Match Report


West Ham UnitedWest Ham United     ChelseaChelsea
gavin Hallgavin Hall Darryn Gent Darryn Gent
Zac DiazZ. Diaz79
G
1
G
78Sean EmertonS. Emerton
Mamar LeroyM. Leroy72
D
2
D
73Oleg HigginbothamO. Higginbotham
Juan LeonJ. Leon79
D
3
D
77Jonas WidmannJ. Widmann
Claus LundekvamC. Lundekvam79
D
4
D
77Hauke MüllerH. Müller
Alun PlowrightA. Plowright78
D
captain5
D
73Don CaldwellD. Caldwell
Jan SimonsenJ. Simonsen75
M
6
M
85Francis MossF. Moss
Mike WatersM. Waters81
M
7captain
M
88Marvin GrantM. Grant
Jorge AnayaJ. Anaya78
M
8
A
77Michael MossM. Moss
Martin HierroM. Hierro78
A
9
A
83Christos NikolaidisC. Nikolaidis
Neil GallagherN. Gallagher77
A
10
A
85Kevin PlattK. Platt
Luis AntunesL. Antunes78
A
11
A
82Carlos Dario PonceC. Ponce
 
Craig GemmellC. Gemmell38
M
12
D
70Eoin DuberryE. Duberry
Pablo GarridoP. Garrido74
M
13
A
90Silvio PostigaS. Postiga
Callum HopkinC. Hopkin42
G
14
D
72Ruel RufusR. Rufus

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Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at London Stadium where West Ham United play host to Chelsea. A crowd of 18,610 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
West Ham United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Chelsea appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Billy Boateng.


0.00
Chelsea start the match!
2.07
Hauke Müller makes a simple pass to Marvin Grant. Marvin Grant surges forward with the ball. Marvin Grant makes a defence splitting pass to Kevin Platt. Some silky footwork from Kevin Platt provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Kevin Platt scores for Chelsea!!
6.15
Don Caldwell flicks the ball to his team mate, Marvin Grant. Marvin Grant flicks the ball to his team mate, Michael Moss. Michael Moss knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
9.08
Marvin Grant comes in with a late challenge on Mamar Leroy. The referee brings Marvin Grant to one side and gives him a warning! Mamar Leroy stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.33
Don Caldwell takes a short throw-in bringing Oleg Higginbotham into play. Oleg Higginbotham knocks the ball to his team mate, Marvin Grant. Marvin Grant hits a low pass to Francis Moss. Francis Moss sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent keeping!
14.49
Marvin Grant chips the ball to his team mate, Michael Moss. Michael Moss tries a spectacular long range effort but it flies wide!
15.17
Francis Moss picks a pass forward to Michael Moss. Michael Moss knocks the ball forward, putting Kevin Platt through on goal. Some silky footwork from Kevin Platt provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. Magnificent save by Zac Diaz!
16.43
Oleg Higginbotham advances with the ball. Oleg Higginbotham kicks a strong pass forward to Marvin Grant. Marvin Grant lofts in a cross ball towards Christos Nikolaidis. Christos Nikolaidis gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but Zac Diaz reads it well. Good keeping!
22.55
Claus Lundekvam flicks a high pass forward. Mike Waters controls it well on his chest. Mike Waters knocks the ball to his team mate, Martin Hierro. Martin Hierro whips in a cross ball towards Neil Gallagher. Neil Gallagher finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
30.12
Luis Antunes surges forward with the ball. Luis Antunes shoots from distance but Sean Emerton is on top of his game. Good save!
34.59
Marvin Grant passes the ball forward to Kevin Platt. Kevin Platt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
38.48
Jorge Anaya threads a neat ball through to Luis Antunes. Luis Antunes shoots from 25 yards. Solid save from Sean Emerton. What a great pair of hands!
39.01
Kevin Platt sees Michael Moss in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Michael Moss lofts in a cross ball towards Francis Moss. Francis Moss powers a header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous save!
40.31
Jorge Anaya flicks a high pass forward to Neil Gallagher who brings the ball under control. Neil Gallagher makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jorge Anaya but he's offside!
42.03
Marvin Grant knocks the ball forward to Carlos Dario Ponce. Carlos Dario Ponce cuts inside the box! Carlos Dario Ponce takes a shot at goal but Juan Leon is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
44.48
Mike Waters sees space and advances. Mike Waters plays a scrappy one-two with Martin Hierro and advances towards the goal... Mike Waters cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Great save!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!

