West Ham United vs Hull City
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Who won: West Ham 2-0
West Ham United beat Hull City 2-0 on Wednesday, January 28, 2009 at Boleyn Ground. Goals for West Ham: David Di Michele (33') and Carlton Cole (51').
Play by play
- 92'
Carlton Cole couldn't finish his dinner! He's had about seven chances tonight and spurns another great opportunity right at the end, scuffing a shot right at Duke. And that is that. All over. West Ham should have won 8-0. Athnakyou.
- 91'
Two corners in quick succession for Hull but well defended.
- 90'
Robin van Persie hits a wonderstrike as Arsenal level things up against Everton.
- 89'
What a chance for Boa Morte, and what a rank effort on goal. Ten yards out with a clear sight of goal he shanks his shot well wide.
- 87'
Savio's first touch gets a big cheer.
- 86'
Benni McCarthy makes it Blackburn 2-2 Bolton.
- 85'
Di Michele is coming off and new boy Savio comes on.
- 84'
Excellent save from Duke again, He's had a right game. Cole flicked off for Faubert and he lashed in a low shot but Duke was equal to it.
- 83'
Zola taking no risks with Noble - Boa Morte is on for him.
- 82'
Noble is down for treatment. Got a bump on his knee I think.
- 80'
Wigan and Liverpool have drawn 1-1 and Chelsea have won 2-0 against Boro so the Blues climb into second.
- 79'
More liquid football from West Ham, spreading Hull wide and Noble tries a delightful chip. Great save from Duke to tip over.
- 78'
A decent ball in from Ashbee is met by Cousin but his header flies over the bar.
- 77'
West Ham win another corner as Steve Clarke and Gianfranco Zola share a joke on the bench.
- 75'
Nice move again from West Ham, Noble releases Faubert but his cross for Cole is intercepted by Turner.
- 74'
Bernard Mendy is on for Dean Marney.
- 73'
A poor diagonal ball from Ricketts sails out of play. Hull running out of steam.
- 71'
Collison goes off, Faubert is on.
- 70'
Yet another chance for Cole, he's through again, buts inside Turner and has a pop. It hits the defender and loops just wide of the upright. Corner.
- 69'
Very little happening at Upton Park it has to be said. Bullard having an effect on the game, but unable to find the killer ball.
- 67'
Big news: Wigan equalise against Livepool! Mido scores from the spot on debut.
- 65'
Goals. Andy Carroll gives Newcastle a sniff at Man City, Blackburn pull a goal back against Bolton, Everton are one up against Arsenal and Chelsea are 2-0 up on Boro.
- 63'
Cole challenges Duke from a corner, but the 'keeper hangs on.
- 62'
Decent spell for Hull but no chances to speak of.
- 60'
Man City 2-0 Newcastle. Bellamy. Had to be.
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