Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at London Stadium where West Ham United play host to Birmingham City. Its a sell-out today with the 10,000 capacity stadium completely full.
Both West Ham United and Birmingham City are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
Both West Ham United and Birmingham City are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.
0.00
0-0West Ham United kick off!
2.13
0-0Gerard Maes knocks the ball to his team mate, Robbie Griffin. Robbie Griffin tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
14.39
0-0West Ham United are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate Birmingham City's defence.
20.23
Ian Wise deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Scott Grantt. Scott Grantt tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
21.47
0-0Ruben Faria knocks the ball forward to Matthias Rohrschneider. Matthias Rohrschneider threads the ball through to Liam Gilchrist but he's offside!
27.11
0-0Ian Wise makes a simple pass to Craig Jacobs. Craig Jacobs shoots from distance but somehow Trevor Barrett manages to keep it out.
30.20
0-0Matthew Adams chips the ball to his team mate, Colin Neville. Colin Neville knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
36.29
Steve Kitson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Alejandro Ruiz. Alejandro Ruiz passes the ball forward to Scott Grantt. Scott Grantt shoots from outside the area but it goes wide for a goal kick.
39.29
Jorge Carvalho passes the ball forward to Ian Wise. Ian Wise passes the ball forward to Scott Grantt. Scott Grantt knocks in a cross ball towards Colin Neville. Colin Neville flicks the ball with his head but somehow Trevor Barrett manages to keep it out.
40.31
Djimi Alicarte controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Sjaak Koeman. Sjaak Koeman controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Robbie Griffin. Robbie Griffin knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
44.57
The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
45.00
Alejandro Ruiz flicks the ball to his team mate, Scott Grantt. Scott Grantt whips in a cross ball towards Craig Jacobs. Craig Jacobs flicks the ball with his head but he balloons it over the crossbar!
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
Birmingham City kick off!
48.01
Luke Dryden sees space and advances. Luke Dryden controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Robbie Griffin. Robbie Griffin shoots from outside the area but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
49.58
Matthew Adams kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Grantt. Scott Grantt sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
51.17
Gerard Maes knocks the ball forward to Robbie Griffin. Robbie Griffin deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Liam Gilchrist. Liam Gilchrist tries a spectacular strike but it flies wide!
53.45
0-0Ian Wise catches Ruben Faria on the ankles. The referee calls over Ian Wise and warns him to calm down! Ruben Faria hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
54.22
Ruben Faria makes a probing pass to Robbie Griffin. Robbie Griffin plays a perfect one-two with Matthias Rohrschneider and rushes in on goal... Robbie Griffin makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Gavin Marsden!
57.02
Alejandro Ruiz clumsily knocks into Sjaak Koeman. Alejandro Ruiz is given a warning by the referee! Sjaak Koeman runs off the knock.
59.14
0-1Alejandro Ruiz kicks a strong pass forward to Craig Jacobs. Craig Jacobs kicks a strong pass forward to Scott Grantt. Scott Grantt makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Scott Grantt!
65.44
Ian Wise deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Craig Jacobs. Craig Jacobs shoots from distance. The ball flies into the top corner - goal!!
69.13
Steve Kitson deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Ian Wise. Ian Wise makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Colin Neville. Colin Neville makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Scott Grantt but he's offside!
75.01
Aaron Van Den Herik brings the ball forward. Aaron Van Den Herik makes a simple pass to Craig Jacobs. Craig Jacobs plays a perfect one-two with Colin Neville and rushes in on goal... Craig Jacobs shoots from just inside the box. Trevor Barrett easily smothers it.
77.33
Ruben Faria kicks a strong pass forward to Matthias Rohrschneider. Matthias Rohrschneider whips in a cross ball towards Liam Gilchrist. Liam Gilchrist is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. Gavin Marsden easily smothers it.
78.11
Ronnie Barrett decides to run forward with the ball. Ronnie Barrett kicks a strong pass forward to Colin Neville. Colin Neville shoots from outside the area. It's miles wide!
81.03
0-2Djimi Alicarte barges into Craig Jacobs. The referee calls over Djimi Alicarte and shows him a yellow card! Craig Jacobs hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
83.32
Jorge Carvalho knocks the ball to his team mate, Alejandro Ruiz. Alejandro Ruiz knocks the ball to his team mate, Scott Grantt. Scott Grantt goes all the way! Scott Grantt shoots from just inside the box. Magnificent save by Trevor Barrett!
87.48
Jorge Carvalho passes the ball forward to Alejandro Ruiz. Alejandro Ruiz makes a probing pass to Colin Neville. Colin Neville whips in a cross ball towards Scott Grantt. Scott Grantt directs the ball goalwards with his head but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
89.54
Alejandro Ruiz knocks the ball forward to Colin Neville. Colin Neville goes all the way! Colin Neville takes a shot at goal but it curls horrendously wide!
90.00
Djimi Alicarte controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Ruben Faria. Ruben Faria flicks the ball to his team mate, Liam Gilchrist. Liam Gilchrist knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
0
2
Shots on Target
2
6
Shots off Target
3
7
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
1
0
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
40.7%
59.3%
Play Area
28.4%
46.9%
24.7%
Scorers
| Scott Grantt 59 Craig Jacobs 65 |