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Match Report

Match Report
There is a slight drizzle in the air here at London Stadium where West Ham United play host to Huddersfield Town. A crowd of 9,920 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both West Ham United and Huddersfield Town are lined up in a 4-3-3 formation.


0.00
Huddersfield Town kick off!
2.43
Sebastiano Flachi makes a simple pass to Arthur Morris. Arthur Morris plays a perfect one-two with Jermaine Shearer and rushes in on goal... Arthur Morris makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. It's miles wide!
4.42
James Grimandi chips the ball to his team mate, Sebastiano Flachi. Sebastiano Flachi flicks the ball to his team mate, Arthur Morris. Arthur Morris shoots from outside the area but it is miles over!
6.16
Richard Batty deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tony Froggatt. Tony Froggatt whips in a cross ball towards Arthur Morris. Arthur Morris is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's miles wide!
8.09
Richard Batty barges into Harry Marsden. The referee calls over Richard Batty and shows him a yellow card! Harry Marsden runs off the knock.
9.53
Gabriel Vega hacks Ruel Mercer from behind! Gabriel Vega is warned by the referee! Ruel Mercer stretches but gets up unharmed.
12.08
Stuart Deane kicks a strong pass forward to Tony Froggatt. Tony Froggatt knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ashley Marshall.
14.59
Ashley Marshall makes a simple pass to Eoin Kitson. Eoin Kitson makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Wes Nicholls. Wes Nicholls kicks a strong pass forward to Ian Winterburn. Ian Winterburn shows great control and tries a shot on goal. What a cracker!! Rui De Graef had no chance!! Goal for Huddersfield Town!
22.19
Eoin Kitson decides to run forward with the ball. Eoin Kitson knocks in a cross ball towards Ruel Mercer. Ruel Mercer flicks the ball with his head. Ruel Mercer scores for Huddersfield Town!!
28.02
Gabriel Vega advances with the ball. Gabriel Vega sees a break and surges forward. Gabriel Vega tries a spectacular long range effort but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
30.35
Sieb Reuser passes the ball forward to Wes Nicholls. Wes Nicholls lofts in a cross ball towards Ruel Mercer. Ruel Mercer powers a header at goal but somehow Rui De Graef manages to keep it out.
32.52
Sebastiano Flachi makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Jermaine Shearer. Jermaine Shearer knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Matt Milburn.
33.37
Harry Marsden sees a break and surges forward. Harry Marsden kicks a strong pass forward to Ruel Mercer but the referee indicates it's offside!
34.40
Richard Batty decides to run forward with the ball. Richard Batty knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Jacob Middleton.
40.51
Sebastiano Flachi passes the ball forward to Arthur Morris. Arthur Morris chips the ball to his team mate, Tony Froggatt. Tony Froggatt shows great control and tries a shot on goal but connects badly, narrowly missing the linesman!
45.00
Matt Milburn threads the ball through to Sieb Reuser. Sieb Reuser sees space and advances. Sieb Reuser lofts in a cross ball towards Ian Winterburn. Ian Winterburn powers a header at goal but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
45.00
The first half ends with the referee blowing his whistle!


45.00
The whistle blows and West Ham United kick off!
48.09
James Grimandi kicks a strong pass forward to Sebastiano Flachi. Sebastiano Flachi makes a simple pass to Arthur Morris. Arthur Morris whips in a cross ball towards Tony Froggatt. Tony Froggatt powers a header at goal. It's in!! A beautiful goal for Tony Froggatt!
54.37
Ashley Marshall knocks the ball forward to Eoin Kitson. Eoin Kitson makes a simple pass to Wes Nicholls. Wes Nicholls whips in a cross ball towards Ian Winterburn. Ian Winterburn is unmarked! He powers a header at goal but it goes wide for a goal kick.
57.05
Ruel Mercer catches James Grimandi on the ankles. The referee calls over Ruel Mercer and shows him a yellow card! James Grimandi hobbles a bit, but should be okay.
69.54
Matt Milburn clumsily knocks into Jermaine Shearer. Matt Milburn is given a warning by the referee! Jermaine Shearer stretches but gets up unharmed.
71.40
Eoin Kitson kicks a strong pass forward to Wes Nicholls. Wes Nicholls sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal. The ball swerves in the air but the keeper is more than a match for it. Saved!
72.40
Richard Batty makes a simple pass to Arthur Morris. Arthur Morris sees the keeper off his line and tries a speculative shot on goal but it is miles over!
77.16
Ashley Marshall surges forward with the ball. Ashley Marshall makes a probing pass to Wes Nicholls. Wes Nicholls knocks in a cross ball towards Ian Winterburn. Ian Winterburn is unmarked! He powers a header at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
81.25
Adrian Ince makes a probing pass to Stuart Deane. Stuart Deane sees a break and surges forward. Stuart Deane shoots from outside the area but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
83.51
Eoin Kitson makes a probing pass to Ian Winterburn. Ian Winterburn controls the ball perfectly and tries a long range shot on goal but connects badly and the ball goes wide!
89.11
Stuart Deane deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Arthur Morris. Arthur Morris goes all the way! Arthur Morris tries a spectacular strike. Magnificent save by Adrian Hitchcock!
90.00
The whistle indicates full-time!


The man of the match was awarded to Ian Winterburn of Huddersfield Town

Match Statistics

Match Statistics
Goals
Goals: 1 vs 3
Shots on Target
Shots on Target: 2 vs 5
Shots off Target
Shots off Target: 7 vs 3
Offsides
Offsides: 0 vs 1
Fouls
Fouls: 2 vs 2
Yellow Cards
Yellow Cards: 1 vs 1
Red Cards
Red Cards: 0 vs 0

Possession
Possession: 66.6666666666667 vs 33.3333333333333
Play Area
Home team third: 26.67%, Midfield: 46.67%, Away team third: 26.67%