Match Report


West Ham UnitedWest Ham United     BarnsleyBarnsley
gavin Hallgavin Hall David Ward David Ward
Frank BattyF. Batty67
G
1
G
64Ray FontolanR. Fontolan
Florian TöpferF. Töpfer63
D
2
D
60Oleg RowettO. Rowett
Michael BallM. Ball64
D
3
D
59Vasco VarelaV. Varela
Leon HermannL. Hermann74
D
4
D
58Marc RohrschneiderM. Rohrschneider
Nigel Wright-PhillipsN. Wright-Phillips58
D
5
D
59Neil PriorN. Prior
Greg ToddG. Todd68
M
6
M
64Ralph TolleyR. Tolley
Frank HendrieF. Hendrie65
M
captain7
M
68Alexander GreenA. Green
Stefan DöringS. Döring60
A
8
A
60Morris KerrM. Kerr
Fabio CamoraniF. Camorani58
A
9captain
A
53Hugo NavarroH. Navarro
Jason HurstJ. Hurst65
A
10
A
63Ledley PearceL. Pearce
Sebastian MunozS. Munoz70
A
11
M
69Phil Le TissierP. Le Tissier
 
Amedeo Dalla BonaA. Dalla Bona46
G
12
D
41Stuart ImpeyS. Impey
Omer LaverO. Laver54
M
13
M
58Colin NichollsC. Nicholls
Simon HuckerbyS. Huckerby39
A
14
A
59Richard LawtonR. Lawton

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Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at London Stadium where West Ham United play host to Barnsley. A crowd of 17,252 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 Barnsley appear to be shaped for 4-2-4.
Today's match is refereed by Duncan Thompson.


0.00
The first half starts with Barnsley kicking off!
4.51
Ledley Pearce knocks the ball forward to Morris Kerr. Morris Kerr plays a scrappy one-two with Phil Le Tissier and advances towards the goal... Morris Kerr strikes a beautiful right-footed shot at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for Barnsley!
9.41
Alexander Green makes a simple pass to Hugo Navarro. Hugo Navarro shoots from 20 yards but it misses the target by a large margin!
10.53
Greg Todd controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Frank Hendrie. Frank Hendrie knocks the ball forward, putting Jason Hurst through on goal. Some silky footwork from Jason Hurst provides him some room. He curls a shot at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Ray Fontolan with no chance!! Goal for West Ham United!
15.37
Frank Hendrie flicks a high pass forward. Sebastian Munoz collects the pass. Sebastian Munoz lofts in a cross ball towards Stefan Döring. Stefan Döring beats his man to it with a header. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
20.12
Greg Todd flicks a high pass forward. Jason Hurst controls it well on his chest. Jason Hurst whips in a cross ball towards Stefan Döring. Stefan Döring directs the ball goalwards with his head. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
24.32
Neil Prior knocks the ball to his team mate, Alexander Green. Alexander Green flicks the ball to his team mate, Ledley Pearce. Ledley Pearce makes a probing pass to Phil Le Tissier but he's offside!
26.24
Ralph Tolley knocks the ball forward to Phil Le Tissier. Phil Le Tissier shoots from 20 yards but it rises well off target!
27.49
Hugo Navarro clumsily knocks into Michael Ball. Hugo Navarro is shown the yellow card! Michael Ball stretches but gets up unharmed.
28.40
Florian Töpfer threads the ball through to Greg Todd. Greg Todd advances with the ball. Greg Todd lofts in a cross ball towards Fabio Camorani. Fabio Camorani flicks the ball with his head. Ray Fontolan easily punches it away to safety.
30.37
Fabio Camorani comes in with a late challenge on Marc Rohrschneider. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Marc Rohrschneider runs off the knock.
33.17
Michael Ball flicks a high ball forward to Nigel Wright-Phillips who takes it down. Nigel Wright-Phillips deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Sebastian Munoz. Sebastian Munoz lofts in a cross ball towards Stefan Döring. Stefan Döring beats his man to it with a header but Ray Fontolan reads it well. Nice save!
34.31
Marc Rohrschneider barges into Sebastian Munoz. The referee calls over Marc Rohrschneider and warns him to calm down! Sebastian Munoz runs off the knock.
36.44
Greg Todd laces a through ball forward to Jason Hurst. Jason Hurst lofts in a cross ball towards Sebastian Munoz. Sebastian Munoz finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball skims just under the bar, beyond the keeper's outstretched hand. Goal!!
39.58
Alexander Green knocks the ball to his team mate, Ralph Tolley. Ralph Tolley knocks the ball forward, putting Hugo Navarro through on goal. Hugo Navarro side-steps and rifles a shot at goal but Frank Batty is on top of it.
40.41
Greg Todd hits a low pass to Frank Hendrie. Frank Hendrie knocks in a cross ball towards Stefan Döring. Stefan Döring connects with a diving header. Ray Fontolan punches it away to safety.
42.57
Frank Hendrie knocks the ball to his team mate, Jason Hurst. Jason Hurst knocks in a cross ball towards Stefan Döring. Stefan Döring is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but Ray Fontolan is on top of it.
44.33
Leon Hermann flicks the ball to his team mate, Greg Todd. Greg Todd hits a low pass to Fabio Camorani. Fabio Camorani lofts in a cross ball towards Stefan Döring. Stefan Döring finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The keeper is on top of it. Well saved!
45.00
Marc Rohrschneider flicks a high pass forward. Alexander Green collects the pass. Alexander Green chips the ball to his team mate, Phil Le Tissier. Phil Le Tissier whips in a cross ball towards Ralph Tolley. Ralph Tolley directs the ball goalwards with his head. Michael Ball steps in front, blocking the shot. He clears the ball quickly up field.
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. Barnsley also appear unchanged since the first half.

