West Ham United vs Liverpool
Match pulse
WHUAttacking pressure by 5 minutes
| Team | 1H | 2H | T |
|---|---|---|---|
| WHU | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| LIV | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Who won: West Ham 3-1
West Ham United beat Liverpool 3-1 on Sunday, February 27, 2011 at Boleyn Ground. Goals for West Ham: Scott Parker (22'), Demba Ba (45') and Carlton Cole (90'+1'). Goals for Liverpool: Glen Johnson (84').
Play by play
- 93'
West Ham are now only in the relegation zone on goal difference, level on 28 points with Wolves in 17th place.
- 93'
<b>FULL TIME</b> A huge three points for West Ham. Goals from Parker, Ba and Cole give them a win over Liverpool, who could only respond with a solitary strike from Glen Johnson.
- 92'
Now it's the West Ham fans' turn to sing, "I'm forever blowing bubbles" booms around Upton Park.
- 91'
What a big goal for West Ham, surely name they will move level on points with Wolves? Who are just outside the relegation zone.
- 90'
<img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/goal.gif"> <b>GOAL</b> <b>Carlton Cole seals the win for West Ham!</b> Excellent from Cole, he controls and shrugs of Skrtel before driving towards goal. His left-foot shot is too strong for Reina, who is beaten at the near post.
- 90'
West Ham lose possession from the free kick, but Liverpool's clearance is returned by Wayne Bridge. Mark Noble finds himself in possession and fires on goal after shrugging of a challenge, but Reina saves his shot.
- 89'
West Ham with a free kick near the Liverpool area after Noble is tripped by Carragher. Breathing space for the Hammers.
- 88'
<img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/subs.gif"> <b>Carlton Cole on for Demba Ba</b>
- 88'
Awful from Steven Gerrard, his cross is overhit and evades everyone. Goal kick to West Ham.
- 87'
Liverpool free kick 30 yards out after Upson hauls down Suarez...
- 86'
Upton Park is eerily quiet. The home fans are nervous as their team look to hold on for a vital three points...
- 84'
The travelling fans have found their voice again, can Liverpool salvage a point they barely deserve?
- 83'
<img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/goal.gif"> <b>GOAL</b> <b>Glen Johnson pulls one back for Liverpool!</b> Excellent work from Suarez, who twists and turns away from his marker before drilling a low cross into the six-yard box, and Johnson had a simple tap in. Game on!
- 82'
James Tomkins is struggling for West Ham. He looks like he'll be ok, though.
- 81'
<img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/gp10/i/subs.gif"> <b>Jonathan Spector on for Frederic Piquionne</b>
- 80'
An awful miscue from Cole, Liverpool take a corner short and eventually it arrives with Suarez at the far post. His cushion volley is right into the path of Cole, who slices his volley horribly.
- 79'
Another stodgy build up from Liverpool ends with Johnson crossing harmlessly into the arms of Rob Green. The Reds seem devoid of any spark or invention.
- 77'
The free kick is wasted as Dirk Kuyt is penalised for shirt pulling.
- 76'
West Ham are beginning to drop deeper and are inviting Liverpool on to them. Tentitively, Liverpool are accepting the invitation as Johnson is brought down...
- 74'
Steven Gerrard goes down under Piquionne's challenge, looking for a penalty. Almost apologetically, Gerrard shakes the French striker's hand. Never a penalty.
- 72'
Liverpool seemed to have upped their intensity in the last couple of minutes. As I type, though, Dirk Kuyt dribbles straight out of play.
- 71'
Steven Gerrard with a rasping half-volley at Rob Green's goal. The England stopper acrobatically flicks it over the top.
- 71'
<img src="http://soccernet-assets.espn.go.com/design05/images/2011/0227/dembabagoal20110227_275x155.jpg"><br>Demba Ba heads home West Ham's second goal.
- 68'
Gerrard finds space in the West Ham box for the first time, as he shoots, he sees Upson fly in to block. Good defending.
- 67'
Another shot, you know who it was. That's right, Hitzlsperger, back on his favoured left foot, can only blaze high and wide.
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