Match Report


West Ham UnitedWest Ham United     Leeds UnitedLeeds United
Tom BinghamTom Bingham James Humphrey James Humphrey
Markus RiemannM. Riemann68
G
1
G
70Marcos AndresM. Andres
Jon ForbesJ. Forbes64
D
2
D
66Dominic SounessD. Souness
Rainer EmmerlichR. Emmerlich69
D
captain3
D
70Elena VidalE. Vidal
Neil DickovN. Dickov66
D
4
D
67Juan RomanJ. Roman
Enrique SanchezE. Sanchez67
D
5
M
68Stefano LuijpersS. Luijpers
Jan PolheimJ. Polheim70
M
6
M
69Harry MowbrayH. Mowbray
Malcolm CarterM. Carter68
M
7
M
71Pedro LozanoP. Lozano
Cataldo PedoneC. Pedone63
A
8captain
M
71James JacksonJ. Jackson
Wouter Van MolW. Van Mol66
A
9
A
71Scott BeagrieS. Beagrie
Enrique MoyaE. Moya65
A
10
A
69Gavin DavidsonG. Davidson
Matthew KirklandM. Kirkland70
A
11
A
68Callum TelferC. Telfer
 
Gregorio SanchezG. Sanchez44
D
12
D
65Jos De GraefJ. De Graef
Mike PattersonM. Patterson44
M
13
M
66Dion GardnerD. Gardner
Ugo BowyerU. Bowyer28
A
14
D
66Thomas GrondinT. Grondin

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at London Stadium where West Ham United play host to Leeds United. A crowd of 9,664 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
West Ham United are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Leeds United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Dave Clemence.


0.00
The first half starts with West Ham United kicking off!
4.32
Rainer Emmerlich controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Malcolm Carter. Malcolm Carter sees space and advances. Malcolm Carter controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Solid save from Marcos Andres.
8.02
Gavin Davidson clumsily knocks into Neil Dickov. The referee calls over Gavin Davidson and warns him to calm down! Neil Dickov hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
9.24
Jan Polheim controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Matthew Kirkland. Matthew Kirkland knocks in a cross ball towards Cataldo Pedone. Cataldo Pedone powers a header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Good save!
12.55
Neil Dickov threads the ball through to Rainer Emmerlich. Rainer Emmerlich makes a simple pass to Malcolm Carter. Malcolm Carter whips in a cross ball towards Wouter Van Mol. Wouter Van Mol outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it flies well off target!
14.37
Cataldo Pedone flicks a high pass forward. Enrique Moya controls it well on his chest. Enrique Moya lofts in a cross ball towards Malcolm Carter. Malcolm Carter outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but Marcos Andres reads it well. Fabulous save!
15.58
James Jackson takes it forward alone. James Jackson whips in a cross ball towards Callum Telfer. Callum Telfer makes a convincing header. Markus Riemann manages to gather it effortlessly.
16.09
Pedro Lozano plays the ball forward to Gavin Davidson. Gavin Davidson lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Beagrie. Scott Beagrie makes a looping header on goal. Markus Riemann manages to gather it effortlessly.
20.10
Seeing a gap ahead, Malcolm Carter plays the ball forward to Wouter Van Mol. Wouter Van Mol whips in a cross ball towards Matthew Kirkland. Matthew Kirkland makes a convincing header. It's there!! Marcos Andres has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
24.29
Jon Forbes flicks a high pass forward. Cataldo Pedone collects the pass. Cataldo Pedone flicks a high pass forward. Enrique Moya controls it well on his chest. Enrique Moya lofts in a cross ball towards Wouter Van Mol. With a superhuman jump, Wouter Van Mol connects with the ball and heads it goalwards but it's a woeful effort!
26.24
Malcolm Carter passes the ball forward to Wouter Van Mol. Wouter Van Mol lofts in a cross ball towards Cataldo Pedone. Cataldo Pedone finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but slams it into the crowd!
27.20
Rainer Emmerlich decides to run forward with the ball. Rainer Emmerlich darts forward. Rainer Emmerlich sees Wouter Van Mol just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Wouter Van Mol tries a spectacular strike but it flies just wide!
28.34
Pedro Lozano flicks a high pass forward. Harry Mowbray controls it well on his chest. Harry Mowbray flicks a high pass forward to Gavin Davidson who brings the ball under control. Gavin Davidson whips in a cross ball towards Stefano Luijpers. Stefano Luijpers jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. Stefano Luijpers scores for Leeds United!!
32.08
Malcolm Carter deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jan Polheim. Jan Polheim lofts in a cross ball towards Matthew Kirkland. Matthew Kirkland fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
36.46
Jon Forbes knocks the ball to his team mate, Malcolm Carter. Malcolm Carter flicks the ball to his team mate, Cataldo Pedone. Cataldo Pedone shoots from outside the area but it rises well off target!
39.22
Malcolm Carter controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Wouter Van Mol. Wouter Van Mol lofts in a cross ball towards Matthew Kirkland. Matthew Kirkland beats his man to it with a header. Superb reactions from Marcos Andres. What a save!
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!

