Match Report


West Ham UnitedWest Ham United     Brighton and Hove AlbionBrighton and Hove Albion
gavin Hallgavin Hall Rob Owen Rob Owen
Rodrigo GomezR. Gomez76
G
1
G
73Rodrigo RegoR. Rego
Mamar LeroyM. Leroy72
D
2
D
72Aki NurmiA. Nurmi
Matt MatteoM. Matteo74
D
3
D
68Ricardo GuerreroR. Guerrero
Juan LeonJ. Leon79
D
4
D
71Marco SukerM. Suker
Alun PlowrightA. Plowright78
D
5
D
66Robert DefoeR. Defoe
Mike WatersM. Waters81
M
captain6
D
66Marino Di MasiM. Di Masi
Pablo GarridoP. Garrido74
M
7
M
74Malte HelmerM. Helmer
Jorge AnayaJ. Anaya78
M
8captain
M
73Fernando AlvesF. Alves
Martin HierroM. Hierro78
A
9
M
69Dale JoachimD. Joachim
Pius WisgerhofP. Wisgerhof79
A
10
A
72Eddie WestwoodE. Westwood
Luis AntunesL. Antunes78
A
11
A
73Claudio GarciaC. Garcia
 
Gary MorrisonG. Morrison38
D
12
A
72Oscar VazquezO. Vazquez
Craig GemmellC. Gemmell38
M
13
M
67Arnold LameyA. Lamey
Norberto ArreolaN. Arreola71
A
14
D
49Marin PancuM. Pancu

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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at London Stadium where West Ham United play host to Brighton and Hove Albion. A crowd of 19,146 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in poor condition.
West Ham United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Brighton and Hove Albion appear to be shaped for 5-3-2.
Today's match is refereed by Jamie Hamilton.


0.00
Brighton and Hove Albion kick off and get the match underway!
8.08
Mike Waters controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pablo Garrido. Pablo Garrido controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Martin Hierro. Martin Hierro knocks in a cross ball towards Pius Wisgerhof. Pius Wisgerhof makes a looping header on goal. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
12.45
Claudio Garcia barges into Alun Plowright. The referee calls over Claudio Garcia and shows him a yellow card! Alun Plowright carries on, but is struggling a bit.
15.15
Juan Leon knocks the ball forward to Mike Waters. Mike Waters kicks a strong pass forward to Pius Wisgerhof. Pius Wisgerhof knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
22.13
Juan Leon passes the ball forward to Jorge Anaya. Jorge Anaya makes a simple pass to Luis Antunes. Luis Antunes whips in a cross ball towards Martin Hierro. Martin Hierro heads the ball goalwards. Rodrigo Rego effortlessly punches it away to safety.
26.24
Jorge Anaya clumsily knocks into Malte Helmer. The referee calls over Jorge Anaya and shows him a yellow card! Malte Helmer runs off the knock.
27.28
Malte Helmer barges into Jorge Anaya. Malte Helmer is warned by the referee! Jorge Anaya runs off the knock.
36.07
Marino Di Masi sees Malte Helmer in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Malte Helmer flicks the ball to his team mate, Claudio Garcia. Claudio Garcia shoots from distance but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
38.50
Alun Plowright threads a neat ball through to Jorge Anaya. Jorge Anaya darts forward. Jorge Anaya knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Malte Helmer.
42.10
Eddie Westwood hacks Alun Plowright from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alun Plowright stretches but gets up unharmed.
44.22
Juan Leon decides to run forward with the ball. Juan Leon threads the ball through to Martin Hierro. Martin Hierro shoots from long range. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for West Ham United!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!

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

45.00
The second half starts with West Ham United kicking off!
49.17
Mamar Leroy controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Pablo Garrido. Pablo Garrido knocks the ball forward to Luis Antunes. Luis Antunes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Aki Nurmi.
53.37
Alun Plowright threads the ball through to Juan Leon. Juan Leon brings the ball forward. Juan Leon knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Rodrigo Rego who gathers it comfortably.
55.23
Dale Joachim runs straight at the opposition's defence. Dale Joachim finds some space and shoots from distance but slams it into the crowd!
59.29
Robert Defoe knocks the ball to his team mate, Fernando Alves. Fernando Alves threads a neat ball through to Malte Helmer. Malte Helmer shoots from 25 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
60.23
Brighton and Hove Albion have made a substitution with Oscar Vazquez replacing Claudio Garcia .
63.27
Jorge Anaya runs straight at the opposition's defence. Jorge Anaya shoots from 20 yards but Rodrigo Rego reads it well. Great save!
67.25
Fernando Alves comes in with a late challenge on Pablo Garrido. Fernando Alves is shown the yellow card! Pablo Garrido stretches but gets up unharmed.
69.22
Pablo Garrido chips the ball to his team mate, Martin Hierro. Martin Hierro knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Dale Joachim.
75.14
Malte Helmer hits a low pass to Eddie Westwood. Eddie Westwood controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
77.11
Brighton and Hove Albion have made a substitution with Arnold Lamey replacing Malte Helmer .
78.12
Fernando Alves takes it forward alone. With a delightful solo run, Fernando Alves stretches the opposition's defence. Fernando Alves sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Fernando Alves scores for Brighton and Hove Albion!!
87.47
Arnold Lamey catches Alun Plowright on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Alun Plowright runs off the knock.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time

Match Statistics
 

West Ham United

Brighton and Hove Albion
Goals
2
1
Shots on Target
4
2
Shots off Target
0
3
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
5
Yellow Cards
1
4
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
64.8%
35.2%
Play Area
31%
49.3%
19.7%

Scorers
Pius Wisgerhof 8
Martin Hierro 44
Fernando Alves 78

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Juan Leon of West Ham United

Match Ratings
1.Rodrigo Gomez (GK)
6
2.Mamar Leroy (DEF)
6
3.Matt Matteo (DEF)
6
4.Juan Leon (DEF)
9
5.Alun Plowright (DEF)
6
6.Mike Waters (MID)
6
7.Pablo Garrido (MID)
6
8.Jorge Anaya (MID)yellow card
7
9.Martin Hierro (ATT)goal scored
9
10.Pius Wisgerhof (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Luis Antunes (ATT)
6
 
12.Gary Morrison (DEF)
0
13.Craig Gemmell (MID)
0
14.Norberto Arreola (ATT)
0

1.Rodrigo Rego (GK)
6
2.Aki Nurmi (DEF)
6
3.Ricardo Guerrero (DEF)
6
4.Marco Suker (DEF)
6
5.Robert Defoe (DEF)
6
6.Marino Di Masi (DEF)
6
7.Malte Helmer (MID)
6
8.Fernando Alves (MID)goal scoredyellow card
8
9.Dale Joachim (MID)
6
10.Eddie Westwood (ATT)yellow card
5
11.Claudio Garcia (ATT)yellow card
5
 
12.Oscar Vazquez (ATT)
6
13.Arnold Lamey (MID)yellow card
5
14.Marin Pancu (DEF)
0