Match Report


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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at London Stadium where West Ham United play host to Notts County. A crowd of 7,962 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
West Ham United are playing in a 4-2-4 formation while Notts County appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by James Hall.


0.00
Notts County start the game by kicking off the first half!
9.36
Jason Dryden sees space and advances. Jason Dryden chips the ball to his team mate, Eric Sikora. Eric Sikora knocks in a cross ball towards Carlos Castro. Carlos Castro directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
14.12
Joe Vassell catches Malcolm Carter on the ankles. The referee calls over Joe Vassell and shows him a yellow card! Malcolm Carter hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
16.18
Malcolm Carter hacks Ashley Beagrie from behind! The referee calls over Malcolm Carter and warns him to calm down! Ashley Beagrie stretches but gets up unharmed.
20.02
Rainer Emmerlich flicks a high ball forward to Wouter Van Mol who takes it down. Wouter Van Mol threads a neat ball through to Malcolm Carter. Malcolm Carter deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Jan Polheim but the linesman indicates offside!
21.33
Neil Dickov flicks a high ball forward to Jan Polheim who takes it down. Jan Polheim surges forward with the ball. Jan Polheim knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Omer Vieira.
24.09
Enrique Sanchez threads the ball through to Malcolm Carter. Malcolm Carter threads a neat ball through to Fadel Skora. Fadel Skora flicks a high pass forward. Enrique Moya controls it well on his chest and turns goalwards. Enrique Moya shows great control and tries a shot on goal but Romero P. Vicente reads it well. He makes it look easy!
26.25
Malcolm Carter threads a neat ball through to Wouter Van Mol. Wouter Van Mol threads the ball through into the box. Enrique Moya strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for West Ham United!
33.07
Malcolm Carter threads a neat ball through to Jermaine Wright. Jermaine Wright lofts in a cross ball towards Fadel Skora. Fadel Skora fearlessly jumps in, powering the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
36.13
Malcolm Carter makes a simple pass to Wouter Van Mol. Wouter Van Mol whips in a cross ball towards Jermaine Wright. Jermaine Wright makes a deft header but it is tipped over by Romero P. Vicente.
38.35
Malcolm Carter kicks a strong pass forward to Fadel Skora. Fadel Skora knocks in a cross ball towards Enrique Moya. Enrique Moya knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball strikes Jason Dryden's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
39.32
Corner kick to West Ham United. Jan Polheim plays it out to the edge of the box. Juan-Carlos Herrero reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
42.08
Without breaking stride, Rainer Emmerlich plays the ball forward to Neil Dickov. Neil Dickov knocks the ball forward to Enrique Moya. Enrique Moya whips in a cross ball towards Wouter Van Mol. Wouter Van Mol makes a convincing header. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
45.00
Jason Dryden controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Titus Cooper. Titus Cooper flicks a high pass forward. Eric Sikora controls it well on his chest. Eric Sikora lofts in a cross ball towards Titus Cooper. Titus Cooper jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it goes wide for a goal kick.
45.00
The referee blows for the end of the first half

Both teams emerge for the second half. West Ham United appear unchanged since the first half. Notts County also appear unchanged since the first half. The Notts County players seem much more motivated whilst the West Ham United players look more relaxed than they were earlier in the game.

45.00
West Ham United start the second half!
51.11
Carlos Castro flicks a high pass forward. Ashley Beagrie collects the pass. Ashley Beagrie knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Neil Dickov.
54.55
Carlos Castro flicks a high pass forward. Abel Viana holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Abel Viana controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Good keeping!
60.29
Notts County have made 2 substitutions with Peter Maddison replacing Titus Cooper and Adam Blake replacing Abel Viana .
61.39
Malcolm Carter comes in with a late challenge on Carlos Castro. The referee calls over Malcolm Carter and shows him a yellow card! Carlos Castro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
75.05
Jan Polheim brings the ball forward. Jan Polheim knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
77.18
West Ham United have made 2 substitutions with Glynn McManaman replacing Neil Dickov and Cataldo Pedone replacing Wouter Van Mol .Notts County have made a substitution with Seth Vernazza replacing Joe Vassell .
79.44
Jan Polheim passes the ball forward to Malcolm Carter. Malcolm Carter whips in a cross ball towards Jermaine Wright. Jermaine Wright makes a looping header on goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
84.03
Enrique Sanchez plays a long ball forward. Jermaine Wright finds some space and shoots from distance his aim is horrendously poor!
90.00
Malcolm Carter takes the throw-in. Jan Polheim passes the ball forward to Enrique Moya. Enrique Moya lofts in a cross ball towards Malcolm Carter. Malcolm Carter makes a looping header on goal. Romero P. Vicente manages to gather it.
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
7
2
Shots off Target
2
1
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
2
1
Yellow Cards
1
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
67.7%
32.3%
Play Area
24.2%
45.2%
30.6%


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.Rainer Emmerlich (DEF)
6
4.Neil Dickov (DEF)
6
5.Enrique Sanchez (DEF)
6
6.Jan Polheim (MID)
7
7.Malcolm Carter (MID)yellow card
6
8.Fadel Skora (ATT)goal scored
8
9.Wouter Van Mol (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Enrique Moya (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Jermaine Wright (ATT)
7
 
12.Glynn McManaman (DEF)
6
13.Mike Patterson (MID)
0
14.Cataldo Pedone (ATT)
6

1.Romero P. Vicente (GK)
7
2.Jose Fortes Sanchez (DEF)
6
3.Joe Vassell (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Jason Dryden (DEF)
7
5.Omer Vieira (DEF)
6
6.Ashley Beagrie (MID)
6
7.Titus Cooper (MID)
6
8.Carlos Castro (MID)goal scored
8
9.Juan-Carlos Herrero (ATT)
6
10.Abel Viana (ATT)
6
11.Eric Sikora (ATT)
7
 
12.Seth Vernazza (DEF)
6
13.Peter Maddison (MID)
6
14.Adam Blake (ATT)
6