PSF: Carolina Railhawks 2-2 West Ham Utd (13/07/16)
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PSF: Carolina Railhawks 2-2 West Ham Utd (13/07/16)
Wednesday 13 July 01:00 BST
Stadium Guide:
WakeMed Soccer Park
101 Soccer Park Drive
Cary, NC 27511
From Interstate 40 Eastbound (From Chapel Hill, Durham)
Take the Cary 54 exit (exit 290) off Interstate 40.
Turn right at the top of the exit ramp, heading toward Cary.
Turn left onto Southeast Maynard Road.
Take a left on Chatham Street after crossing the railroad tracks.
WakeMed Soccer Park is ½ mile on the right.
From Interstate 40 Westbound (From Fayetteville, Wilmington)
Take exit 291 (Cary Towne Boulevard)
Turn right onto Cary Town Boulevard
Turn right onto Southeast Maynard Road.
Turn right onto East Chatham Street.
WakeMed Soccer Park will be ½ mile on the right.
From Downtown Cary
Head east on Chatham Street toward Raleigh.
WakeMed Soccer Park will be on the right.
From Raleigh/Beltline
From the Beltline, take the Western Boulevard exit and head west toward Cary.
Continue after the merger with Hillsborough Street until the road becomes East Chatham Street.
WakeMed Soccer Park will be on the left, one-half mile before the Maynard Road intersection
Last Match:
Seattle Sounders 3-0 West Ham United
International Friendly, Tuesday 5 July 2016, CenturyLink Field, Seattle, Washington, USA
West Ham United suffered defeat in their opening pre-season fixture, falling 3-0 to MLS side Seattle Sounders on Tuesday.
The Hammers were beaten courtesy of a 42nd-minute penalty won and converted by Sounders striker Herculez Gomez after Adrian had brought down the former United States international, and a quickfire second-half double from leading goalscorer Jordan Morris.
Less than a week into their preparations for an important 2016/17 campaign, Slaven Bilic used 21 players in the Pacific Northwest, handing debuts to the impressive Sofiane Feghouli, Havard Nordtveit and youngsters Antonio Martinez and Domingos Quina.
The hosts, who in contrast to their opponents are in the middle of their Western Conference season, proved predictably fit and determined – and those twin traits saw them through to a maiden victory over an English Premier League side.
For Slaven Bilic’s side, Stefan Frei was tested by low shots from Development Squad regulars, Lewis Page, Moses Makasi and Marcus Browne, while Adrian made a fine save to deny former Austria forward Andreas Ivanschitz midway through the opening period.
After making ten changes at the break, the Hammers produced a livelier second-half display and probably deserved to be level by the hour-mark, only to be hit by Morris’s double sucker-punch.
New boy Feghouli was particularly impressive, combining quickly and effectively with another summer signing in teenage Spanish striker Martinez.
The former Valencia pair linked up superbly on 53 minutes, only for Sounders’ substitutes Tyler Miller and Jimmy Ockford to block his accurate, well-struck shots.
Pedro Obiang was also a threat from set plays, seeing a header saved by Miller and another bounce agonisingly wide, while 16-year-old winger Domingos Quina had a low shot blocked in between as Bilic’s side upped the pressure.
However, all that improvement counted for nought as Morris took centre-stage when a left-wing free-kick from Zach Mathers was volleyed goalwards by Oalex Anderson. Raphael Spiegel blocked with his body, only for Morris to slide home the loose ball with 20 minutes remaining.
Ninety seconds later it was 3-0 as Morris latched onto Joevin Jones’ through ball and curled a neat finish high into the top right-hand corner, giving the Swiss goalkeeper no chance.
