Match Report
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Match Report
There are a few clouds overhead here at London Stadium where West Ham United play host to Rochdale. A crowd of 9,991 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
West Ham United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Rochdale appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
West Ham United are playing in a 4-3-3 formation while Rochdale appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and Rochdale kick off!
3.52
0-0Sjaak Koeman advances with the ball. Sjaak Koeman shoots from long range but it flies wide!
6.03
0-0Christian Boulebda deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tomˆs Wisgerhof. Tomˆs Wisgerhof makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jan Dijkstra but he's offside!
9.41
0-0Silvio Quaresma makes a probing pass to Christian Boulebda. Christian Boulebda advances with the ball. Christian Boulebda knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Djimi Alicarte.
12.09
1-0George Mcleod kicks a strong pass forward to Gerard Maes. Gerard Maes deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matthias Rohrschneider. Matthias Rohrschneider lofts in a cross ball towards Robbie Griffin. Robbie Griffin flicks the ball with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
15.37
1-0Roberto Acosta barges into Sjaak Koeman. The referee calls over Roberto Acosta and warns him to calm down! Sjaak Koeman stretches but gets up unharmed.
16.22
1-0Sjaak Koeman chips the ball to his team mate, Liam Gilchrist. Liam Gilchrist tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves viciously but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
22.41
Djimi Alicarte brings the ball forward. Djimi Alicarte flicks the ball to his team mate, Robbie Griffin. Robbie Griffin controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal. It's miles wide!
27.12
Christian Boulebda makes a probing pass to Tomˆs Wisgerhof. Tomˆs Wisgerhof knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.26
J-David Avenet surges forward with the ball. J-David Avenet passes the ball forward to Tomˆs Wisgerhof. Tomˆs Wisgerhof whips in a cross ball towards Jan Dijkstra. Jan Dijkstra directs the ball goalwards with his head. Trevor Barrett manages to gather it comfortably.
32.19
Sjaak Koeman passes the ball forward to Liam Gilchrist. Liam Gilchrist deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Robbie Griffin but the linesman indicates offside!
34.52
Gerard Maes makes a simple pass to Robbie Griffin. Robbie Griffin lofts in a cross ball towards Matthias Rohrschneider. Matthias Rohrschneider flicks the ball with his head but it is miles over!
36.24
Ruben Faria deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Matthias Rohrschneider. Matthias Rohrschneider tries a spectacular long range effort but it curls horrendously wide!
40.19
Sjaak Koeman chips the ball to his team mate, Matthias Rohrschneider. Matthias Rohrschneider knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by J-David Avenet.
42.31
1-0Rochdale are playing some beautiful football, but they cannot seem to penetrate West Ham United's defence.
45.00
Nicola C. Rachini flicks the ball to his team mate, Jan Dijkstra. Jan Dijkstra knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Robert Christie.
45.00
The whistle indicates the end of the first half!
45.00
West Ham United start the second half!
49.28
Matías Ezequiel Ruiz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Christian Boulebda. Christian Boulebda kicks a strong pass forward to Jan Dijkstra. Jan Dijkstra knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Robert Christie.
53.54
Christian Boulebda knocks the ball forward to Jan Dijkstra. Jan Dijkstra shoots from distance but it is tipped over by Trevor Barrett.
57.05
Alistair Kanu flicks the ball to his team mate, Jose Gomes. Jose Gomes takes it forward alone. Jose Gomes lofts in a cross ball towards Tomˆs Wisgerhof. Tomˆs Wisgerhof powers a header at goal. The ball is well placed but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
61.00
Ruben Faria hacks Silvio Quaresma from behind! The referee calls over Ruben Faria and warns him to calm down! Silvio Quaresma stretches but gets up unharmed.
66.04
Luke Dryden makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Gerard Maes. Gerard Maes knocks the ball forward to Robbie Griffin. Robbie Griffin whips in a cross ball towards Matthias Rohrschneider. Matthias Rohrschneider flicks the ball with his head. It's miles wide!
69.01
Luke Dryden flicks the ball to his team mate, Gerard Maes. Gerard Maes makes a simple pass to Matthias Rohrschneider. Matthias Rohrschneider controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but Dario Flachi is on top of it.
71.16
Christian Boulebda makes a simple pass to Tomˆs Wisgerhof. Tomˆs Wisgerhof shoots from distance but he balloons it over the crossbar!
73.38
Alistair Kanu flicks the ball to his team mate, Nicola C. Rachini. Nicola C. Rachini threads the ball through to Tomˆs Wisgerhof. Tomˆs Wisgerhof shoots from long range but he balloons it over the crossbar!
77.00
Nicola C. Rachini makes a probing pass to Tomˆs Wisgerhof. Tomˆs Wisgerhof knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Luke Dryden.
79.16
Roberto Acosta makes a simple pass to Tomˆs Wisgerhof. Tomˆs Wisgerhof threads the ball through to Jan Dijkstra. Jan Dijkstra makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
81.08
1-0Matías Ezequiel Ruiz catches Robbie Griffin on the ankles. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Robbie Griffin stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Goals
1
0
Shots on Target
3
3
Shots off Target
5
3
Offsides
1
1
Fouls
1
2
Yellow Cards
0
1
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
53.9%
46.1%
Play Area
26.3%
46.1%
27.6%
Scorers