Match Report


West Ham UnitedWest Ham United     Coventry CityCoventry City
Tom BinghamTom Bingham Si Williams Si Williams
Markus RiemannM. Riemann68
G
1
G
65Stan ScholesS. Scholes
Chris SinclairC. Sinclair68
D
2
D
50Ashley LawrenceA. Lawrence
Rainer EmmerlichR. Emmerlich69
D
captain3
D
53Carl WatsonC. Watson
Neil DickovN. Dickov66
D
4
D
53Niccolo HurstN. Hurst
Enrique SanchezE. Sanchez67
D
5
D
54Alfredo RimondiniA. Rimondini
Jan PolheimJ. Polheim70
M
6captain
M
51Jo‘l TamazoutJ. Tamazout
Malcolm CarterM. Carter68
M
7
M
53Duncan VassellD. Vassell
Fadel SkoraF. Skora66
A
8
A
52Fredrik McManamanF. McManaman
Wouter Van MolW. Van Mol66
A
9
A
50Ledley JacobsL. Jacobs
Cataldo PedoneC. Pedone64
A
10
A
50Ernesto MonteroE. Montero
Jermaine WrightJ. Wright68
A
11
A
53Simon IzzetS. Izzet
 
Jon ForbesJ. Forbes64
D
12
D
51Mario Van VlietM. Van Vliet
Mike PattersonM. Patterson44
M
13
M
52Stephen HendryS. Hendry
Enrique MoyaE. Moya65
A
14
A
49Seb LetiziS. Letizi

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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at London Stadium where West Ham United play host to Coventry City. A crowd of 9,542 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
West Ham United are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Coventry City appear to be shaped for 4-2-3-1.
Today's match is refereed by Kemal Banks.


0.00
The whistle blows and West Ham United get the match underway!
6.39
Malcolm Carter threads the ball through to Jan Polheim. Jan Polheim threads the ball through to Fadel Skora but he's offside!
9.39
Enrique Sanchez makes a probing pass to Malcolm Carter. Malcolm Carter flicks a high pass forward. Cataldo Pedone controls it well on his chest. Cataldo Pedone shoots from long range. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice save!
14.11
Enrique Sanchez flicks the ball to his team mate, Malcolm Carter. Malcolm Carter makes a probing pass to Fadel Skora. Fadel Skora knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
15.17
Neil Dickov threads a neat ball through to Wouter Van Mol. Wouter Van Mol lofts in a cross ball towards Malcolm Carter. Malcolm Carter heads the ball goalwards. It's miles wide!
18.47
Jan Polheim knocks the ball to his team mate, Wouter Van Mol. Wouter Van Mol kicks a strong pass forward to Jan Polheim but the referee indicates it's offside!
22.32
Jan Polheim flicks a high pass forward. Malcolm Carter collects the pass. Malcolm Carter knocks in a cross ball towards Wouter Van Mol. Wouter Van Mol jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
27.32
Niccolo Hurst makes a strong solo run forward. Niccolo Hurst flicks a high pass forward to Jo‘l Tamazout who brings the ball under control. Jo‘l Tamazout tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
30.40
With imagination, Jo‘l Tamazout picks a pass forward to Ernesto Montero. Ernesto Montero shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
39.58
Without breaking stride, Chris Sinclair plays the ball forward to Malcolm Carter. Malcolm Carter flicks a high pass forward to Jermaine Wright who brings the ball under control. Jermaine Wright shoots from outside the area. Jermaine Wright scores for West Ham United!!
42.21
Malcolm Carter makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jermaine Wright. Jermaine Wright plays a one-two with Jan Polheim and advances towards the goal... Jermaine Wright cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is tipped over by Stan Scholes.
43.24
Jan Polheim takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Cataldo Pedone side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
44.26
Carl Watson hacks Cataldo Pedone from behind! Carl Watson is given a warning by the referee! Cataldo Pedone stretches but gets up unharmed.
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. Coventry City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Coventry City players look more motivated than they were before.

