Match Report
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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day 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 poor condition.
West Ham United are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Cambridge United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Hapgood.
The pitch is in poor condition.
West Ham United are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Cambridge United appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Kevin Hapgood.
0.00
0-0The first half starts with Cambridge United kicking off!
2.36
0-0Isaiah Peckham threads a neat ball through to Rafael Alvarez. Rafael Alvarez lofts in a cross ball towards Isaiah Peckham. Isaiah Peckham powers a header at goal but it rises well off target!
4.25
0-0Jan Simonsen hacks Daniel Greaves from behind! The referee calls over Jan Simonsen and shows him a yellow card! Daniel Greaves stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.44
George Kahn hits a low pass to Les Wright. Les Wright flicks the ball to his team mate, Norman Best. Norman Best lofts in a cross ball towards Ross Barry. Ross Barry flicks the ball with his head but it flies well off target!
12.22
Mike Waters flicks a high pass forward to Luis Antunes who brings the ball under control. Luis Antunes tries a spectacular long range effort but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
14.21
0-0Lars Bratseth flicks a high pass forward. Ross Barry collects the pass. Ross Barry knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Claude Leclercq.
15.58
0-0Lars Bratseth makes a probing pass to Daniel Greaves. Daniel Greaves knocks in a cross ball towards Norman Best. Norman Best is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Zac Diaz gathers the ball up comfortably. Excellent save!
18.23
Seeing Giorgio Lasalandra's run, Robert Gray quickly throws the ball into his path. Giorgio Lasalandra flicks a high pass forward. Lars Bratseth holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Lars Bratseth hits a low pass to Norman Best. Norman Best lofts in a cross ball towards Daniel Greaves. Daniel Greaves knocks the ball goalwards with his head but it misses the target by a large margin!
24.45
0-1Without breaking stride, George Kahn plays the ball forward to Lars Bratseth. Lars Bratseth makes a simple pass to Norman Best. Norman Best plays a one-two with Luke Marshall and advances towards the goal... Some superb footwork from Norman Best provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
30.56
Isaiah Peckham threads a neat ball through to Luis Antunes. Luis Antunes whips in a cross ball towards Isaiah Peckham. Isaiah Peckham connects with a diving header but it is shockingly off target!
32.06
Isaiah Peckham knocks the ball forward to Martin Hierro. Martin Hierro knocks in a cross ball towards Isaiah Peckham. Isaiah Peckham jumps high and flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
38.35
Isaiah Peckham threads a neat ball through to Nathan Gatt. Nathan Gatt flicks a high pass forward. Luis Antunes collects the pass. Luis Antunes whips in a cross ball towards Rafael Alvarez. Rafael Alvarez heads the ball goalwards but it whistles just wide of the post!
39.24
Emile Beckham flicks a high pass forward. Lars Bratseth holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Lars Bratseth shoots from outside the area but it is tipped over by Zac Diaz.
40.38
Corner kick to Cambridge United. Lars Bratseth plays it short to Luke Marshall. Luke Marshall comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out. Magnificent save by Zac Diaz!
44.25
Giorgio Lasalandra flicks a high pass forward. Emile Beckham controls it well on his chest. Emile Beckham hits a low pass to Daniel Greaves. Daniel Greaves shoots from 25 yards. The ball comes in low, but Zac Diaz comfortably smothers it!
45.00
Emile Beckham flicks a high pass forward to Norman Best who brings the ball neatly under control. Norman Best knocks in a cross ball towards Daniel Greaves. Daniel Greaves is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
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. 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!
47.39
Luke Marshall makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Ross Barry. Ross Barry knocks in a cross ball towards Luke Marshall. Luke Marshall makes a convincing header. Zac Diaz didn't know what hit him as the ball comes off him at close range. The loose ball is scrambled clear by the defence.
49.13
Emile Beckham threads a neat ball through to Lars Bratseth. Lars Bratseth shoots from 20 yards. Zac Diaz gathers the ball up comfortably. Well saved!
