Match Report
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Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at Bescot Stadium where Walsall play host to West Ham United. A crowd of 9,554 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Walsall are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while West Ham United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
Walsall are playing in a 4-4-2 formation while West Ham United appear to be shaped for 4-3-3.
0.00
0-0West Ham United get the match underway!
3.33
0-0Sjaak Koeman threads the ball through to Liam Gilchrist. Liam Gilchrist knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
4.05
0-0Antonio Barone advances with the ball. Antonio Barone controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. Trevor Barrett easily smothers it.
6.10
Hannes Schöll makes a simple pass to Peter Guppy. Peter Guppy sees a break and surges forward. Peter Guppy shoots from 20 yards. The ball dips but the keeper is a match for it. Saved!
8.53
Peter Guppy makes a probing pass to Graziano Brocchi. Graziano Brocchi shoots from 20 yards. It curls slightly but Trevor Barrett manages to gather it comfortably.
9.50
0-1Sjaak Koeman flicks the ball to his team mate, Robbie Griffin. Robbie Griffin knocks the ball to his team mate, Liam Gilchrist. Liam Gilchrist shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
12.43
Robert Christie kicks a strong pass forward to Ruben Faria. Ruben Faria threads the ball through to Robbie Griffin. Robbie Griffin tries a spectacular long range effort but it is tipped over by Oleg Thirlwell.
15.33
0-1Graziano Brocchi comes in with a late challenge on Djimi Alicarte. Graziano Brocchi is warned by the referee! Djimi Alicarte grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
30.24
0-1Hannes Schöll flicks the ball to his team mate, Antonio Barone. Antonio Barone knocks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Hulme. Alberto Hulme goes all the way! Alberto Hulme tries a spectacular strike but he balloons it over the crossbar!
32.48
Giuliano Chianese knocks the ball to his team mate, Alberto Hulme. Alberto Hulme goes all the way! Alberto Hulme tries a spectacular strike. It's miles wide!
39.43
0-1Rafael Caballero hacks Matthias Rohrschneider from behind! Rafael Caballero is given a warning by the referee! Matthias Rohrschneider hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
42.36
Giuliano Chianese kicks a strong pass forward to Alberto Hulme. Alberto Hulme shoots from 20 yards but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
44.30
Damian Mercier passes the ball forward to Peter Guppy. Peter Guppy sees a break and surges forward. Peter Guppy plays a perfect one-two with Alberto Hulme and rushes in on goal... Peter Guppy cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. Magnificent save by Trevor Barrett!
45.00
The referee whistles the end of the first half!
45.00
The whistle blows and Walsall get the second half underway!
49.43
Antonio Barone comes in with a late challenge on Sjaak Koeman. Antonio Barone is given a warning by the referee! Sjaak Koeman gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
53.50
Antonio Barone kicks a strong pass forward to Alberto Hulme. Alberto Hulme plays a perfect one-two with Graziano Brocchi and rushes in on goal... Alberto Hulme shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
54.51
Matthias Rohrschneider barges into Jan Krüger. Matthias Rohrschneider is given a warning by the referee! Jan Krüger stretches but gets up unharmed.
55.48
Robert Christie chips the ball to his team mate, Gerard Maes. Gerard Maes advances with the ball. Gerard Maes plays a perfect one-two with Robbie Griffin and rushes in on goal... Gerard Maes tries a spectacular strike but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
57.07
Gerard Maes decides to run forward with the ball. Gerard Maes plays a perfect one-two with Liam Gilchrist and rushes in on goal... Gerard Maes shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It's miles wide!
61.00
Ruben Faria kicks a strong pass forward to Robbie Griffin. Robbie Griffin chips the ball to his team mate, Matthias Rohrschneider. Matthias Rohrschneider tries a spectacular strike but he balloons it over the crossbar!
63.08
Gerard Maes threads the ball through to Liam Gilchrist. Liam Gilchrist shoots from long range but it curls horrendously wide!
67.51
Rafael Caballero sees a break and surges forward. Rafael Caballero threads the ball through to Graziano Brocchi. Graziano Brocchi plays a perfect one-two with Alberto Hulme and rushes in on goal... Graziano Brocchi makes some space for himself and shoots at goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
72.10
0-1Djimi Alicarte knocks the ball forward to Gerard Maes. Gerard Maes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Robbie Griffin. Robbie Griffin kicks a strong pass forward to Liam Gilchrist but the referee indicates it's offside!
75.45
Hannes Schöll makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Giuliano Chianese. Giuliano Chianese knocks the ball forward to Alberto Hulme. Alberto Hulme lofts in a cross ball towards Graziano Brocchi. Graziano Brocchi is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Trevor Barrett easily picks it out of the air!
77.14
Hannes Schöll flicks the ball to his team mate, Peter Guppy. Peter Guppy knocks the ball forward to Graziano Brocchi. Graziano Brocchi knocks the ball forward to Alberto Hulme but the linesmans flag is up. Offside!
78.46
Alvaro Paredes controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Graziano Brocchi. Graziano Brocchi tries a spectacular long range effort but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
79.19
Rafael Caballero makes a beautiful solo run. Rafael Caballero chips the ball to his team mate, Graziano Brocchi. Graziano Brocchi knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Djimi Alicarte.
87.00
0-1West Ham United are keeping most of the possession at the moment but are so far unable to make the most of it.
89.12
Antonio Barone deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Graziano Brocchi. Graziano Brocchi kicks a strong pass forward to Alberto Hulme but the referee indicates it's offside!
90.00
0-1Robert Christie comes in with a late challenge on Graziano Brocchi. Robert Christie is shown the yellow card! Graziano Brocchi stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
0
1
Shots on Target
5
2
Shots off Target
6
4
Offsides
3
1
Fouls
3
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
65.6%
34.4%
Play Area
24.7%
46.2%
29%
Scorers