Match Report


West Ham UnitedWest Ham United     FulhamFulham
gavin Hallgavin Hall Craig Thornburrow Craig Thornburrow
Zac DiazZ. Diaz80
G
1
G
77Alvaro BurgosA. Burgos
Claude LeclercqC. Leclercq78
D
2
D
77Gregory RaymondG. Raymond
Alex BurleyA. Burley76
D
3
D
77Nicholas JonesN. Jones
Claus LundekvamC. Lundekvam79
D
captain4
D
76Steven SeversS. Severs
Carl CampbellC. Campbell77
D
5
D
84Stan BaileyS. Bailey
Isaiah PeckhamI. Peckham89
M
6
M
88Morris BaileyM. Bailey
Mike WatersM. Waters82
M
7captain
M
92Guillermo LeonG. Leon
Martin HierroM. Hierro82
A
8
A
80Rui DouglasR. Douglas
Nathan GattN. Gatt79
A
9
A
79Alun EustaceA. Eustace
Luis AntunesL. Antunes81
A
10
A
88Mark PearceM. Pearce
Rafael FernandesR. Fernandes76
A
11
A
80Eoin NewbyE. Newby
 
Jan SimonsenJ. Simonsen76
M
12
D
76Alexandru CodreaA. Codrea
Neil GallagherN. Gallagher79
A
13
M
81Ivo KorogluI. Koroglu
Jose RamirezJ. Ramirez71
A
14
A
78Stuart JohnstoneS. Johnstone

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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 Fulham. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
West Ham United are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Fulham appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Wes Clarke.


