Match Report


West Ham UnitedWest Ham United     GillinghamGillingham
Tom BinghamTom Bingham Computer Player Computer Player
Markus RiemannM. Riemann68
G
captain1
G
63Pedro NavarroP. Navarro
Jon ForbesJ. Forbes64
D
2
D
71Gabriele GioacchiniG. Gioacchini
Stephen BremnerS. Bremner34
D
3
D
67Lomano CraddockL. Craddock
Neil DickovN. Dickov66
D
4
D
58Dennis DuberryD. Duberry
Enrique SanchezE. Sanchez67
D
5
M
73Fadel PeyreladeF. Peyrelade
Jan PolheimJ. Polheim70
M
6
M
72Eoin FletcherE. Fletcher
Malcolm CarterM. Carter68
M
7captain
M
71Neil WiltordN. Wiltord
Jermaine WrightJ. Wright67
A
8
M
69Gavin LinekerG. Lineker
Wouter Van MolW. Van Mol66
A
9
M
65Romarin MbambaR. Mbamba
Cataldo PedoneC. Pedone64
A
10
A
65Julian EberleJ. Eberle
Matthew KirklandM. Kirkland70
A
11
A
61Joe BeckhamJ. Beckham
 
Glynn McManamanG. McManaman35
D
12
D
53Luke SalakoL. Salako
Mike PattersonM. Patterson44
M
13
A
50Harry YoudsH. Youds
Enrique MoyaE. Moya65
A
14
A
49Brian KahnB. Kahn

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Match Report
The air is damp with a fine drizzle here at London Stadium where West Ham United play host to Gillingham. A crowd of 9,259 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
West Ham United are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Gillingham appear to be shaped for 3-5-2.
Today's match is refereed by Dave Scholes.


0.00
West Ham United get the match underway!
3.42
Jon Forbes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Malcolm Carter. Malcolm Carter knocks the ball to his team mate, Cataldo Pedone. Cataldo Pedone knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
6.37
Julian Eberle passes the ball forward to Eoin Fletcher. Eoin Fletcher plays a scrappy one-two with Romarin Mbamba and stumbles forward towards the goal... Eoin Fletcher comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
9.55
Malcolm Carter clumsily knocks into Lomano Craddock. The referee brings Malcolm Carter to one side and gives him a warning! Lomano Craddock runs off the knock.
10.58
Malcolm Carter passes the ball forward to Jan Polheim. Jan Polheim knocks in a cross ball towards Wouter Van Mol. Wouter Van Mol is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Pedro Navarro picks it out of the air!
15.18
Malcolm Carter kicks a strong pass forward to Matthew Kirkland. Matthew Kirkland lofts in a cross ball towards Malcolm Carter. Malcolm Carter makes a deft header. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
16.47
Romarin Mbamba flicks a high pass forward to Julian Eberle who brings the ball under control. Julian Eberle shoots from 25 yards his aim is horrendously poor!
30.28
Gavin Lineker knocks the ball forward to Julian Eberle. Julian Eberle passes the ball forward but Joe Beckham is offside!
33.33
Lomano Craddock flicks a high ball forward to Neil Wiltord who takes it down. Neil Wiltord deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Fadel Peyrelade. Fadel Peyrelade lofts in a cross ball towards Julian Eberle. Julian Eberle heads the ball goalwards but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
34.19
Gavin Lineker chips the ball to his team mate, Julian Eberle. Julian Eberle finds some space and shoots from distance. It curls slightly but Markus Riemann manages to gather it.
36.46
Stephen Bremner pushes up the pitch. Stephen Bremner threads a neat ball through to Wouter Van Mol. Wouter Van Mol advances inside the box! Wouter Van Mol takes a shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
40.11
Malcolm Carter flicks a high pass forward to Jermaine Wright who brings the ball under control. Jermaine Wright lofts in a cross ball towards Malcolm Carter. Malcolm Carter powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!

