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Match Report
Match Report
It's a clear sunny day here at London Stadium where West Ham United play Manchester City in this league cup game. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in poor condition.
West Ham United are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Manchester City appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Ben Atherton.
The pitch is in poor condition.
West Ham United are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Manchester City appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
Today's match is refereed by Ben Atherton.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and West Ham United get the match underway!
2.45
0-0Without breaking stride, Romero P. Martinez plays the ball forward to Richard Williamson. Richard Williamson shoots from outside the area. Magnificent save by Harry Emerton!
8.23
Don Morrison takes a quick throw-in, which Altti Gadd takes on the chest. Altti Gadd takes it forward alone. Altti Gadd whips in a cross ball towards Brian Kanu. Brian Kanu knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Philipp Meyer punches it away to safety.
10.15
0-0Meziane Djoudi knocks the ball to his team mate, Adam Evans. Adam Evans makes a beautiful solo run. Adam Evans shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
12.14
Paolo Houwing controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Don Morrison. Don Morrison makes a probing pass to Jacob James. Jacob James rushes past Kevin Young! Jacob James shows great control and tries a shot on goal his aim is horrendously poor!
14.30
Adam Evans makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Richard Williamson. Richard Williamson finds some space and shoots from distance. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
18.19
0-0Richard Williamson comes in with a late challenge on Paolo Houwing. Richard Williamson is warned by the referee! Paolo Houwing runs off the knock.
22.13
0-0Neil Rankin makes a probing pass to Altti Gadd. Altti Gadd hits a low pass to Jacob James. Jacob James knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
26.24
Don Morrison flicks the ball to his team mate, Marcos Lopez. Marcos Lopez knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
30.09
Neil Rankin darts forward. Neil Rankin chips the ball to his team mate, Marcos Lopez. Marcos Lopez lofts in a cross ball towards Thomas Döring. Thomas Döring is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. Philipp Meyer manages to gather it.
32.56
Octavian Noica flicks a high pass forward. Richard Williamson collects the pass. Richard Williamson plays a one-two with Vincenzo Herzog and rushes in on goal... Richard Williamson shows great control and tries a shot on goal. It curls slightly but Harry Emerton manages to gather it comfortably.
38.08
1-0Altti Gadd makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Thomas Döring. Thomas Döring plays a scrappy one-two with Brian Kanu and advances towards the goal... Thomas Döring comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 10 yards out. It's there!! Philipp Meyer has to pick the ball from the back of the net!
42.30
Octavian Noica surges forward with the ball. Octavian Noica rushes past Paolo Houwing! Octavian Noica side-steps and rifles a shot at goal. It curls slightly but Harry Emerton manages to gather it easily.
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. Manchester City also appear unchanged since the first half. The Manchester City players look more motivated than they were before.
45.00
Manchester City start the second half!
55.09
Paolo Houwing hacks Vincenzo Herzog from behind! The referee calls over Paolo Houwing and warns him to calm down! Vincenzo Herzog stretches but gets up unharmed.
59.01
1-0Jan Winkler clumsily knocks into Richard Williamson. Jan Winkler is shown the yellow card! Richard Williamson grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
63.03
Verges Ouattara deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Altti Gadd. Altti Gadd makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Marcos Lopez. Marcos Lopez lofts in a cross ball towards Brian Kanu. Brian Kanu beats his man to it with a header but somehow Philipp Meyer manages to keep it out.
72.56
Nico Sachs flicks a high pass forward. Octavian Noica collects the pass. Octavian Noica flicks a high pass forward to Richard Williamson who brings the ball under control. Richard Williamson sees Vincenzo Herzog just inside the box and quickly passes the ball. Vincenzo Herzog shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball skims nastily along the ground and slips under the keeper's body. Goal!!
75.21
Jan Winkler hits a low pass to Don Morrison. Don Morrison knocks the ball to his team mate, Marcos Lopez. Marcos Lopez lofts in a cross ball towards Jacob James. Jacob James whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
78.26
Altti Gadd laces a through ball forward to Jacob James. Jacob James knocks in a cross ball towards Brian Kanu. Brian Kanu knocks the ball goalwards with his head. Brian Kanu scores for West Ham United!!
83.34
Mile Cooney decides to run forward with the ball. Mile Cooney flicks the ball to his team mate, Vincenzo Herzog. Vincenzo Herzog knocks in a cross ball towards Richard Williamson. Richard Williamson rises majestically and gets a header on goal but somehow Harry Emerton manages to keep it out.
84.48
3-1Adam Evans brings the ball forward. Adam Evans hits a low pass to Vincenzo Herzog. Paolo Houwing hacks Vincenzo Herzog from behind! Vincenzo Herzog appeals for a penalty! No says the ref!!
87.58
Meziane Djoudi barges into Jacob James. The referee warns Meziane Djoudi to calm down! Jacob James stretches but gets up unharmed.
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Harry Emerton (GK)
7
2. Neil Rankin (DEF)
6
3. Jan Winkler (DEF)
5
4. Paolo Houwing (DEF)
6
5. Verges Ouattara (DEF)
6
6. Don Morrison (MID)
7
7. Altti Gadd (MID)
7
8. Thomas Döring (ATT)
8
9. Marcos Lopez (ATT)
7
10. Jacob James (ATT)
9
11. Brian Kanu (ATT)
9
12. Liborio Aleman (DEF)
0
13. Isaiah Bellamy (MID)
0
14. Alistair Armstrong (ATT)
0
1. Philipp Meyer (GK)
7
2. Kevin Young (DEF)
6
3. Nico Sachs (DEF)
6
4. Meziane Djoudi (DEF)
6
5. Mile Cooney (DEF)
6
6. Romero P. Martinez (MID)
6
7. Adam Evans (MID)
7
8. Octavian Noica (MID)
7
9. Niccol˜ Filippini (MID)
6
10. Vincenzo Herzog (ATT)
8
11. Richard Williamson (ATT)
7
12. Vadim Peklushenko (MID)
0
13. Rui Teixeira (ATT)
0
14. Peter Kempin (DEF)
0