Match Report
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Match Report
Match Report
It's a beautiful clear and sunny day here at London Stadium where West Ham United play Verona Hellas in this friendly game. A crowd of 17,633 fill this 21,000 capacity stadium.
The pitch is in great condition.
West Ham United are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Verona Hellas appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
The pitch is in great condition.
West Ham United are playing in a 4-2-3-1 formation while Verona Hellas appear to be shaped for 4-4-2.
0.00
0-0Verona Hellas kick off the first half!
4.53
0-0Dayo Pizzi clumsily knocks into Tim Green. The referee calls over Dayo Pizzi and warns him to calm down! Tim Green stretches but gets up unharmed.
6.25
0-0Nigel Christie flicks a high pass forward. Pius Wisgerhof collects the pass. Pius Wisgerhof shoots from outside the area. The ball comes in low, but Lee Granville smothers it!
10.06
0-0Dayo Pizzi threads the ball through to Marino Ardigò. Marino Ardigò knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Mamar Leroy.
22.45
1-0Mamar Leroy receives the ball from a throw-in from Roberto Vega. Mamar Leroy threads a neat ball through to Nigel Christie. Nigel Christie edges inside the box! Nigel Christie rockets a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Lee Granville had no chance!! Goal for West Ham United!
26.25
Florian Gimpl kicks a strong pass forward to Nigel Christie. Nigel Christie flicks a high pass forward. Jimmy Haise easily holds off his marker to collect the ball on his thigh. Jimmy Haise lofts in a cross ball towards Pius Wisgerhof. Pius Wisgerhof powers a header at goal but Lee Granville is on top of it.
27.29
1-0Niccol˜ Del Vecchio changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Niccol˜ Del Vecchio plays a one-two with Marino Ardigò and rushes in on goal... Some awkward footwork from Niccol˜ Del Vecchio provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball rattles the crossbar bouncing back into play. The loose ball is cleared by the defence.
36.35
Nigel Christie hits a low pass to Jimmy Haise. Jimmy Haise tries a spectacular long range effort but he balloons it over the crossbar!
40.41
Helder Campos flicks the ball to his team mate, Niccol˜ Del Vecchio. Niccol˜ Del Vecchio threads a neat ball through to Danilo Percassi. Danilo Percassi finds some space and shoots from distance but Hannes Schramm reads it well. Great save!
42.15
Nigel Christie threads the ball through to Roberto Vega. Roberto Vega knocks in a cross ball towards Pius Wisgerhof. Pius Wisgerhof finds space and glances the ball goalwards with his head but it whistles just wide of the post!
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. Verona Hellas also appear unchanged since the first half.
45.00
West Ham United kick off the second half!
47.58
Tim Green threads the ball through to Nigel Christie. Nigel Christie changes direction and makes an attacking run forward. Nigel Christie whips in a cross ball towards Roberto Vega. Roberto Vega rises majestically and gets a header on goal but it is tipped over by Lee Granville.
49.25
1-0It's a corner kick. Nigel Christie loops the ball over to the far post. Gabriele Cesari reaches the ball and hoofs it clear.
54.27
1-0David Adams catches Garry Mckinlay on the ankles. David Adams is shown the yellow card! Garry Mckinlay runs off the knock.
55.48
Roberto Vega kicks a strong pass forward to David Adams. David Adams whips in a cross ball towards Jimmy Haise. Jimmy Haise powers a header at goal. It's miles wide!
59.25
With great vision, Florian Gimpl plays the ball forward to Nigel Christie. Nigel Christie flicks a high pass forward. David Adams controls it well on his chest. David Adams shoots from distance. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Fabulous save!
61.49
1-0Tim Green comes in with a late challenge on Marino Ardigò. The referee calls over Tim Green and shows him a yellow card! Marino Ardigò grimaces as he struggles to run off the knock.
66.41
Mamar Leroy flicks the ball to his team mate, Roberto Vega. Roberto Vega flicks a high pass forward to David Adams who brings the ball under control. David Adams knocks in a cross ball towards Nigel Christie. Nigel Christie whips the ball goalwards with his head. The ball flies towards the top corner but the keeper is able to reach it. Excellent keeping!
69.16
Florian Gimpl catches Marino Ardigò on the ankles. Florian Gimpl is shown the yellow card! Marino Ardigò hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
71.35
Nigel Christie sees Roberto Vega in space ahead and quickly passes the ball. Roberto Vega knocks in a cross ball towards Nigel Christie. Nigel Christie makes a convincing header but slams it into the crowd!
73.29
Tim Green comes in with a late challenge on Gabriele Cesari. Tim Green is given a warning by the referee! Gabriele Cesari runs off the knock.
75.06
Tim Green flicks a high pass forward. Alun Plowright controls it well on his chest. Alun Plowright sees a break and surges forward. Alun Plowright knocks in a cross ball towards Jimmy Haise. With a superhuman jump, Jimmy Haise connects with the ball and heads it goalwards. The ball flies a good few feet wide of the post.
77.47
1-0Tim Green sees a break and surges forward. Tim Green makes a simple pass to Jimmy Haise. Jimmy Haise lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Vega. Roberto Vega whips the ball goalwards with his head. Magnificent block by Garry Mckinlay!
79.56
Paolo Bravo makes a probing pass to Gabriele Del Piero. Gabriele Del Piero flicks a high pass forward. Marino Ardigò collects the pass. Marino Ardigò chips the ball to his team mate, Danilo Percassi. Some clumsy but lucky footwork from Danilo Percassi provides some space. He scuffs the ball at goal. The ball takes a deflection leaving Hannes Schramm with no chance!! Goal for Verona Hellas!
87.12
Nigel Christie flicks a high ball forward to David Adams who takes it down. David Adams lofts in a cross ball towards Roberto Vega. Roberto Vega gets a glancing touch on the cross ball but it's a woeful effort!
89.28
Jimmy Haise flicks a high ball forward to Roberto Vega who takes it down. Roberto Vega sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but is denied by Lee Granville. Excellent save.
90.00
The referee blows the final whistle
Match Statistics
Match Statistics
Goals
Shots on Target
Shots off Target
Offsides
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Possession
Play Area
Scorers
Man of the Match
Man of the Match
| The man of the match was awarded to Nigel Christie of West Ham United |
Match Ratings
Match Ratings
1. Hannes Schramm (GK)
6
2. Mamar Leroy (DEF)
6
3. Florian Gimpl (DEF)
5
4. Tim Green (DEF)
6
5. Alun Plowright (DEF)
6
6. Roberto Vega (MID)
7
7. Nigel Christie (MID)
9
8. Jimmy Haise (ATT)
6
9. Niklas Polviander (ATT)
6
10. David Adams (ATT)
6
11. Pius Wisgerhof (ATT)
6
12. James Britton (DEF)
0
13. Kevin Riza (MID)
0
14. Miki Tanaka (ATT)
0
1. Lee Granville (GK)
8
2. Ernesto Gimenez (DEF)
6
3. Paolo Bravo (DEF)
6
4. Helder Campos (DEF)
7
5. Garry Mckinlay (DEF)
6
6. Gabriele Cesari (MID)
6
7. Dayo Pizzi (MID)
6
8. Niccol˜ Del Vecchio (MID)
7
9. Gabriele Del Piero (MID)
6
10. Danilo Percassi (ATT)
7
11. Marino Ardigò (ATT)
6
12. Yoann Bassila (ATT)
0
13. Gennaro Bellavista (ATT)
0
14. Marco Matteazzi (GK)
0