Match Report


West Ham UnitedWest Ham United     Wolverhampton WanderersWolverhampton Wanderers
gavin Hallgavin Hall Si Williams Si Williams
Zac DiazZ. Diaz80
G
1
G
75Joel KolkJ. Kolk
Claude LeclercqC. Leclercq78
D
2
D
73Sergio SoaresS. Soares
Alex BurleyA. Burley76
D
3
D
80Allan VoisinA. Voisin
Claus LundekvamC. Lundekvam79
D
captain4
D
74Leon MendoncaL. Mendonca
Carl CampbellC. Campbell77
D
5
D
76David KirklandD. Kirkland
Mike WatersM. Waters82
M
6
M
73John PlattJ. Platt
Isaiah PeckhamI. Peckham89
M
7
M
74Pablo MoralesP. Morales
Martin HierroM. Hierro82
A
8
A
76Seth WilliamsS. Williams
Rafael FernandesR. Fernandes76
A
9
A
76Luke VassellL. Vassell
Luis AntunesL. Antunes81
A
10captain
A
76Corentin HognonC. Hognon
Nathan GattN. Gatt79
A
11
A
77Daniel RosalesD. Rosales
 
Jan SimonsenJ. Simonsen76
M
12
D
74Ashley PattersonA. Patterson
Neil GallagherN. Gallagher79
A
13
M
78Nicholas BosnichN. Bosnich
Jose RamirezJ. Ramirez71
A
14
A
72Fouad BezzaiF. Bezzai

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Match Report
Rain falls steadily from above here at London Stadium where West Ham United play host to Wolverhampton Wanderers. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
Both West Ham United and Wolverhampton Wanderers are lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation.
Today's match is refereed by Jamie Hamilton.


0.00
West Ham United kick off and get the match underway!
6.35
Isaiah Peckham flicks a high pass forward. Mike Waters collects the pass. Mike Waters knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Hierro. Martin Hierro powers a header at goal but David Kirkland is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
8.45
Mike Waters flicks the ball to his team mate, Nathan Gatt. Nathan Gatt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
20.35
Isaiah Peckham threads a neat ball through to Rafael Fernandes. Rafael Fernandes shoots from outside the area but he gets too far under it and it goes high into the crowd!
22.09
Mike Waters takes it forward alone. Mike Waters whips in a cross ball towards Luis Antunes. Luis Antunes finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Joel Kolk manages to keep it out.
26.15
John Platt threads the ball through to Luke Vassell. Luke Vassell knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Isaiah Peckham.
27.33
Pablo Morales threads a neat ball through to John Platt. John Platt hits a low pass to Luke Vassell. Luke Vassell shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but is blocked by Alex Burley.
34.00
Mike Waters passes the ball forward to Luis Antunes. Luis Antunes lofts in a cross ball towards Mike Waters. Mike Waters flicks the ball with his head. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Superb keeping!
36.37
Corentin Hognon makes a beautiful solo run. Corentin Hognon plays a one-two with John Platt and rushes in on goal... Some good footwork from Corentin Hognon provides some space. He shoots at goal. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
38.22
Luke Vassell passes the ball forward to Daniel Rosales. Daniel Rosales passes the ball forward but Corentin Hognon is offside!
40.05
Pablo Morales kicks a strong pass forward to Luke Vassell. Luke Vassell finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball clips the outside of the post and goes out!
44.51
Isaiah Peckham makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luis Antunes. Luis Antunes knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
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. Wolverhampton Wanderers also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and Wolverhampton Wanderers get the second half underway!
48.42
Pablo Morales passes the ball forward to Corentin Hognon. Corentin Hognon edges inside the box! Corentin Hognon looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it whistles just wide of the post!
49.29
Allan Voisin flicks a high pass forward. Pablo Morales easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Pablo Morales kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Rosales. Daniel Rosales whips in a cross ball towards Corentin Hognon. Corentin Hognon outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
55.33
Allan Voisin kicks a strong pass forward to Pablo Morales. Pablo Morales flicks a high pass forward to Luke Vassell who brings the ball under control. Luke Vassell knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
59.46
With a delightful solo run, Pablo Morales stretches the opposition's defence. Pablo Morales plays a one-two with Daniel Rosales and rushes in on goal... Pablo Morales tries a spectacular strike but it sails harmlessly over the bar!
60.39
West Ham United have made a substitution with Jose Ramirez replacing Nathan Gatt .
63.36
Claus Lundekvam deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Isaiah Peckham. Seeing a gap ahead, Isaiah Peckham laces a through ball forward to Jose Ramirez. Jose Ramirez knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Hierro. Martin Hierro shows true skill creating a chance out of nothing and knocks the ball goalwards with his head. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
67.41
Isaiah Peckham flicks a high pass forward. Martin Hierro holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Martin Hierro controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The keeper is more than a match for it. Nice keeping!
75.07
Leon Mendonca runs forward with the ball. Leon Mendonca hits a low pass to Seth Williams. Seth Williams threads a neat, attacking ball through to Luke Vassell. Luke Vassell takes a shot at goal but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
77.16
Isaiah Peckham deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Mike Waters. Mike Waters knocks in a cross ball towards Jose Ramirez. Jose Ramirez beats his man to it with a header. Solid save from Joel Kolk.
78.47
Isaiah Peckham chips the ball to his team mate, Mike Waters. Mike Waters tries a spectacular long range effort but is denied by Joel Kolk. Excellent save.
83.30
Mike Waters knocks the ball to his team mate, Jose Ramirez. Jose Ramirez whips in a cross ball towards Mike Waters. Mike Waters makes a looping header on goal but is denied by Joel Kolk. Excellent save.
89.22
Isaiah Peckham advances with the ball. Isaiah Peckham lofts in a cross ball towards Jose Ramirez. Jose Ramirez makes a looping header on goal but it is tipped over by Joel Kolk.
90.00
Corner kick to West Ham United. Mike Waters chips it to the near post. Carl Campbell rockets a shot on goal. David Kirkland steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!

Match Statistics
 

West Ham United

Wolverhampton Wanderers
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
10
2
Shots off Target
1
5
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
0
0
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
43%
57%
Play Area
22.8%
45.6%
31.6%

Scorers
Martin Hierro 63

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Mike Waters of West Ham United

Match Ratings
1.Zac Diaz (GK)
6
2.Claude Leclercq (DEF)
6
3.Alex Burley (DEF)
6
4.Claus Lundekvam (DEF)
6
5.Carl Campbell (DEF)
6
6.Mike Waters (MID)
9
7.Isaiah Peckham (MID)
8
8.Martin Hierro (ATT)goal scored
8
9.Rafael Fernandes (ATT)
6
10.Luis Antunes (ATT)
6
11.Nathan Gatt (ATT)
6
 
12.Jan Simonsen (MID)
0
13.Neil Gallagher (ATT)
0
14.Jose Ramirez (ATT)
7

1.Joel Kolk (GK)
9
2.Sergio Soares (DEF)
6
3.Allan Voisin (DEF)
6
4.Leon Mendonca (DEF)
7
5.David Kirkland (DEF)
6
6.John Platt (MID)
6
7.Pablo Morales (MID)
8
8.Seth Williams (ATT)
6
9.Luke Vassell (ATT)
6
10.Corentin Hognon (ATT)
7
11.Daniel Rosales (ATT)
6
 
12.Ashley Patterson (DEF)
0
13.Nicholas Bosnich (MID)
0
14.Fouad Bezzai (ATT)
0