Match Report
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Match Report
An overcast sky looms overhead here at London Stadium where West Ham United play host to AFC Bournemouth. A crowd of 8,796 fill this 10,000 capacity stadium.
Both West Ham United and AFC Bournemouth are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
Both West Ham United and AFC Bournemouth are lined up in a 4-4-2 formation.
0.00
0-0West Ham United get the match underway!
3.24
0-0Gianluca Bazzani comes in with a late challenge on Carlos Suarez. Gianluca Bazzani is warned by the referee! Carlos Suarez stretches but gets up unharmed.
10.31
Bruno Tavares clumsily knocks into Nick Lawrence. Bruno Tavares is warned by the referee! Nick Lawrence runs off the knock.
12.40
0-0Corentin Mercier threads the ball through to Gianluca Bazzani. Gianluca Bazzani tries a spectacular long range effort but somehow Nestor Cinetti manages to keep it out.
15.16
Greg Terry passes the ball forward to Gianluca Bazzani. Gianluca Bazzani plays a perfect one-two with Gareth Beattie and rushes in on goal... Gianluca Bazzani shows great control and tries a shot on goal but it is tipped over by Nestor Cinetti.
16.22
0-0Corentin Mercier makes a probing pass to Gianluca Bazzani. Gianluca Bazzani tries a spectacular long range effort. It's miles wide!
20.12
0-0The crowd are getting restless wanting to see some action.
21.23
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
22.02
Isaiah Priestley makes a probing pass to Craig Byrne. Craig Byrne kicks a strong pass forward to Tommy Rufus. Tommy Rufus lofts in a cross ball towards Darren Mills. Darren Mills is perfectly placed and heads the ball at goal. It's miles wide!
24.58
0-0Louis Le Lan knocks the ball forward to Darren Mills. Darren Mills knocks in a cross ball but it is headed clear by Ralph White.
26.02
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
27.39
Bruno Tavares knocks the ball forward to Darren Mills. Darren Mills finds some space and shoots from distance but it is miles over!
30.32
0-0Gareth Beattie clumsily knocks into Isaiah Priestley. Gareth Beattie is shown the yellow card! Isaiah Priestley runs off the knock.
33.29
0-1Corentin Mercier deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gareth Beattie. Gareth Beattie tries a spectacular long range effort which easily beats the keeper. Goal!!
44.32
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
45.00
The play is deadlocked with neither team giving up possession lightly.
45.00
The whistle blows and the first half comes to an end!
45.00
The second half starts with AFC Bournemouth kicking off!
47.31
Greg Terry sees a break and surges forward. Greg Terry goes all the way! Greg Terry makes some space for himself and shoots at goal. The ball edges inside the post - goal!!
53.20
Nick Lawrence knocks the ball to his team mate, Gianluca Bazzani. Gianluca Bazzani whips in a cross ball towards Gareth Beattie. Gareth Beattie directs the ball goalwards with his head but he skews it badly. The ball flies well over the bar!
59.45
Isaiah Priestley surges forward with the ball. Isaiah Priestley makes a beautiful pass to the feet of Tommy Rufus. Tommy Rufus knocks in a cross ball but it is too close to Dave Boateng who gathers it comfortably.
65.59
Corentin Mercier deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Gianluca Bazzani. Gianluca Bazzani tries a spectacular long range effort. It curls slightly but Nestor Cinetti manages to gather it comfortably.
66.19
Diego Adjaoud catches Craig Byrne on the ankles. Diego Adjaoud is shown the yellow card! Craig Byrne runs off the knock.
71.54
Carlos Suarez controls the ball well before passing to his team mate, Jacob Salmon. Jacob Salmon passes the ball forward to Darren Mills. Darren Mills shoots from distance but couldn't keep it down. It goes high into the crowd!
73.51
Craig Standing sees a break and surges forward. Craig Standing makes a probing pass to Tommy Rufus. Tommy Rufus goes all the way! Tommy Rufus shows great control and tries a shot on goal. The ball dips under the bar and into the back of the net. Goal!!
79.57
Bruno Tavares advances with the ball. Bruno Tavares knocks in a poor cross ball which is cleared easily by Ralph White.
81.24
Louis Le Lan threads the ball through to Darren Mills. Darren Mills knocks in a cross ball towards Tommy Rufus. Tommy Rufus heads the ball goalwards but Dave Boateng is on top of it.
85.33
Jacob Salmon deftly passes the ball to his team mate, Tommy Rufus. Tommy Rufus whips in a cross ball towards Darren Mills. Darren Mills directs the ball goalwards with his head. Dave Boateng easily smothers it.
87.13
1-2Billy Christie hacks Gareth Beattie from behind! Billy Christie is given a warning by the referee! Gareth Beattie gets up, but that knock is affecting his game.
90.00
Isaiah Priestley hacks Diego Adjaoud from behind! The referee reaches into his pocket ... it's a yellow card! Diego Adjaoud runs off the knock.
90.00
Full-time is reached with the referee blowing his whistle!
Match Statistics
Goals
1
2
Shots on Target
3
5
Shots off Target
3
2
Offsides
0
0
Fouls
3
3
Yellow Cards
1
2
Red Cards
0
0
Possession
52.6%
47.4%
Play Area
29.5%
46.2%
24.4%
Scorers
| Tommy Rufus 74 | Gareth Beattie 33 Greg Terry 47 |