Match Report
| West Ham United | West Ham United |  |  | Manchester City | Manchester City | ||||||||||||||||
| Malcolm Clarke | Malcolm Clarke | manager | Computer Player | Computer Player | |||||||||||||||||
| Jan Vennegoor Hill | J. Hill |  | 70 | G |  | 1 | | G | 46 |  | Paul Vickers | P. Vickers | |||||||||
| Kevin Cleland | K. Cleland |  | 67 | D |  | 2 |  | D | 81 | | Tim Thatcher | T. Thatcher | |||||||||
| Jose Ramirez | J. Ramirez |  | 69 | D | | 3 | | D | 66 |  | Florian Sgrigna | F. Sgrigna | |||||||||
| Jermaine Lofthouse | J. Lofthouse | | 68 | D | | 4 | | D | 57 | | Jason McManaman | J. McManaman | |||||||||
| Stanley Cope | S. Cope | | 73 | M | | 5 | | D | 50 | | Bill Mike | B. Mike | |||||||||
| Hauke Engels | H. Engels |  | 72 | M | | 6 | | M | 74 | | Dion Owen | D. Owen | |||||||||
| Daniel Moreno | D. Moreno | | 73 | M |  | | 7 | | | M | 69 | | Simon Riemann | S. Riemann | |||||||
| Martin Seeler | M. Seeler | | 70 | M | | 8 | | M | 64 | | Mike Mason | M. Mason | |||||||||
| Scott Brady | S. Brady | | 71 | A | | 9 | | A | 70 | | Jamal Bakboord | J. Bakboord | |||||||||
| Albert Vila | A. Vila | | 74 | A | | 10 | | A | 63 | | Stephen Hughes | S. Hughes | |||||||||
| Fredrik Ball | F. Ball | | 73 | A | | 11 | | A | 59 | | Stan Marsden | S. Marsden | |||||||||
| James Hibbs | J. Hibbs | | 64 | D | | 12 | | M | 64 | | Craig Pallister | C. Pallister | |||||||||
| Hachemi Soudani | H. Soudani |  | 27 | M | | 13 | | M | 61 | | Brian Southgate | B. Southgate | |||||||||
| Niccolo Thatcher | N. Thatcher | | 32 | A | | 14 | | M | 58 | | Brian Lumsdon | B. Lumsdon | |||||||||
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a warm sunny day here at London Stadium where West Ham United play Manchester City in this friendly game. A crowd of 15,189 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in good condition.
West Ham United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Manchester City appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
The pitch is in good condition.
West Ham United are playing in a 3-4-3 formation while Manchester City appear to be shaped for 4-3-2-1.
0.00
0-0The whistle blows and West Ham United kick off!
2.58
0-0Tim Thatcher comes in with a late challenge on Scott Brady. The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Scott Brady runs off the knock.
6.16
0-0Kevin Cleland flicks a high pass forward. Fredrik Ball holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Fredrik Ball tries a spectacular long range effort. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
10.02
0-1Florian Sgrigna advances with the ball. Florian Sgrigna threads a neat, attacking ball through to Dion Owen. Dion Owen strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal. Jan Vennegoor Hill is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
15.33
Jermaine Lofthouse makes a simple pass to Hauke Engels. Hauke Engels flicks a high ball forward to Daniel Moreno who takes it down. Daniel Moreno knocks in a cross ball towards Stanley Cope. Stanley Cope connects with the ball, driving a powerful header at goal. It's a goal!! What a beauty!
21.20
Scott Brady makes a probing pass to Albert Vila. Albert Vila sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is tipped over by Paul Vickers.
22.20
1-1Stanley Cope takes the corner kick, swinging the ball in towards the near post. Scott Brady comes in from the left and smashes a shot from 12 yards out but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
26.14
1-1Kevin Cleland flicks a high pass forward. Hauke Engels controls it well on his chest. Hauke Engels makes a simple pass to Daniel Moreno. Daniel Moreno shoots from 20 yards but it goes wide for a goal kick.
27.24
Mike Mason controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Stephen Hughes. Stephen Hughes shoots from long range. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
28.59
1-1Hauke Engels barges into Jason McManaman. The referee warns Hauke Engels to calm down! Jason McManaman grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
40.02
Jose Ramirez hacks Stan Marsden from behind! The referee calls over Jose Ramirez and shows him a yellow card! Stan Marsden stretches but gets up unharmed.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
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 West Ham United players look more determined than they did at the start of the game.
45.00
Manchester City kick off and get the second half underway!
