Match Report


West Ham UnitedWest Ham United     SunderlandSunderland
gavin Hallgavin Hall Derek Robson Derek Robson
Frank BattyF. Batty67
G
1
G
60Andy GemmellA. Gemmell
Florian TöpferF. Töpfer63
D
2
D
62Matt KeaneM. Keane
Michael BallM. Ball64
D
3captain
D
72Rob SeedorfR. Seedorf
Leon HermannL. Hermann74
D
4
D
59Nicholas MercerN. Mercer
Nigel Wright-PhillipsN. Wright-Phillips58
D
5
M
71James DeanJ. Dean
Greg ToddG. Todd68
M
6
M
49Steven FletcherS. Fletcher
Frank HendrieF. Hendrie65
M
captain7
M
49Les McManamanL. McManaman
Stefan DöringS. Döring60
A
8
M
48Federico MartinelliF. Martinelli
Fabio CamoraniF. Camorani58
A
9
A
72Marc FormonM. Formon
Jason HurstJ. Hurst64
A
10
A
58Adam HallA. Hall
Sebastian MunozS. Munoz70
A
11
A
56Richard DaviesR. Davies
 
Amedeo Dalla BonaA. Dalla Bona46
G
12
A
51Darl VandenbroeckD. Vandenbroeck
Omer LaverO. Laver54
M
13
D
47Colin TelferC. Telfer
Simon HuckerbyS. Huckerby39
A
14
A
50Tommy BeckhamT. Beckham

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at London Stadium where West Ham United play host to Sunderland. A crowd of 19,659 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
West Ham United are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Sunderland appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by Trevor Deane.


0.00
Sunderland get the match underway!
2.25
Les McManaman flicks a high ball forward to Richard Davies who takes it down. Richard Davies shoots from outside the area. It smacks hard against the advertising boards behind the goal. Just wide!
8.23
Michael Ball hacks Les McManaman from behind! The referee calls over Michael Ball and shows him a yellow card! Les McManaman hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
10.31
Nigel Wright-Phillips flicks a high ball forward to Stefan Döring who takes it down. Stefan Döring knocks in a cross ball towards Sebastian Munoz. Sebastian Munoz flicks the ball with his head. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for West Ham United!
18.12
Steven Fletcher makes a simple pass to Adam Hall. Adam Hall whips in a cross ball towards Les McManaman. Les McManaman is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. The ball strikes Leon Hermann's outstretched foot and is deflected wide.
19.39
Les McManaman takes the corner, driving a low ball out to the edge of the box. Frank Hendrie gets to the ball and clears it up field.
20.00
Frank Hendrie threads a neat ball through to Sebastian Munoz. Sebastian Munoz shoots from long range his aim is horrendously poor!
21.31
Rob Seedorf passes the ball forward to Marc Formon. Marc Formon chips the ball to his team mate, Richard Davies. Richard Davies tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
26.16
Federico Martinelli clumsily knocks into Jason Hurst. The referee calls over Federico Martinelli and warns him to calm down! Jason Hurst runs off the knock.
27.39
Greg Todd receives the ball from a throw-in from Frank Hendrie. Greg Todd controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sebastian Munoz. Sebastian Munoz knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Andy Gemmell who gathers it comfortably.
28.37
Nicholas Mercer flicks a high pass forward to Les McManaman who brings the ball under control. With a delightful solo run, Les McManaman stretches the opposition's defence. Les McManaman knocks in a cross ball towards Federico Martinelli. Federico Martinelli heads the ball goalwards. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
32.27
With vision, Matt Keane laces a weighted ball forward to James Dean. James Dean plays the ball forward to Federico Martinelli. Federico Martinelli knocks in a cross ball towards Adam Hall. Adam Hall knocks the ball goalwards with his head. The ball hits the post, bouncing back into play. Sunderland are unable to capitalise and the keeper manages to gather up the loose ball.
36.16
Federico Martinelli flicks a high pass forward. Adam Hall easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Adam Hall shoots from long range. Frank Batty gets down and covers it.
40.02
Steven Fletcher deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Adam Hall. Adam Hall tries a spectacular long range effort. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
44.42
Nigel Wright-Phillips passes the ball forward to Frank Hendrie. Frank Hendrie plays the ball forward to Fabio Camorani. Fabio Camorani shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Andy Gemmell smothers it!
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. Sunderland also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The whistle blows and West Ham United get the second half underway!
47.22
Nicholas Mercer flicks a high pass forward. Les McManaman controls it well on his chest. Les McManaman controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Adam Hall. Adam Hall lofts in a cross ball towards Marc Formon. Marc Formon whips the ball goalwards with his head. The shot is on target but blocked by Nigel Wright-Phillips. That should have been a goal!
48.34
Without breaking stride, Leon Hermann plays the ball forward to Michael Ball. Michael Ball flicks a high pass forward. Sebastian Munoz holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Sebastian Munoz lofts in a cross ball towards Greg Todd. Greg Todd whips the ball goalwards with his head but Andy Gemmell is on top of it.
51.25
Frank Hendrie flicks a high pass forward. Fabio Camorani controls it well on his chest. Fabio Camorani lofts in a cross ball towards Greg Todd. Greg Todd connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It slams into the side netting. So close!!
53.22
Michael Ball threads a neat ball through to Fabio Camorani. Fabio Camorani hits a low pass to Stefan Döring. Stefan Döring knocks in a cross ball towards Fabio Camorani. Fabio Camorani finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head his aim is horrendously poor!
54.36
Stefan Döring comes in with a late challenge on Matt Keane. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Matt Keane runs off the knock.
55.53
Les McManaman clumsily knocks into Frank Hendrie. Les McManaman is given a warning by the referee! Frank Hendrie stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.25
Greg Todd clumsily knocks into Matt Keane. Greg Todd is shown the yellow card! Matt Keane carries on, but is struggling a bit.
60.41
Les McManaman flicks a high pass forward to Steven Fletcher who brings the ball under control. Steven Fletcher shoots from 25 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
65.42
Florian Töpfer breaks forward. Seeing a gap ahead, Florian Töpfer laces a weighted ball forward to Fabio Camorani. Fabio Camorani controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
69.31
James Dean brings the ball forward. James Dean knocks in a cross ball towards Adam Hall. Adam Hall finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Adam Hall!
73.23
Frank Hendrie deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Stefan Döring. Stefan Döring whips in a cross ball towards Jason Hurst. Matt Keane comes in with a late challenge on Jason Hurst. Penalty not given!!
77.04
Greg Todd deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Frank Hendrie. Frank Hendrie knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
81.28
Federico Martinelli hits a low pass to Adam Hall. Adam Hall shoots from long range. Frank Batty gets down and covers it.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle

Match Statistics
 

West Ham United

Sunderland
Goals
2
2
Shots on Target
4
6
Shots off Target
3
5
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
3
0
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
43.8%
56.2%
Play Area
30.1%
43.8%
26%

Scorers
Sebastian Munoz 10
Fabio Camorani 65
Federico Martinelli 28
Adam Hall 69

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Adam Hall of Sunderland

Match Ratings
1.Frank Batty (GK)
6
2.Florian Töpfer (DEF)
7
3.Michael Ball (DEF)yellow card
5
4.Leon Hermann (DEF)
6
5.Nigel Wright-Phillips (DEF)
6
6.Greg Todd (MID)yellow card
6
7.Frank Hendrie (MID)
7
8.Stefan Döring (ATT)yellow card
6
9.Fabio Camorani (ATT)goal scored
8
10.Jason Hurst (ATT)
6
11.Sebastian Munoz (ATT)goal scored
8
 
12.Amedeo Dalla Bona (GK)
0
13.Omer Laver (MID)
0
14.Simon Huckerby (ATT)
0

1.Andy Gemmell (GK)
6
2.Matt Keane (DEF)
6
3.Rob Seedorf (DEF)
6
4.Nicholas Mercer (DEF)
7
5.James Dean (MID)
7
6.Steven Fletcher (MID)
6
7.Les McManaman (MID)
8
8.Federico Martinelli (MID)goal scored
8
9.Marc Formon (ATT)
6
10.Adam Hall (ATT)goal scored
9
11.Richard Davies (ATT)
6
 
12.Darl Vandenbroeck (ATT)
0
13.Colin Telfer (DEF)
0
14.Tommy Beckham (ATT)
0