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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at London Stadium where West Ham United play AC Milan in this second leg MWF Europa Cup game. West Ham United lead by 2-0 from the first leg. Its a sell-out today with the 21,000 capacity stadium completely full.
The pitch is in good condition.
West Ham United are playing in a 5-2-3 formation while AC Milan appear to be shaped for 3-4-3.
Today's match is refereed by .


0.00
West Ham United start the game by kicking off the first half!
3.28
Albrecht Zick sees Fredrik Drake in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Fredrik Drake flicks a high pass forward. Daniel Grantt collects the pass. Daniel Grantt lofts in a cross ball towards Eduardo Verges. Eduardo Verges makes a deft header. Houssin Sinouh manages to gather it.
4.08
Fritz Zitelli chips the ball to his team mate, Alec Davidson. Alec Davidson kicks a strong pass forward to Manfred Gschweidl. Manfred Gschweidl lofts in a cross ball towards Cliff Waterreus. Cliff Waterreus outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it misses the target by a large margin!
8.29
Fredrik Drake flicks a high pass forward. Jacob James collects the pass. Jacob James knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Matt Greig.
10.31
Tobias Ziege makes a probing pass to Jacob James. Jacob James whips in a cross ball towards Daniel Grantt. Daniel Grantt beats his man to it with a header but it is tipped over by Houssin Sinouh.
11.55
Tobias Ziege takes the corner, chipping the ball into the box. Some good footwork from Nelson Severs provides some space. He shoots at goal but it's a woeful effort!
12.29
Fredrik Drake flicks a high pass forward. Jacob James holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jacob James knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
22.41
Quavas Rogers hits a low pass to Fredrik Drake. With some swift thinking, Fredrik Drake plays the ball forward to Jacob James. Jacob James threads the ball through to Eduardo Verges but he's offside!
24.23
Ismael Sükür threads the ball through to Cliff Waterreus. Cliff Waterreus controls the ball well and immediately threads the ball forward, putting Manfred Gschweidl through on goal. Manfred Gschweidl cuts inside the defence and shoots at goal. The ball clips the underside of the bar and bounces just over the line. The fans cheer wildly!
27.24
Des Beagrie flicks a high ball forward to Giovanni M. Di Napoli who takes it down. Giovanni M. Di Napoli shoots from 25 yards. Magnificent save by Harry Emerton!
30.44
Tobias Ziege changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Tobias Ziege whips in a cross ball towards Eduardo Verges. Eduardo Verges outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Superb keeping!
32.32
Albrecht Zick flicks a high pass forward. Tobias Ziege controls it well on his chest. Tobias Ziege threads a neat ball through to Eduardo Verges. Eduardo Verges knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
34.37
Alec Davidson hacks Fredrik Drake from behind! Alec Davidson is given a warning by the referee! Fredrik Drake stretches but gets up unharmed.
36.41
Tonci Seric flicks a high pass forward. Hakan Türkyilmaz controls it well on his chest. Hakan Türkyilmaz makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Giovanni M. Di Napoli. Giovanni M. Di Napoli knocks the ball beyond the defensive line but Cliff Waterreus is offside!
38.33
Jacob James comes in with a late challenge on Matt Greig. The referee calls over Jacob James and warns him to calm down! Matt Greig hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
39.06
Alec Davidson makes a probing pass to Cliff Waterreus. Cliff Waterreus knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
42.32
Alec Davidson knocks the ball forward to Cliff Waterreus. Cliff Waterreus deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Giovanni M. Di Napoli but the linesman indicates offside!
44.15
Fredrik Drake flicks a high ball forward to Jacob James who takes it down. Jacob James skips past Fritz Zitelli! Some good footwork from Jacob James provides some space. He shoots at goal. Houssin Sinouh is helpless! The ball slams into the back of the net - goal!!
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. AC Milan have changed their lineup with Gian Paolo Sbaccanti replacing Tonci Seric, Leonardo Delgado replacing Des Beagrie and Mervin Ljungberg replacing Cliff Waterreus.

45.00
The whistle blows and AC Milan get the second half underway!
47.04
Seeing a gap ahead, Gary James laces a weighted ball forward to Fredrik Drake. With a delightful solo run, Fredrik Drake stretches the opposition's defence. Fredrik Drake whips in a cross ball towards Eduardo Verges. Eduardo Verges outjumps his marker and heads the ball goalward but it's a lousy effort!
54.07
Fredrik Drake makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Daniel Grantt. Daniel Grantt shoots from outside the area. The keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous stop!
59.45
Gary James knocks the ball forward to Tobias Ziege. Tobias Ziege kicks a strong pass forward to Daniel Grantt. Daniel Grantt knocks in a cross ball which is cleared easily by the defence.
60.05
Giovanni M. Di Napoli barges into Albrecht Zick. Giovanni M. Di Napoli is given a warning by the referee! Albrecht Zick runs off the knock.
67.22
Albrecht Zick passes the ball forward to Fredrik Drake. Fredrik Drake threads a neat ball through to Daniel Grantt. Daniel Grantt makes a great pass forward. Eduardo Verges runs clear and latches on but the linesman indicates offside!
69.57
Matt Greig decides to run forward with the ball. Matt Greig threads the ball through to Mervin Ljungberg. Mervin Ljungberg puts a great ball through. Giovanni M. Di Napoli runs beyond the defensive line but is deemed offside!
71.50
With great vision, Leonardo Delgado plays the ball forward to Manfred Gschweidl. Manfred Gschweidl whips in a cross ball towards Mervin Ljungberg. Mervin Ljungberg finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
75.30
Hakan Türkyilmaz takes it forward alone. Hakan Türkyilmaz knocks in a cross ball which is cleared by the defence.
78.20
Quavas Rogers threads a neat ball through to Fredrik Drake. Fredrik Drake makes a simple pass to Eduardo Verges. Eduardo Verges shoots from 25 yards but somehow Houssin Sinouh manages to keep it out.
79.53
With vision, Fredrik Drake picks a pass forward to Eduardo Verges. Eduardo Verges knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Fritz Zitelli.
90.00
Fredrik Drake flicks a high pass forward to Jacob James who brings the ball under control. Jacob James whips in a cross ball towards Eduardo Verges. Eduardo Verges makes a looping header on goal. The ball is well placed but Gian Paolo Sbaccanti blocks the shot and clears the ball up field!
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 2
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 7 vs 3
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 2 vs 1
Offsides
Offsides: 2 vs 3
Fouls
Fouls: 1 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 0 vs 0
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 57.3333333333333 vs 42.6666666666667
Play Area
Home team third: 25.33%, Midfield: 45.33%, Away team third: 29.33%


Man of the Match

Man of the Match
The man of the match was awarded to Fredrik Drake of West Ham United

Match Ratings

Match Ratings
6
2. Nelson Severs (DEF)
6
3. Albrecht Zick (DEF)
6
4. Henry Swift (DEF)
6
5. Gary James (DEF)
6
6. Quavas Rogers (DEF)
6
7. Tobias Ziege (MID)
7
8. Fredrik Drake (MID)
9
9. Jacob James (ATT)
8
10. Eduardo Verges (ATT)
6
11. Daniel Grantt (ATT)
6

0

2. Fritz Zitelli (DEF)
6
3. Tonci Seric (DEF)
6
4. Matt Greig (DEF)
6
6
6. Des Beagrie (MID)
6
7. Alec Davidson (MID)
6
10. Cliff Waterreus (ATT)
6

6
8