Both teams emerge for the second half. West Ham United appear unchanged since the first half. Leeds United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Leeds United players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Leeds United kick off the second half!
47.11
Pedro Lozano flicks a high ball forward to Gavin Davidson who takes it down. Gavin Davidson knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Neil Dickov.
48.24
James Jackson controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Gavin Davidson. Gavin Davidson knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Enrique Sanchez.
55.16
Pedro Lozano passes the ball forward to Harry Mowbray. Harry Mowbray runs straight at the defence! Harry Mowbray makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Markus Riemann gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent keeping!
57.21
Rainer Emmerlich comes in with a late challenge on Gavin Davidson. The referee brings Rainer Emmerlich to one side and gives him a warning! Gavin Davidson runs off the knock.
61.29
Malcolm Carter makes a simple pass to Wouter Van Mol. Wouter Van Mol tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Nice save!
63.06
Neil Dickov knocks the ball forward to Malcolm Carter. Malcolm Carter sees a break and surges forward. Malcolm Carter knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Marcos Andres who gathers it comfortably.
66.22
Dominic Souness comes in with a late challenge on Cataldo Pedone. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Cataldo Pedone stretches but gets up unharmed.
67.15
Neil Dickov chips the ball to his team mate, Malcolm Carter. Malcolm Carter knocks the ball to his team mate, Cataldo Pedone. Cataldo Pedone knocks in a cross ball towards Enrique Moya. Enrique Moya is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
69.47
James Jackson makes a simple pass to Gavin Davidson. Gavin Davidson lofts in a cross ball towards Callum Telfer. Callum Telfer heads the ball goalwards. Wonderful reactions from Markus Riemann keeps it out!
72.58
Gavin Davidson clumsily knocks into Rainer Emmerlich. The referee warns Gavin Davidson again to calm down! Rainer Emmerlich stretches but gets up unharmed.
75.53
Scott Beagrie passes the ball forward to Gavin Davidson. Gavin Davidson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Callum Telfer but he's offside!
83.35
Enrique Moya flicks a high pass forward. Malcolm Carter collects the pass. Malcolm Carter lofts in a cross ball towards Cataldo Pedone. Cataldo Pedone beats his man to it with a header but it is shockingly off target!
84.29
Rainer Emmerlich knocks the ball to his team mate, Malcolm Carter. Malcolm Carter passes the ball forward to Matthew Kirkland. Matthew Kirkland knocks in a cross ball towards Cataldo Pedone. Cataldo Pedone is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
85.55
Malcolm Carter runs deep into the other half of the pitch. Malcolm Carter shoots from 25 yards but it's a woeful effort!
87.24
Enrique Moya catches Dominic Souness on the ankles. Enrique Moya is shown the yellow card! Dominic Souness hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

West Ham United

Leeds United
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
7
5
Shots off Target
9
0
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
2
3
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
62.1%
37.9%
Play Area
29.9%
44.8%
25.3%

Scorers
Matthew Kirkland 20, 32
Stefano Luijpers 28

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Matthew Kirkland of West Ham United

Match Ratings
1.Markus Riemann (GK)
7
2.Jon Forbes (DEF)
6
3.Rainer Emmerlich (DEF)
7
4.Neil Dickov (DEF)
7
5.Enrique Sanchez (DEF)
6
6.Jan Polheim (MID)
7
7.Malcolm Carter (MID)
9
8.Cataldo Pedone (ATT)
6
9.Wouter Van Mol (ATT)
7
10.Enrique Moya (ATT)yellow card
6
11.Matthew Kirkland (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9
 
12.Gregorio Sanchez (DEF)
0
13.Mike Patterson (MID)
0
14.Ugo Bowyer (ATT)
0

1.Marcos Andres (GK)
7
2.Dominic Souness (DEF)yellow card
5
3.Elena Vidal (DEF)
6
4.Juan Roman (DEF)
6
5.Stefano Luijpers (MID)goal scored
7
6.Harry Mowbray (MID)
6
7.Pedro Lozano (MID)
6
8.James Jackson (MID)
6
9.Scott Beagrie (ATT)
6
10.Gavin Davidson (ATT)
6
11.Callum Telfer (ATT)
6
 
12.Jos De Graef (DEF)
0
13.Dion Gardner (MID)
0
14.Thomas Grondin (DEF)
0