Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at London Stadium where West Ham United play host to Cambridge United. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in great condition.
West Ham United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Cambridge United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Hapgood.
The pitch is in great condition.
West Ham United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Cambridge United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Hapgood.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Cambridge United kick off!
2.51
0-0Morris Bailey brings the ball forward. Morris Bailey passes the ball forward but Morris Marr is offside!
3.35
0-0Jose Vega chips the ball to his team mate, Morris Marr. Morris Marr finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is a match for it. Great save!
4.14
Claus Myssing flicks a high pass forward. Talal Bezzai holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Talal Bezzai hits a low pass to Morris Marr. Morris Marr whips in a cross ball towards Jose Vega. Jose Vega finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but Zac Diaz reads it well. Quality keeping!
8.34
Morris Bailey flicks a high ball forward to Morris Marr who gracefully takes it down. Morris Marr knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Vega. Jose Vega outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
9.39
Claus Myssing knocks the ball to his team mate, Morris Bailey. Morris Bailey kicks a strong pass forward to Morris Marr. Morris Marr plays a quick one-two with Wes Terry and rushes in on goal... Morris Marr makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It curls slightly but Zac Diaz manages to gather it comfortably.
15.09
0-0Claus Lundekvam threads the ball through to Mike Waters. Mike Waters makes a probing pass to Martin Hierro. Martin Hierro shoots from distance but it whistles just wide of the post!
16.20
0-0Talal Bezzai barges into Claus Lundekvam. The referee warns Talal Bezzai to calm down! Claus Lundekvam hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
18.27
Claus Myssing chips the ball to his team mate, Jose Vega. Jose Vega passes the ball forward to Trevor Murphy. Trevor Murphy knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Morris Bailey is offside!
26.22
Juan Leon advances with the ball. Juan Leon shoots from 25 yards but is denied by Anton Götz. Excellent save.
27.25
Eugenio Moriero clumsily knocks into Pius Wisgerhof. Eugenio Moriero is given a warning by the referee! Pius Wisgerhof stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.05
Mike Waters makes a probing pass to Pius Wisgerhof. Pius Wisgerhof knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Hierro. Martin Hierro outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it rises well off target!
32.50
Claus Myssing flicks a high pass forward. Talal Bezzai collects the pass. Talal Bezzai flicks a high pass forward. Wes Terry controls it well on his chest. Wes Terry finds some space and shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
33.37
0-0Robert Gray flicks a high pass forward to Talal Bezzai who brings the ball under control. Talal Bezzai knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jorge Anaya.
36.06
Claus Myssing flicks a high pass forward to Morris Marr who brings the ball under control. Morris Marr passes the ball forward to Trevor Murphy. Trevor Murphy knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
38.38
Jorge Anaya flicks the ball to his team mate, Pius Wisgerhof. Pius Wisgerhof shoots from distance but Anton Götz is on top of it.
42.33
Matt Matteo controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jorge Anaya. Jorge Anaya flicks a high pass forward to Luis Antunes who brings the ball under control. Luis Antunes shoots from 20 yards. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is on top of it. Nice save!
44.58
With a delightful solo run, Talal Bezzai stretches the opposition's defence. Talal Bezzai shoots from 25 yards but slams it into the crowd!
45.00
Juan Leon threads a neat ball through to Mike Waters. Mike Waters knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Claus Myssing.
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. Cambridge United also appear unchanged since the first half. The Cambridge United players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
The whistle blows and West Ham United kick off!
48.46
Juan Leon flicks the ball to his team mate, Luis Antunes. Luis Antunes knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Claus Myssing.
51.10
Jorge Anaya flicks a high pass forward. Luis Antunes holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Luis Antunes lofts in a cross ball towards Pablo Garrido. Pablo Garrido connects with a diving header. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
53.19
Talal Bezzai threads a neat ball through to Jose Vega. Jose Vega finds some space and shoots from distance. Zac Diaz gets down and covers it.
54.36
1-0Jorge Anaya hits a low pass to Pablo Garrido. Seeing a gap ahead, Pablo Garrido plays the ball forward to Pius Wisgerhof who has made a great run into the box. Pius Wisgerhof muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. What a cracker!! Anton Götz had no chance!! Goal for West Ham United!
59.25
Robert Gray sees a break and surges forward. Robert Gray chips the ball to his team mate, Morris Marr. Morris Marr shoots from distance but Zac Diaz reads it well. He makes it look easy!
60.00
1-0Cambridge United have made a substitution with Alistair Weaver replacing Morris Bailey .
65.15
1-0Pablo Garrido barges into Talal Bezzai. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Talal Bezzai stretches but gets up unharmed.
72.39
1-0Talal Bezzai threads the ball through to Jose Vega. Jose Vega plays a scrappy one-two with Morris Marr and stumbles forward towards the goal... Claus Lundekvam clumsily knocks into Jose Vega. That's got to be a penalty! No, the referee isn't even looking in that direction!!
78.16
Alun Plowright threads a neat ball through to Mike Waters. Mike Waters knocks the ball to his team mate, Pius Wisgerhof. Pius Wisgerhof knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Hierro. Martin Hierro makes a looping header on goal but Anton Götz is on top of it.
81.16
Talal Bezzai changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Talal Bezzai cuts inside the box! Some silky footwork from Talal Bezzai provides some space. He stabs the ball goalward. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
83.58
Jose Vega deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Morris Marr. Morris Marr plays a one-two with Alistair Weaver and advances towards the goal... Morris Marr takes a shot at goal but Zac Diaz is on top of it.
84.31
Claus Myssing flicks a high pass forward to Jermaine Smith who brings the ball under control. Jermaine Smith sees Morris Marr in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Morris Marr makes a probing pass between the defence to Wes Terry. Some good footwork from Wes Terry provides some space. He shoots at goal. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
89.45
Claus Lundekvam threads a neat ball through to Mike Waters. Mike Waters passes the ball forward to Martin Hierro. Martin Hierro lofts in a cross ball towards Luis Antunes. Luis Antunes flicks the ball with his head but is denied by Anton Götz. Excellent save.
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Goals
1
1
Shots on Target
6
8
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
42.4%
57.6%
Play Area
34.1%
41.2%
24.7%
Scorers
| Pius Wisgerhof 54 | Wes Terry 84 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Zac Diaz of West Ham United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Zac Diaz (GK) | 9 | |
| 2. | Matt Matteo (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Juan Leon (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Claus Lundekvam (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Alun Plowright (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Mike Waters (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Pablo Garrido (MID) |  | 6 |
| 8. | Jorge Anaya (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Martin Hierro (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Pius Wisgerhof (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 11. | Luis Antunes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Mamar Leroy (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Craig Gemmell (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Norberto Arreola (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Anton Götz (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Jermaine Smith (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Robert Gray (DEF) | 7 | |
| 4. | Claus Myssing (DEF) | 8 | |
| 5. | Eugenio Moriero (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Talal Bezzai (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Morris Bailey (MID) | 6 | |
| 8. | Jose Vega (MID) | 7 | |
| 9. | Morris Marr (ATT) | 8 | |
| 10. | Trevor Murphy (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Wes Terry (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Simon Masur (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alistair Weaver (MID) | 6 | |
| 14. | Norman Best (ATT) | 0 | |