Seattle Sounders: Frei (Miller 46), Fisher (Nelson 77), Scott © (Ockford 46), Alfaro, Remick (Jones 63), Roldan (Farfan 46), Sturgis (Friburg 76), Ivanschitz (Mansaray 63), Kovar (Mathers 63), Gomez (Morris 63), Anderson
Booked: Alfaro, Kovar
West Ham United: Adrian (Spiegel 46), Byram (Feghouli 46), Page, (Cresswell 46), Reid (Henry 46), Rice (Burke 46), Poyet (Nordtveit 46), Noble © (Obiang 46), Browne (Quina 46), Samuelsen (Lanzini 46), Makasi, Carroll (Martinez 46)
Booked: Browne, Henry
Referee: Chipalo Street
Attendance: 38,585
http://www.whufc.com/News/Articles/2016 ... in-Seattle
Exclusive Event With The West Ham Squad
The Carolina RailHawks, ORO Restaurant & Lounge, The London Bridge Pub and West Ham United, will be hosting an exclusive event in Downtown Raleigh on Sunday, July 10, 2016. Attendees will have the opportunity to watch the EURO 2016 Final with RailHawks players, meet West Ham United players, and enjoy delicious food and drink. This is the ONLY opportunity to interact one-on-one with West Ham players during their Raleigh visit. Tickets to this one-of-a-kind event are limited and available by clicking HERE
Beginning at The London Bridge Pub, located at 110 East Hargett street in Raleigh, the day will kick off with RailHawks players, beer, and light lunch while watching the EURO 2016 Final. From there, attendees will walk to ORO, 18 East Martin Street in Raleigh, to enjoy a buffet dinner, beer, wine, and mingling with additional players and coaches from the RailHawks in anticipation of West Ham’s arrival. From 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., West Ham players and their head coach, Slaven Bilic will socialize with guests. Food and drink will continue into the evening after the teams’ departure.
http://www.carolinarailhawks.com/news/2 ... nday-night
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Re: Carolina Railhawks v West Ham United: Match Thread
A 2-0 loss followed by Slavs swift resignation.
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Re: Carolina Railhawks v West Ham United: Match Thread
As the infamous Adolf Hitler once said:
"If you win, you need not have to explain... If you lose, you should not be there to explain."
"If you win, you need not have to explain... If you lose, you should not be there to explain."
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Not Hitler again!Mayday wrote:As the infamous Adolf Hitler once said:
"If you win, you need not have to explain... If you lose, you should not be there to explain."
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Re: Carolina Railhawks v West Ham United: Match Thread
You know why you never saw adolf again if the ball got kicked out of the stadium??
It's obvious really - hitler only had one ball.
It's obvious really - hitler only had one ball.
Re: Carolina Railhawks v West Ham United: Match Thread
Hitler? :lol: didn't think i'd see him in our threads!ha
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Re: Carolina Railhawks v West Ham United: Match Thread
Four of us staying at the Doubletree in Raleigh.
Pre match drinks in the London Bridge Pub.
Hope to see some of you there.
Pre match drinks in the London Bridge Pub.
Hope to see some of you there.
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Re: Carolina Railhawks v West Ham United: Match Thread
I'm travelling thousands of miles and spending thousands of dollars for this one! It's a must win!!
Re: Carolina Railhawks v West Ham United: Match Thread
We are flying Monday from Boston and staying at Springhill suites in Cary. Boghopper I sent you a PM.
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Re: Carolina Railhawks v West Ham United: Match Thread
I'm running to Newquay, swimming across the Atlantic, then running down to North Carolina for this one.
The c**** better turn up and put in a performance or I'll be furious.
The c**** better turn up and put in a performance or I'll be furious.
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Re: Carolina Railhawks v West Ham United: Match Thread
I've chartered a private jet for this one and am flying over, watching the match and flying straight back again. Money's tight this week.
Both Payet and Bacca better be playing and I expect us to win by at least 10 goals or I will be very disappointed.
Both Payet and Bacca better be playing and I expect us to win by at least 10 goals or I will be very disappointed.
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Re: Carolina Railhawks v West Ham United: Match Thread
No it's the airport food that will kill you though
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Re: Carolina Railhawks v West Ham United: Match Thread
Actually a "home" match for me. My next home match will be a lot further (no private jet,,,) but much more important, Bournemouth at our new home. Tailgating is encouraged in North Carolina so I hope to see some fellow Hammers taking part of this tradition in the parking lot pre match!
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Re: Carolina Railhawks v West Ham United: Match Thread
If West Ham don't win this I'll be really cross.
Re: Carolina Railhawks v West Ham United: Match Thread
I'm all ready fuming about the result. I thought I'd get in early.