Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at London Stadium where West Ham United play host to Queens Park Rangers. A crowd of 2,835 fill this 3,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
West Ham United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Queens Park Rangers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Joe Summerbell.
The pitch is in poor condition.
West Ham United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Queens Park Rangers appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Joe Summerbell.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and West Ham United kick off!
3.48
0-1Damien Thirlwell kicks a strong pass forward to Matt Robson. Matt Robson knocks the ball to his team mate, Ruel Platt. Ruel Platt shoots from 25 yards. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Ruel Platt!
8.54
0-1Robert Priestley takes it forward alone. Robert Priestley deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Carl Todd. Carl Todd shoots from 25 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
9.08
0-1Michael Windass hacks Syd Patterson from behind! Michael Windass is shown the yellow card! Syd Patterson runs off the knock.
22.55
Eddie Sinclair kicks a strong pass forward to Carl Todd. Carl Todd finds some space and shoots from distance but it goes wide for a goal kick.
28.28
Michael Windass knocks the ball forward to Nick Sinclair. Nick Sinclair runs straight at the defence! Nick Sinclair rockets a shot on goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
32.46
Michael Windass knocks the ball forward to Carl Todd. Carl Todd skips past Richard Tolley! Carl Todd makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
36.52
Ronnie Morris hacks Arthur Smith from behind! Ronnie Morris is shown the yellow card! Arthur Smith runs off the knock.
39.50
Eddie Sinclair flicks a high pass forward to Carl Todd who brings the ball under control. Carl Todd lofts in a cross ball towards Nick Sinclair. Nick Sinclair rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
45.00
2-1Nick Sinclair comes in with a late challenge on Damien Thirlwell. The referee calls over Nick Sinclair and shows him a yellow card! Damien Thirlwell grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!
Both teams emerge for the second half. West Ham United appear unchanged since the first half. Queens Park Rangers also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
Queens Park Rangers kick off the second half!
53.22
Ruel Platt catches Robert Priestley on the ankles. Ruel Platt is shown the yellow card! Robert Priestley runs off the knock.
55.41
2-1Del Brown flicks a high pass forward. Nick Sinclair collects the pass. Nick Sinclair plays a scrappy one-two with Ruel Tiler and advances towards the goal... Richard Tolley comes in with a late challenge on Nick Sinclair. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
60.57
2-165.43
Daniele Laver plays the ball forward to Del Brown. Del Brown knocks the ball to his team mate, Ruel Tiler. Ruel Tiler cuts inside the box! Ruel Tiler cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
66.21
2-1With vision, Syd Patterson laces a weighted ball forward to Lee Bishop. Lee Bishop makes a great pass forward. Ruel Platt runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
71.44
Michael Windass chips the ball to his team mate, Nick Sinclair. Nick Sinclair knocks the ball to his team mate, Ruel Tiler. Some good footwork from Ruel Tiler provides some space. He shoots at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
78.46
Eddie Sinclair sees space and advances. Eddie Sinclair makes a pass forward but Carl Todd is yards offside!
81.41
2-1Robert Priestley barges into Ronnie Morris. The referee warns Robert Priestley to calm down! Ronnie Morris hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
87.15
Damien Thirlwell knocks the ball forward to Stan James. Stan James decides to run forward with the ball. Stan James knocks in a cross ball towards Lee Bishop. Lee Bishop is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
Eddie Sinclair flicks a high pass forward to Nick Sinclair who brings the ball under control. Nick Sinclair knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Darren Owen who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
2
1
Shots off Target
5
1
Offsides
2
1
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
2
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
63.5%
36.5%
Play Area
17.5%
47.6%
34.9%
Scorers
| Carl Todd 32 Nick Sinclair 40 | Ruel Platt 3 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Carl Todd 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) | 6 | |
| 6. | Eddie Sinclair (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Michael Windass (MID) |  | 7 |
| 8. | Arthur Smith (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Nick Sinclair (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 10. | Ruel Tiler (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Carl Todd (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Tommy Keane (GK) | 0 | |
| 13. | Damien Mcleod (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Kemal Fortune (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Darren Owen (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Adam Ljungberg (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Richard Tolley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Damien Thirlwell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Isaiah Maclean (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Stan James (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Ronnie Morris (MID) | | 6 |
| 8. | Syd Patterson (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Matt Robson (MID) | 6 | |
| 10. | Lee Bishop (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Ruel Platt (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Andy Bramble (ATT) | 0 | |
| 13. | Tony Mortensen (DEF) | 0 | |
| 14. | Billy Williamson (ATT) | 0 | |