since the first half. West Ham United also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Crystal Palace kick off!
47.15
With a delightful solo run, Gareth Vassell stretches the opposition's defence. Gareth Vassell finds some space and shoots from distance but Frank Maclean is on top of it.
49.27
1-0Neil Britton passes the ball forward to Tommy Andrews. Tommy Andrews kicks a strong pass forward to Jonathan Winterburn. Jonathan Winterburn lofts in a cross ball towards Chris Watson. Chris Watson connects with a diving header. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
55.29
Under pressure, Gareth Evans clears the ball far upfield. Chris Watson whips in a cross ball towards Syd Crooks. Syd Crooks makes a looping header on goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
61.29
Tommy Andrews hacks Eddie Sinclair from behind! Tommy Andrews is given a warning by the referee! Eddie Sinclair stretches but gets up unharmed.
65.07
Michael Windass makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Damien Mcleod. Damien Mcleod sees Nick Sinclair just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Nick Sinclair shoots from just inside the box. Good keeping from Jody Ince as he gets his fingers to the ball and pushes it wide.
69.14
Graham Bailey deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Syd Crooks. Syd Crooks shoots from outside the area. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
71.05
Daniele Laver barges into Chris Watson. The referee brings Daniele Laver to one side and gives him a warning! Chris Watson runs off the knock.
75.07
2-0Crystal Palace are playing very defensively.
78.11
Eddie Sinclair passes the ball forward to Damien Mcleod. Damien Mcleod shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
79.02
Alejandro José Mari controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Eddie Sinclair. Eddie Sinclair sees Damien Mcleod in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Damien Mcleod knocks the ball forward to Ruel Tiler but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
83.05
Graham Bailey deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Syd Crooks. Syd Crooks rushes past Alejandro José Mari! Some good footwork from Syd Crooks provides some space. He shoots at goal but somehow Frank Maclean manages to keep it out.
84.55
Michael Windass deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Nick Sinclair. Nick Sinclair kicks a strong pass forward to Damien Mcleod but the referee indicates it's offside!
87.13
Tommy Andrews makes a probing pass to Jonathan Winterburn. Jonathan Winterburn lofts in a cross ball towards Chris Watson. Chris Watson directs the ball goalwards with his head. What a cracker!! Frank Maclean had no chance!! Goal for Crystal Palace!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
2
3
Offsides
0
3
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
50.7%
49.3%
Play Area
29.9%
44.8%
25.4%
Scorers
| Chris Watson 49, 87 Syd Crooks 55 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Chris Watson of Crystal Palace |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Jody Ince (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Simon Hulme (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Gareth Evans (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Neil Britton (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Ben Benjamin (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Graham Bailey (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Tommy Andrews (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Gareth Vassell (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Jonathan Winterburn (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Syd Crooks (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Chris Watson (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Eddie Dyer (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Gilles Smith (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Robbie Parker (MID) | 0 | |
| 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) | 6 | |
| 6. | Eddie Sinclair (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Michael Windass (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Arthur Smith (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Nick Sinclair (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Ruel Tiler (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Damien Mcleod (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Tommy Keane (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Kemal Fortune (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Marc Blake (GK) | 0 | |