Match Report
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Match Report
A few clouds cover the sky here at London Stadium where West Ham United play host to Blackburn Rovers. 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 Blackburn Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Mick Shaw.
The pitch is in poor condition.
West Ham United are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Blackburn Rovers appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Today's match is refereed by Mick Shaw.
0.00
0-0West Ham United start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.43
0-0Pierre G. Tarozzi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Robert Eustace. Robert Eustace threads a neat ball through to Jamie Salmon. Jamie Salmon knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Claude Leclercq.
4.28
0-0Francis Marsden comes in with a late challenge on Carl Campbell. The referee calls over Francis Marsden and warns him to calm down! Carl Campbell stretches but gets up unharmed.
8.10
0-1Lars Heggem sees Robert Eustace in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Robert Eustace kicks a strong pass forward to Jamie Salmon. Jamie Salmon skips past Mike Waters! Some awkward footwork from Jamie Salmon provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
15.44
Claus Lundekvam flicks a high ball forward to Isaiah Peckham who takes it down. Isaiah Peckham flicks a high pass forward. Mike Waters holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Mike Waters knocks in a cross ball towards Nathan Gatt. Nathan Gatt whips the ball goalwards with his head which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
18.19
Ole Gunnar Solskjær flicks a high ball forward to Mike Waters who takes it down. Mike Waters makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Luis Antunes. Luis Antunes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Lars Heggem.
20.31
1-1Pierre G. Tarozzi knocks the ball forward to Max Peters. Max Peters knocks the ball forward to Francis Marsden. Francis Marsden lofts in a cross ball towards Laurent Claessens. Laurent Claessens directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. It's dealt with comprehensively by the defence.
21.36
Kubilay Izzet flicks a high pass forward. Robert Eustace collects the pass. Robert Eustace kicks a strong pass forward to Jamie Salmon. Jamie Salmon shoots from 25 yards but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
22.36
1-1Rafael Alvarez receives the ball from a throw-in from Isaiah Peckham. Rafael Alvarez threads a neat ball through to Martin Hierro. Martin Hierro lofts in a cross ball towards Nathan Gatt. Nathan Gatt powers a header at goal. The keeper is on top of it. Quality keeping!
26.54
With some swift thinking, Jamie Salmon plays the ball forward to Laurent Claessens. Laurent Claessens knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mike Waters.
27.17
Mike Waters chips the ball to his team mate, Nathan Gatt. Nathan Gatt knocks in a cross ball towards Martin Hierro. Martin Hierro is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
32.42
With great vision, Isaiah Peckham plays the ball forward to Mike Waters. Mike Waters kicks a strong pass forward to Rafael Alvarez. Rafael Alvarez knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Lars Heggem.
36.10
Robert Eustace knocks the ball forward to Jamie Salmon. Jamie Salmon knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Zac Diaz who gathers it comfortably.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
Both teams emerge for the second half. West Ham United appear unchanged since the first half. Blackburn Rovers also appear unchanged since the first half. The Blackburn Rovers players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Blackburn Rovers start the second half!
51.31
2-1Mike Waters makes a probing pass to Rafael Alvarez. Rafael Alvarez knocks in a cross ball towards Nathan Gatt. Nathan Gatt whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but Kubilay Izzet is on the line. He jumps and heads the ball over the bar!
52.25
Corner kick to West Ham United. Mike Waters chips it out wide. Rafael Alvarez muscles his way past his marker and unleashes a shot at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is a match for it. Great keeping!
55.53
Claude Leclercq sweeps the ball up the wings. Luis Antunes shoots from 20 yards. The ball comes in low, but Ralph Britton easily smothers it!
59.11
Jamie Salmon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Francis Marsden. Francis Marsden lofts in a cross ball towards Jamie Salmon. Jamie Salmon gets a glancing touch on the cross ball. The ball strikes Isaiah Peckham's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
60.26
2-1Blackburn Rovers have made 3 substitutions with Anton Busse replacing Trevor Draper, Dean Laver replacing Pierre G. Tarozzi and Tommy Deane replacing Tomas Mendes and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-4-3 formation.
61.07
Tommy Deane threads a neat ball through to Francis Marsden. Francis Marsden whips in a cross ball towards Max Peters. Max Peters flicks the ball with his head but Claude Leclercq is between the ball and the goal. Well blocked!
65.26
Claude Leclercq threads a neat ball through to Isaiah Peckham. Isaiah Peckham flicks a high pass forward. Rafael Alvarez controls it well on his chest. Rafael Alvarez knocks in a cross ball towards Luis Antunes. Luis Antunes heads the ball goalwards. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
69.48
Kubilay Izzet flicks a high pass forward. Laurent Claessens holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Laurent Claessens shoots from outside the area but Zac Diaz is on top of it.
77.29
Mike Waters flicks a high pass forward. Luis Antunes controls it well on his chest. Luis Antunes knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Kubilay Izzet.
78.09
Ole Gunnar Solskjær hits a low pass to Isaiah Peckham. Isaiah Peckham lofts in a cross ball towards Rafael Alvarez. Rafael Alvarez knocks the ball goalwards with his head but somehow Ralph Britton manages to keep it out.
79.39
Mike Waters knocks the ball forward to Rafael Alvarez. Rafael Alvarez sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Ralph Britton. Excellent save.
85.43
Jamie Salmon advances with the ball. Jamie Salmon shoots from 20 yards. Magnificent save by Zac Diaz!
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
3
1
Shots on Target
9
5
Shots off Target
0
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
0
1
Yellow Cards
0
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
58.1%
41.9%
Play Area
33.8%
37.8%
28.4%
Scorers
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Jamie Salmon of Blackburn Rovers |
Match Ratings
| 1. | Zac Diaz (GK) | 6 | |
| 2. | Claude Leclercq (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Ole Gunnar Solskjær (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Claus Lundekvam (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Carl Campbell (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Mike Waters (MID) | 8 | |
| 7. | Isaiah Peckham (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Martin Hierro (ATT) |  | 8 |
| 9. | Rafael Alvarez (ATT) | 7 | |
| 10. | Luis Antunes (ATT) | | 8 |
| 11. | Nathan Gatt (ATT) | | 9 |
| 12. | Jan Simonsen (MID) | 0 | |
| 13. | Rafael Fernandes (ATT) | 0 | |
| 14. | Jose Ramirez (ATT) | 0 | |
| 1. | Ralph Britton (GK) | 7 | |
| 2. | Pierre G. Tarozzi (DEF) | 6 | |
| 3. | Kubilay Izzet (DEF) | 6 | |
| 4. | Lars Heggem (DEF) | 6 | |
| 5. | Trevor Draper (DEF) | 6 | |
| 6. | Francis Marsden (MID) | 6 | |
| 7. | Robert Eustace (MID) | 7 | |
| 8. | Jamie Salmon (MID) | | 9 |
| 9. | Max Peters (ATT) | 6 | |
| 10. | Laurent Claessens (ATT) | 6 | |
| 11. | Tomas Mendes (ATT) | 6 | |
| 12. | Anton Busse (MID) | 6 | |
| 13. | Tommy Deane (ATT) | 6 | |
| 14. | Dean Laver (ATT) | 6 | |