Both teams emerge for the second half. West Ham United appear unchanged since the first half. Chelsea also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and West Ham United get the second half underway!
48.22
Francis Moss knocks the ball to his team mate, Marvin Grant. Marvin Grant knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
51.27
Marvin Grant hits a low pass to Michael Moss. Michael Moss shoots from distance but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
59.47
Francis Moss controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Kevin Platt. Kevin Platt lofts in a cross ball towards Christos Nikolaidis. Christos Nikolaidis heads the ball goalwards. Zac Diaz manages to gather it easily.
60.13
West Ham United have made a substitution with Pablo Garrido replacing Mike Waters .Chelsea have made a substitution with Eoin Duberry replacing Oleg Higginbotham .
61.14
Eoin Duberry makes a beautiful solo run. Eoin Duberry flicks a high pass forward. Marvin Grant collects the pass. Marvin Grant knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alun Plowright.
66.31
Jorge Anaya flicks a high pass forward. Neil Gallagher controls it well on his chest. Neil Gallagher rushes past Hauke Müller! Neil Gallagher strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal but somehow Sean Emerton manages to keep it out.
67.34
Luis Antunes threads a neat ball through to Martin Hierro. Martin Hierro rushes past Jonas Widmann! Martin Hierro shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
69.52
Marvin Grant runs straight at the opposition's defence. Marvin Grant knocks in a cross ball towards Christos Nikolaidis. Christos Nikolaidis flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Goal!!
72.36
Marvin Grant chips the ball to his team mate, Michael Moss. Michael Moss whips in a cross ball towards Carlos Dario Ponce. Alun Plowright clumsily knocks into Carlos Dario Ponce. Carlos Dario Ponce appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
73.13
Marvin Grant threads the ball through to Carlos Dario Ponce. Carlos Dario Ponce knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Claus Lundekvam.
77.40
Chelsea have made a substitution with Silvio Postiga replacing Michael Moss .
78.42
Marvin Grant kicks a strong pass forward to Silvio Postiga. Silvio Postiga lofts in a cross ball towards Marvin Grant. Marvin Grant outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it is tipped over by Zac Diaz.
79.43
Corner kick to Chelsea. Francis Moss plays it out to the edge of the box. Luis Antunes reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
81.59
Francis Moss threads the ball through to Marvin Grant. Marvin Grant deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Christos Nikolaidis. Christos Nikolaidis finds some space and shoots from distance but it's a lousy effort!
84.03
Claus Lundekvam knocks the ball forward to Jan Simonsen. Jan Simonsen lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Hierro. Martin Hierro directs the ball goalwards with his head but it is deflected wide by Don Caldwell.
87.11
Marvin Grant threads a neat ball through to Silvio Postiga. Silvio Postiga knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Zac Diaz who gathers it comfortably.
89.58
Francis Moss knocks the ball forward to Marvin Grant. Marvin Grant controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Zac Diaz is on top of it.
90.00
Eoin Duberry makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Kevin Platt. Kevin Platt advances inside the box! Kevin Platt muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is a match for it. Superb keeping!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

West Ham United

Chelsea
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
6
11
Shots off Target
1
3
Offsides
1
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
33.7%
66.3%
Play Area
33.7%
45.8%
20.5%

Scorers
Neil Gallagher 23
Kevin Platt 2
Christos Nikolaidis 70

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Marvin Grant of Chelsea

Match Ratings
1.Zac Diaz (GK)
8
2.Mamar Leroy (DEF)
6
3.Juan Leon (DEF)
6
4.Claus Lundekvam (DEF)
6
5.Alun Plowright (DEF)
6
6.Jan Simonsen (MID)
6
7.Mike Waters (MID)
6
8.Jorge Anaya (MID)
6
9.Martin Hierro (ATT)
6
10.Neil Gallagher (ATT)goal scored
7
11.Luis Antunes (ATT)
7
 
12.Craig Gemmell (MID)
0
13.Pablo Garrido (MID)
6
14.Callum Hopkin (GK)
0

1.Sean Emerton (GK)
7
2.Oleg Higginbotham (DEF)
6
3.Jonas Widmann (DEF)
6
4.Hauke Müller (DEF)
6
5.Don Caldwell (DEF)
6
6.Francis Moss (MID)
7
7.Marvin Grant (MID)
9
8.Michael Moss (ATT)
6
9.Christos Nikolaidis (ATT)goal scored
7
10.Kevin Platt (ATT)goal scored
8
11.Carlos Dario Ponce (ATT)
6
 
12.Eoin Duberry (DEF)
6
13.Silvio Postiga (ATT)
6
14.Ruel Rufus (DEF)
0