45.00
The second half starts with West Ham United kicking off!
47.13
Ralph Tolley makes a beautiful solo run. Ralph Tolley knocks in a cross ball towards Hugo Navarro. Hugo Navarro connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. Magnificent save by Frank Batty!
49.14
Frank Hendrie flicks a high ball forward to Sebastian Munoz who takes it down. Sebastian Munoz knocks in a cross ball towards Jason Hurst. Jason Hurst connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
54.42
Leon Hermann pushes mid-way up the pitch. Leon Hermann plays the ball forward to Stefan Döring. Stefan Döring knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Alexander Green.
57.11
Frank Hendrie passes the ball forward to Greg Todd. Greg Todd knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Neil Prior.
60.25
Frank Hendrie barges into Hugo Navarro. Frank Hendrie is given a warning by the referee! Hugo Navarro hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
61.47
Alexander Green flicks a high pass forward. Hugo Navarro controls it well on his chest. Hugo Navarro knocks in a cross ball towards Phil Le Tissier. Phil Le Tissier connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal but he balloons it over the crossbar!
67.21
Frank Hendrie barges into Ralph Tolley. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Ralph Tolley hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
78.45
Frank Hendrie takes it forward alone. Frank Hendrie plays a scrappy one-two with Stefan Döring and stumbles forward towards the goal... Frank Hendrie looks for support before firing off a hurried shot at goal but it rises well off target!
79.30
With a delightful solo run, Frank Hendrie stretches the opposition's defence. Frank Hendrie shoots from outside the area. It curls slightly but Ray Fontolan manages to gather it comfortably.
81.45
Vasco Varela kicks a strong pass forward to Marc Rohrschneider. Marc Rohrschneider knocks the ball forward to Ledley Pearce. Ledley Pearce knocks in a cross ball towards Phil Le Tissier. Phil Le Tissier makes a convincing header. What a cracker!! Frank Batty had no chance!! Goal for Barnsley!
84.31
Jason Hurst changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Jason Hurst lofts in a cross ball towards Fabio Camorani. Fabio Camorani connects with a diving header but it flies well off target!
85.16
Oleg Rowett flicks a high ball forward to Neil Prior who gracefully takes it down. Neil Prior knocks the ball to his team mate, Alexander Green. Alexander Green knocks in a cross ball towards Ledley Pearce. Ledley Pearce connects with a diving header. The keeper is on top of it. Great save!
87.51
Frank Hendrie flicks a high pass forward. Jason Hurst collects the pass. Jason Hurst knocks in a cross ball towards Frank Hendrie. Frank Hendrie connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. The ball clips the inside of the post and flies into the back of the net!! Goal for West Ham United!
90.00
Greg Todd flicks a high pass forward. Jason Hurst collects the pass. Jason Hurst whips in a cross ball towards Frank Hendrie. Vasco Varela hacks Frank Hendrie from behind! Frank Hendrie appeals for a penalty! No!! Unbelievable!!
90.00
The referee whistles full-time!

Match Statistics
 

West Ham United

Barnsley
Goals
5
2
Shots on Target
11
6
Shots off Target
3
3
Offsides
0
1
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
2
1
Red Cards
0
0

Possession
62.5%
37.5%
Play Area
22.5%
46.2%
31.2%

Scorers
Jason Hurst 11, 49
Stefan Döring 15
Sebastian Munoz 36
Frank Hendrie 88
Morris Kerr 5
Phil Le Tissier 81

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Jason Hurst of West Ham United

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

1.Ray Fontolan (GK)
7
2.Oleg Rowett (DEF)
6
3.Vasco Varela (DEF)
6
4.Marc Rohrschneider (DEF)
6
5.Neil Prior (DEF)
6
6.Ralph Tolley (MID)
6
7.Alexander Green (MID)
6
8.Morris Kerr (ATT)goal scored
7
9.Hugo Navarro (ATT)yellow card
6
10.Ledley Pearce (ATT)
6
11.Phil Le Tissier (MID)goal scored
7
 
12.Stuart Impey (DEF)
0
13.Colin Nicholls (MID)
0
14.Richard Lawton (ATT)
0