48.17
1-1Bill Mike kicks a strong pass forward to Dion Owen. Dion Owen kicks a strong pass forward to Stephen Hughes. Stephen Hughes knocks in a cross ball towards Simon Riemann. Simon Riemann finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. Jermaine Lofthouse clears it off the line with his head!
53.56
Tim Thatcher threads the ball through to Simon Riemann. Simon Riemann kicks a strong pass forward to Jamal Bakboord. Jamal Bakboord runs straight at the defence! Jamal Bakboord tries a spectacular strike. The ball cannons off Jose Ramirez, smacking the crossbar and looping into the crowd.
57.11
1-1Martin Seeler flicks the ball to his team mate, Fredrik Ball. Fredrik Ball makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Albert Vila but he's offside!
60.41
Mike Mason passes the ball forward to Stan Marsden. Stan Marsden shoots from long range but somehow Jan Vennegoor Hill manages to keep it out.
61.22
Simon Riemann flicks a high ball forward to Stan Marsden who takes it down. Stan Marsden runs straight at the defence! Stan Marsden shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it scrapes just over the bar. Good effort!
65.13
1-1Jason McManaman catches Albert Vila on the ankles. The referee warns Jason McManaman to calm down! Albert Vila hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
66.51
Florian Sgrigna flicks a high pass forward. Mike Mason controls it well on his chest. Mike Mason flicks a high pass forward. Dion Owen collects the pass. Dion Owen cuts inside the box! Dion Owen tries a spectacular strike but is denied by Jan Vennegoor Hill. Excellent save.
72.01
Jermaine Lofthouse flicks a high pass forward. Jose Ramirez collects the pass. Jose Ramirez hits a low pass to Daniel Moreno. Daniel Moreno lofts in a cross ball towards Scott Brady. Scott Brady beats his man to it with a header. The keeper is on top of it. Great save!
75.04
Jermaine Lofthouse flicks a high pass forward. Stanley Cope holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Stanley Cope threads the ball through to Scott Brady. Scott Brady plays a quick one-two with Albert Vila and rushes in on goal... Scott Brady strikes a beautiful left-footed shot at goal which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
77.04
2-1West Ham United have made 3 substitutions with James Hibbs replacing Kevin Cleland, Hachemi Soudani replacing Martin Seeler and Niccolo Thatcher replacing Scott Brady and appear to have rearranged themselves into a 3-5-2 formation.
78.55
Tim Thatcher kicks a strong pass forward to Dion Owen. Seeing a gap ahead, Dion Owen plays the ball forward to Simon Riemann. Without breaking stride, Simon Riemann plays the ball forward to Jamal Bakboord who has made a great run into the box. Jamal Bakboord comes in from the right and smashes a shot from 11 yards out but it is miles over!
79.02
Niccolo Thatcher catches Dion Owen on the ankles. Niccolo Thatcher is given a warning by the referee! Dion Owen runs off the knock.
84.05
2-1Stanley Cope knocks the ball to his team mate, Daniel Moreno. Daniel Moreno knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Paul Vickers who gathers it comfortably.
89.22
Jason McManaman flicks a high pass forward. Dion Owen collects the pass. Dion Owen kicks a strong pass forward to Mike Mason. Mike Mason plays a one-two with Stan Marsden and advances towards the goal... Mike Mason cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal but it is miles over!
90.00
The referee blows for full-time
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
| Stanley Cope 15 Scott Brady 75 | Dion Owen 10 |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Jan Vennegoor Hill (GK)
6
2. Kevin Cleland (DEF)
6
3. Jose Ramirez (DEF)
6
4. Jermaine Lofthouse (DEF)
7
5. Stanley Cope (MID)
8
6. Hauke Engels (MID)
7
7. Daniel Moreno (MID)
7
8. Martin Seeler (MID)
6
9. Scott Brady (ATT)
9
10. Albert Vila (ATT)
6
11. Fredrik Ball (ATT)
6
12. James Hibbs (DEF)
6
13. Hachemi Soudani (MID)
6
14. Niccolo Thatcher (ATT)
5
1. Paul Vickers (GK)
7
2. Tim Thatcher (DEF)
5
3. Florian Sgrigna (DEF)
7
4. Jason McManaman (DEF)
6
5. Bill Mike (DEF)
6
6. Dion Owen (MID)
9
7. Simon Riemann (MID)
6
8. Mike Mason (MID)
7
9. Jamal Bakboord (ATT)
6
10. Stephen Hughes (ATT)
6
11. Stan Marsden (ATT)
7
12. Craig Pallister (MID)
0
13. Brian Southgate (MID)
0
14. Brian Lumsdon (MID)
0