45.00
Coventry City kick off and get the second half underway!
49.06
There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
51.27
Neil Dickov threads a neat ball through to Jan Polheim. Jan Polheim threads a neat ball through to Cataldo Pedone. Cataldo Pedone lofts in a cross ball towards Jan Polheim. With a superhuman jump, Jan Polheim connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
54.25
Rainer Emmerlich controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Fadel Skora. Fadel Skora shoots from outside the area. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
55.53
Fredrik McManaman catches Rainer Emmerlich on the ankles. The referee warns Fredrik McManaman to calm down! Rainer Emmerlich runs off the knock.
57.28
Enrique Sanchez threads the ball through to Malcolm Carter. Malcolm Carter sees Wouter Van Mol in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Wouter Van Mol shoots from 25 yards but it flies just off target!
59.56
Malcolm Carter surges forward with the ball. Malcolm Carter lofts in a cross ball towards Fadel Skora. With a superhuman jump, Fadel Skora connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Stan Scholes didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
60.18
West Ham United have made a substitution with Enrique Moya replacing Cataldo Pedone .
63.05
Duncan Vassell flicks a high pass forward. Ledley Jacobs holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ledley Jacobs knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Markus Riemann who gathers it comfortably.
65.29
Wouter Van Mol knocks the ball forward to Fadel Skora. Fadel Skora tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Nice save!
66.07
Rainer Emmerlich sees Jan Polheim in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Jan Polheim threads a neat ball through to Malcolm Carter. Malcolm Carter shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is on top of it. Fabulous save!
67.19
Chris Sinclair chips the ball to his team mate, Malcolm Carter. Malcolm Carter chips the ball to his team mate, Jan Polheim. Jan Polheim lofts in a cross ball towards Enrique Moya. With a superhuman jump, Enrique Moya connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
69.54
With some swift thinking, Fadel Skora plays the ball forward to Wouter Van Mol. Wouter Van Mol finds some space and shoots from distance but it rises well off target!
72.19
Jo‘l Tamazout controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Duncan Vassell. Duncan Vassell shoots from 25 yards. Markus Riemann gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
77.56
Carl Watson hits a low pass to Jo‘l Tamazout. Jo‘l Tamazout flicks the ball to his team mate, Ernesto Montero. Ernesto Montero runs straight at the defence! Some superb footwork from Ernesto Montero provides some space. He rifles a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Markus Riemann with no chance!! Goal for Coventry City!
81.19
Chris Sinclair threads a neat ball through to Enrique Moya. Enrique Moya lofts in a cross ball towards Jan Polheim. Jan Polheim beats his man to it with a header. The keeper is more than a match for it. Quality keeping!
83.37
Jan Polheim flicks a high ball forward to Fadel Skora who takes it down. Fadel Skora knocks in a cross ball towards Jermaine Wright. Jermaine Wright whips the ball goalwards with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
84.58
Malcolm Carter hits a low pass to Fadel Skora. Fadel Skora tries a spectacular long range effort but it's drastically wayward!
87.48
Niccolo Hurst makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ernesto Montero. Ernesto Montero knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Markus Riemann who gathers it comfortably.
90.00
Rainer Emmerlich makes a beautiful solo run. Rainer Emmerlich picks a pass forward to Malcolm Carter. Malcolm Carter knocks in a cross ball towards Wouter Van Mol. Wouter Van Mol rises majestically and gets a header on goal. What a cracker!! Stan Scholes had no chance!! Goal for West Ham United!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

West Ham United

Coventry City
Goals
3
2
Shots on Target
11
3
Shots off Target
7
1
Offsides
2
0
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
71.1%
28.9%
Play Area
22.4%
44.7%
32.9%

Scorers
Wouter Van Mol 22, 90
Jermaine Wright 40
Jo‘l Tamazout 27
Ernesto Montero 78

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Malcolm Carter of West Ham United

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

1.Stan Scholes (GK)
8
2.Ashley Lawrence (DEF)
6
3.Carl Watson (DEF)
6
4.Niccolo Hurst (DEF)
6
5.Alfredo Rimondini (DEF)
6
6.Jo‘l Tamazout (MID)goal scored
8
7.Duncan Vassell (MID)
6
8.Fredrik McManaman (ATT)
5
9.Ledley Jacobs (ATT)
6
10.Ernesto Montero (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Simon Izzet (ATT)
6
 
12.Mario Van Vliet (DEF)
0
13.Stephen Hendry (MID)
0
14.Seb Letizi (ATT)
0