51.14
Robert Gray pushes mid-way up the pitch. Robert Gray knocks the ball forward to Daniel Greaves. Daniel Greaves lofts in a cross ball towards Norman Best. Norman Best is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
53.53
Mike Waters flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Alvarez holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Rafael Alvarez threads the ball through into the box. Nathan Gatt makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's there!! Anton Götz has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
57.50
George Kahn knocks the ball to his team mate, Emile Beckham. With some swift thinking, Emile Beckham plays the ball forward to Daniel Greaves. Daniel Greaves knocks in a cross ball towards Ross Barry. Ross Barry rises majestically and gets a header on goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Ross Barry!
60.03
2-2West Ham United have made 2 substitutions with Rafael Fernandes replacing Nathan Gatt and Jose Ramirez replacing Rafael Alvarez .
61.11
Les Wright flicks the ball to his team mate, Ross Barry. Ross Barry knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jan Simonsen.
65.53
Robert Gray kicks a strong pass forward to Norman Best. Norman Best kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Greaves. Daniel Greaves plays a one-two with Ross Barry and rushes in on goal... Daniel Greaves cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball edges just beyond the reach of the keeper, thudding into the back of the net. Beautiful goal!!
69.27
Jose Ramirez deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Isaiah Peckham. Isaiah Peckham cuts inside the box! Isaiah Peckham muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. Superb reactions from Anton Götz. What a save!
71.23
Emile Beckham makes a simple pass to Ross Barry. Ross Barry whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Greaves. Daniel Greaves connects with a diving header. The keeper is on top of it. Great save!
72.27
Isaiah Peckham sees space and advances. Isaiah Peckham advances inside the box! Isaiah Peckham comes through the middle and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it's drastically wayward!
73.12
Lars Bratseth surges forward with the ball. Lars Bratseth plays a scrappy one-two with Daniel Greaves and stumbles forward towards the goal... Lars Bratseth rockets a shot on goal but is denied by Zac Diaz. Excellent save.
75.00
Alex Burley changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Alex Burley knocks in a cross ball towards Isaiah Peckham. Isaiah Peckham jumps high and flicks the ball with his head but it curls horrendously wide!
77.35
Cambridge United have made a substitution with Wes Terry replacing Daniel Greaves .
79.55
With some swift thinking, Isaiah Peckham plays the ball forward to Mike Waters. Mike Waters shoots from 25 yards but Anton Götz is on top of it.
85.50
Alex Burley kicks a strong pass forward to Isaiah Peckham. Isaiah Peckham threads the ball through to Mike Waters. Mike Waters shoots from outside the area. The ball curls but the keeper is able to reach it. Fabulous stop!
87.14
Isaiah Peckham sees space and advances. Isaiah Peckham knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Giorgio Lasalandra.
89.32
Robert Gray flicks a high pass forward. Ross Barry holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Ross Barry whips in a cross ball towards Norman Best. Norman Best flicks the ball with his head but it is shockingly off target!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
2
3
Shots on Target
5
11
Shots off Target
6
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
1
0
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
37.8%
62.2%
Play Area
26.8%
41.5%
31.7%
Scorers
| Isaiah Peckham 32 Nathan Gatt 54 | Norman Best 24 Ross Barry 58 Daniel Greaves 66 |
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Isaiah Peckham of West Ham United |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Zac Diaz (GK) | 8 | |
| 2. | Claude Leclercq (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Alex Burley (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Jan Simonsen (MID) |  | 5 |
| 5. | Claus Lundekvam (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Mike Waters (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Isaiah Peckham (MID) |  | 9 |
| 8. | Martin Hierro (ATT) | 6 | |
| 9. | Nathan Gatt (ATT) | | 7 |
| 10. | Luis Antunes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Rafael Alvarez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Scott Stuart (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Rafael Fernandes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Jose Ramirez (ATT) | 6 | |
| 1. | Anton Götz (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Robert Gray (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | George Kahn (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Giorgio Lasalandra (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Luke Marshall (MID) | 6 | |
| 6. | Emile Beckham (MID) | 7 | |
| 7. | Lars Bratseth (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Les Wright (MID) | 6 | |
| 9. | Norman Best (ATT) | | 8 |
| 10. | Ross Barry (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Daniel Greaves (ATT) | | 8 |
| 12. | Ruel Thompson (DEF) | 0 | |
| 13. | Alistair Weaver (MID) | 0 | |
| 14. | Wes Terry (ATT) | 6 | |