0.00
West Ham United start the game by kicking off the first half!
8.13
Morris Bailey hits a low pass to Rui Douglas. Rui Douglas shoots from long range. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. He makes it look easy!
10.54
Carl Campbell flicks the ball to his team mate, Luis Antunes. Luis Antunes lofts in a cross ball towards Martin Hierro. Martin Hierro makes a deft header. Alvaro Burgos is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
15.20
Morris Bailey receives the ball from a throw-in from Guillermo Leon. Morris Bailey makes a simple pass to Rui Douglas. Rui Douglas shoots from 20 yards but Zac Diaz reads it well. Quality keeping!
20.54
Claude Leclercq makes a probing pass to Rafael Fernandes. Rafael Fernandes edges inside the box! Some silky footwork from Rafael Fernandes provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal but it rises well off target!
21.55
Without breaking stride, Stan Bailey plays the ball forward to Guillermo Leon. Guillermo Leon makes a simple pass to Morris Bailey. Morris Bailey controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but is denied by Zac Diaz. Excellent save.
24.04
Nicholas Jones knocks the ball forward to Guillermo Leon. Guillermo Leon makes a simple pass to Eoin Newby. Eoin Newby tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
26.06
Stan Bailey makes a simple pass to Steven Severs. Steven Severs changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Steven Severs shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Zac Diaz smothers it!
28.01
Morris Bailey sees a break and surges forward. Morris Bailey knocks in a cross ball towards Alun Eustace. Alun Eustace rises majestically and gets a header on goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
32.54
Morris Bailey deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Guillermo Leon. Guillermo Leon shoots from 20 yards. Zac Diaz easily gets down and covers it.
33.26
Isaiah Peckham knocks the ball forward to Nathan Gatt. Nathan Gatt whips in a cross ball towards Mike Waters. Mike Waters is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Well saved!
34.38
Mike Waters makes a probing pass to Isaiah Peckham. Isaiah Peckham knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
36.40
Claude Leclercq threads a neat ball through to Isaiah Peckham. Isaiah Peckham makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Martin Hierro. Martin Hierro whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Fernandes. Gregory Raymond comes in with a late challenge on Rafael Fernandes. Rafael Fernandes appeals for a penalty! The referee just ignores him!!
38.23
Gregory Raymond comes in with a late challenge on Martin Hierro. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Martin Hierro stretches but gets up unharmed.
40.15
Mike Waters flicks the ball to his team mate, Martin Hierro. Martin Hierro lofts in a cross ball towards Luis Antunes. Luis Antunes gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The keeper is on top of it. Good save!
42.17
Isaiah Peckham knocks the ball to his team mate, Martin Hierro. Martin Hierro whips in a cross ball towards Luis Antunes. Luis Antunes rises majestically and gets a header on goal. Alvaro Burgos punches it away to safety.
44.47
Guillermo Leon comes in with a late challenge on Isaiah Peckham. The referee brings Guillermo Leon to one side and gives him a warning! Isaiah Peckham stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
Guillermo Leon makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Eoin Newby. Eoin Newby knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
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. Fulham also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
Fulham start the second half!
48.34
Alex Burley sees Mike Waters in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Mike Waters passes the ball forward to Isaiah Peckham. Isaiah Peckham controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It curls slightly but Alvaro Burgos manages to gather it.
53.02
Guillermo Leon controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Alun Eustace. Alun Eustace finds some space and shoots from distance. The keeper is more than a match for it. Excellent save!
54.38
Guillermo Leon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Morris Bailey. Morris Bailey knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.10
Guillermo Leon threads a neat ball through to Mark Pearce. Mark Pearce knocks in a cross ball towards Eoin Newby. Eoin Newby makes a convincing header. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Fabulous save!
60.21
West Ham United have made a substitution with Jose Ramirez replacing Rafael Fernandes .
65.18
Mike Waters chips the ball to his team mate, Luis Antunes. Luis Antunes shoots from 25 yards but somehow Alvaro Burgos manages to keep it out.
66.03
Mike Waters chips the ball to his team mate, Isaiah Peckham. Isaiah Peckham whips in a cross ball towards Jose Ramirez. Jose Ramirez whips the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
69.23
Guillermo Leon flicks a high pass forward. Rui Douglas collects the pass. Rui Douglas shoots from long range but it flies just wide!
75.57
Morris Bailey deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Eoin Newby. Eoin Newby makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Mark Pearce but he's offside!
77.33
Gregory Raymond threads a neat ball through to Guillermo Leon. Guillermo Leon threads a neat ball through to Morris Bailey. Morris Bailey whips in a cross ball towards Guillermo Leon. Guillermo Leon is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but Carl Campbell is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
84.32
Guillermo Leon laces a weighted ball forward to Mark Pearce. Mark Pearce whips in a cross ball towards Rui Douglas. Rui Douglas finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Rui Douglas scores for Fulham!!
87.52
Morris Bailey chips the ball to his team mate, Eoin Newby. Eoin Newby sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. Solid save from Zac Diaz. What a great pair of hands!
90.00
Eoin Newby makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alun Eustace. Alun Eustace makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Guillermo Leon but he's offside!
90.00
The whistle blows full-time!

Match Statistics
 

West Ham United

Fulham
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
7
11
Shots off Target
1
2
Offsides
0
2
Fouls
0
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
37.2%
62.8%
Play Area
30.8%
46.2%
23.1%

Scorers
Martin Hierro 11
Jose Ramirez 66
Alun Eustace 28
Rui Douglas 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.Claude Leclercq (DEF)
6
3.Alex Burley (DEF)
6
4.Claus Lundekvam (DEF)
6
5.Carl Campbell (DEF)
6
6.Isaiah Peckham (MID)
7
7.Mike Waters (MID)
7
8.Martin Hierro (ATT)goal scored
8
9.Nathan Gatt (ATT)
6
10.Luis Antunes (ATT)
7
11.Rafael Fernandes (ATT)
6
 
12.Jan Simonsen (MID)
0
13.Neil Gallagher (ATT)
0
14.Jose Ramirez (ATT)goal scored
7

1.Alvaro Burgos (GK)
8
2.Gregory Raymond (DEF)yellow card
5
3.Nicholas Jones (DEF)
6
4.Steven Severs (DEF)
6
5.Stan Bailey (DEF)
6
6.Morris Bailey (MID)
8
7.Guillermo Leon (MID)
7
8.Rui Douglas (ATT)goal scored
8
9.Alun Eustace (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Mark Pearce (ATT)
7
11.Eoin Newby (ATT)
6
 
12.Alexandru Codrea (DEF)
0
13.Ivo Koroglu (MID)
0
14.Stuart Johnstone (ATT)
0