Both teams emerge for the second half. West Ham United appear unchanged since the first half. Gillingham also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Gillingham start the second half!
48.51
Neil Dickov knocks the ball to his team mate, Cataldo Pedone. Cataldo Pedone knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Pedro Navarro who gathers it comfortably.
49.18
Lomano Craddock flicks a high pass forward. Dennis Duberry collects the pass. Dennis Duberry flicks the ball to his team mate, Romarin Mbamba. Romarin Mbamba shoots from outside the area. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
55.45
Neil Dickov surges forward with the ball. Neil Dickov flicks a high pass forward to Jermaine Wright who brings the ball under control. Jermaine Wright whips in a cross ball towards Wouter Van Mol. Wouter Van Mol heads the ball goalwards but it's a lousy effort!
60.49
West Ham United have made a substitution with Enrique Moya replacing Matthew Kirkland .
61.58
Neil Dickov arcs the ball upfield. Malcolm Carter knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Lomano Craddock.
63.33
Stephen Bremner kicks a strong pass forward to Enrique Sanchez. Enrique Sanchez flicks a high pass forward. Cataldo Pedone controls it well on his chest. Cataldo Pedone lofts in a cross ball towards Jermaine Wright. Jermaine Wright is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
65.58
Lomano Craddock hacks Enrique Moya from behind! Lomano Craddock is given a warning by the referee! Enrique Moya hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
67.39
Julian Eberle hacks Stephen Bremner from behind! The referee calls over Julian Eberle and shows him a yellow card! Stephen Bremner stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.57
Malcolm Carter deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Cataldo Pedone. Cataldo Pedone whips in a cross ball towards Enrique Moya. Enrique Moya flicks the ball with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but Dennis Duberry is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
75.42
Stephen Bremner threads a neat ball through to Malcolm Carter. Malcolm Carter makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Cataldo Pedone. Cataldo Pedone knocks in a cross ball towards Enrique Moya. Enrique Moya outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. It's there!! Pedro Navarro has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
78.12
Julian Eberle flicks a high pass forward. Joe Beckham holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Joe Beckham rushes past Neil Dickov! Joe Beckham strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but it's a lousy effort!
84.25
Julian Eberle flicks a high pass forward. Gavin Lineker controls it well on his chest. Gavin Lineker kicks a strong pass forward to Fadel Peyrelade but the referee indicates it's offside!
89.37
Jon Forbes kicks a strong pass forward to Wouter Van Mol. Wouter Van Mol lofts in a cross ball towards Enrique Moya. Enrique Moya jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's there!! Pedro Navarro has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics
 

West Ham United

Gillingham
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
6
2
Shots off Target
3
4
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
49.4%
50.6%
Play Area
27.3%
46.8%
26%

Scorers
Enrique Moya 75, 89
Eoin Fletcher 6

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Enrique Moya of West Ham United

Match Ratings
1.Markus Riemann (GK)
6
2.Jon Forbes (DEF)
6
3.Stephen Bremner (DEF)
7
4.Neil Dickov (DEF)
7
5.Enrique Sanchez (DEF)
6
6.Jan Polheim (MID)
6
7.Malcolm Carter (MID)
7
8.Jermaine Wright (ATT)
7
9.Wouter Van Mol (ATT)
7
10.Cataldo Pedone (ATT)
7
11.Matthew Kirkland (ATT)
6
 
12.Glynn McManaman (DEF)
0
13.Mike Patterson (MID)
0
14.Enrique Moya (ATT)goal scoredgoal scored
9

1.Pedro Navarro (GK)
7
2.Gabriele Gioacchini (DEF)
6
3.Lomano Craddock (DEF)
6
4.Dennis Duberry (DEF)
6
5.Fadel Peyrelade (MID)
6
6.Eoin Fletcher (MID)goal scored
8
7.Neil Wiltord (MID)
6
8.Gavin Lineker (MID)
7
9.Romarin Mbamba (MID)
6
10.Julian Eberle (ATT)yellow card
6
11.Joe Beckham (ATT)
6
 
12.Luke Salako (DEF)
0
13.Harry Youds (ATT)
0
14.Brian Kahn (ATT)
0