Match Report
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Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at London Stadium where West Ham United play host to Stoke City. A crowd of 9,271 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
West Ham United are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Stoke City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by David Midgley.
The pitch is in great condition.
West Ham United are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Stoke City appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by David Midgley.
0.00
0-0West Ham United kick off and get the match underway!
2.46
0-0Edmundo Perez plays the ball forward to Claudio Garcia. Claudio Garcia makes a simple pass to Tommy Mercer. Tommy Mercer puts a great ball through. Kevin Morton runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
10.26
0-0Neil Dickov deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Malcolm Carter. Malcolm Carter deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Enrique Moya. Enrique Moya shoots from 25 yards. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
12.33
0-0Kevin Morton makes a simple pass to Djezon Malbranque. Djezon Malbranque knocks in a cross ball towards Tommy Mercer. Tommy Mercer knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Fantastic reaction save from Markus Riemann!
15.05
1-0Malcolm Carter knocks the ball forward to Enrique Moya. Enrique Moya lofts in a cross ball towards Wouter Van Mol. Wouter Van Mol jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. What a cracker!! Eduardo Serrano had no chance!! Goal for West Ham United!
20.17
1-0Vasco Semedo comes in with a late challenge on Jermaine Wright. The referee calls over Vasco Semedo and shows him a yellow card! Jermaine Wright stretches but gets up unharmed.
22.51
1-0There is some beautiful football being played out on the pitch today.
24.08
Enrique Sanchez flicks a high ball forward to Jan Polheim who takes it down. Jan Polheim controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Enrique Moya. Enrique Moya finds some space and shoots from distance but somehow Eduardo Serrano manages to keep it out.
26.19
Jan Polheim knocks the ball forward to Malcolm Carter. Malcolm Carter shoots from outside the area but is denied by Eduardo Serrano. Excellent save.
28.52
Malcolm Carter runs forward with the ball. Malcolm Carter controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jermaine Wright. Jermaine Wright whips in a cross ball towards Enrique Moya. Enrique Moya jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
30.19
Jan Polheim threads the ball through to Malcolm Carter. Malcolm Carter whips in a cross ball towards Enrique Moya. Enrique Moya heads the ball goalwards but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
33.57
Malcolm Carter surges forward with the ball. Malcolm Carter knocks in a cross ball towards Jermaine Wright. Jermaine Wright rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Jermaine Wright!
38.24
Isaiah Coppinger flicks a high pass forward. Graham King controls it well on his chest. Graham King shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Markus Riemann!
44.19
2-0Neil Dickov comes in with a late challenge on Jannes Koning. Neil Dickov is warned by the referee! Jannes Koning stretches but gets up unharmed.
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. Stoke City have changed their lineup with Darren Ripley replacing Kevin Morton and Tonino Tomei replacing Isaiah Coppinger.
45.00
The second half starts with Stoke City kicking off!
48.33
Chris Sinclair chips the ball to his team mate, Jermaine Wright. Jermaine Wright sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it slams into the crowd!
51.23
Malcolm Carter passes the ball forward to Wouter Van Mol. Wouter Van Mol shoots from 25 yards. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
53.07
Darren Ripley makes a beautiful solo run. Darren Ripley edges inside the box! Darren Ripley takes a shot at goal but slams it into the crowd!
55.29
Darren Ripley brings the ball forward. Darren Ripley knocks in a cross ball towards Craig Rowett. Craig Rowett gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. Magnificent save by Markus Riemann!
60.01
2-0West Ham United have made a substitution with Jon Forbes replacing Chris Sinclair .
61.03
Malcolm Carter plays the ball forward to Enrique Moya. Enrique Moya knocks in a cross ball towards Wouter Van Mol. Wouter Van Mol is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Well saved!
66.23
Seeing a gap ahead, Jon Forbes plays the ball forward to Jermaine Wright. Jermaine Wright knocks in a cross ball towards Fadel Skora. Fadel Skora connects with a diving header but it is miles over!
69.43
Enrique Sanchez makes a simple pass to Enrique Moya. Enrique Moya lofts in a cross ball towards Wouter Van Mol. Wouter Van Mol whips the ball goalwards with his head. It's there!! Eduardo Serrano has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
72.40
Djezon Malbranque flicks the ball to his team mate, Claudio Garcia. Claudio Garcia shoots from 25 yards but Markus Riemann reads it well. Well saved!
73.17
Neil Dickov deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Malcolm Carter. Malcolm Carter makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Fadel Skora. Fadel Skora whips in a cross ball towards Wouter Van Mol. With a superhuman jump, Wouter Van Mol connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. Eduardo Serrano punches it away to safety.
75.10
3-0Malcolm Carter hits a low pass to Enrique Moya. Enrique Moya knocks in a cross ball towards Malcolm Carter. Malcolm Carter makes a looping header on goal but Edmundo Perez is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
77.10
West Ham United have made 2 substitutions with Mike Patterson replacing Jan Polheim and Ugo Bowyer replacing Wouter Van Mol .
81.55
Graham King surges forward with the ball. Graham King finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous stop!
85.28
Malcolm Carter threads the ball through to Enrique Moya. Enrique Moya knocks in a cross ball towards Fadel Skora. Fadel Skora is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Eduardo Serrano easily punches it away to safety.
87.17
Djezon Malbranque flicks a high ball forward to Claudio Garcia who takes it down. Claudio Garcia shoots from long range but it's drastically wayward!
90.00
Edmundo Perez advances with the ball. Edmundo Perez makes a beautiful solo run. Edmundo Perez shoots from distance. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
3
0
Shots on Target
9
5
Shots off Target
6
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
1
1
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
55.7%
44.3%
Play Area
24.1%
45.6%
30.4%
Scorers
| Wouter Van Mol 15, 69 Jermaine Wright 34 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Wouter Van Mol of West Ham United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Markus Riemann (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Chris Sinclair (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Rainer Emmerlich (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Neil Dickov (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Enrique Sanchez (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Jan Polheim (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Malcolm Carter (MID) | 9 | |
| 8. | Fadel Skora (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Wouter Van Mol (ATT) |  | 9 |
| 10. | Enrique Moya (ATT) | 8 | |
| 11. | Jermaine Wright (ATT) | | 7 |
| 12. | Jon Forbes (DEF) | 6 | |
| 13. | Mike Patterson (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Ugo Bowyer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Eduardo Serrano (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Jannes Koning (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Vasco Semedo (DEF) |  | 5 |
| 4. | Edmundo Perez (DEF) | 7 | |
| 5. | Graham King (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Kevin Morton (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Isaiah Coppinger (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Djezon Malbranque (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Claudio Garcia (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Craig Rowett (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Tommy Mercer (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Darren Ripley (GK) | 7 | |
| 13. | Tonino Tomei (DEF) | 6 | |
| 14. | Daniel Teixeira (MID) | 0 | |