Full-Time: WEST HAM 0-0 PORTSMOUTH. It's finished goalless. West Ham looked the better side in the second period, although Portsmouth went closest through Defoe.
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David James finds himself in no-man's land from Matthew Etherington's cross, but Pompey clear.
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Portsmouth have looked solid in defence today.
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Jermain Defoe goes close again, his strike tipped round the upright by Rob Green.
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Papa Bouba Diop clears from Matthew Etherington's cross.
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David James spills Craig Bellamy's free kick but West Ham can't get a player onto the ball.
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Despite enjoying some good pressure West Ham have not been able to find the net. this game looks headed for a goaless draw.
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Substitution
Hayden Mullins comes on for Scott Parker.
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Substitution
Nwankwo Kanu replaces Peter Crouch for the visitors.
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Valon Behrami drives wide of the post.
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Armand Traore is enjoying a good game. He goes close with a long-range shot.
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Valon Behrami gets a head on Carlton Cole's centre but David James is not troubled.
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Scott Parker fires over the crossbar. Another chance for West Ham.
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West Ham continue to attack. They are enjoying a good spell. Can they breach the Portsmouth rearguard.
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Substitution
Julien Faubert comes on for Herita Ilunga as Gianfranco Zola makes a change.
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Armand Traore makes acharging run for the visitors, his progress eventually halted by James Collins.
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West Ham continue to push forward. They look the most like breaking the deadlock at the moment.
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Craig Bellamy sees his drive crash again the crossbar. The Welsh striker is posing Portsmouth problems.
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David James collects the ball after Craig Bellamy is unable to get proper contact on his shot.
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Jermain Defoe tests Rob Green again, the keeper just pushing out the striker's chip for a corner.
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Jermain Defoe's drilled effort is tipped over the bar by Rob Green.
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Substitution
Matthew Etherington has replaced Freddie Sears for the Hammers.
Second half
The second half is underway. Will either side be able to get on the scoresheet?
Half time
Half-Time: WEST HAM 0-0 PORTSMOUTH. It's goalless at the break. Plenty of effort from both sides but little goalmouth action.
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Papa Bouba Diop heads over the crossbar after leaping well to meet Nadir Belhadj's cross.
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It looks as though this first half is going to end goaless.
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Yellow Card
Noe Pamarot goes into the referee's notebook, booked for a challenge on Valon Behrami.
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Carlton Cole is unable to get decent purchase onto Craig Bellamy's centre.
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Portsmouth are enjoying a good spell as they put pressure on the West Ham defence.
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Jermain Defoe sees his shot deflected just inches wide at Portsmouth look to get back into this game.
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West Ham are on top in this game at the moment.
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Jack Collison goes close to an opener, firing just wide after combining well with Craig Bellamy.
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Younes Kaboul does well to get in the way of Freddie Searss driven effort.
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Rob Green claims the ball from Sean Davis's corner.
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Glen Johnson tries his luck from distance but Rob Green is equal to the task.
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The game has entered a quiet spell.
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Substitution
Armand Traore replaces Lassana Diarra who has had to go off with an ankle injury.
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Papa Bouba Diop is pulled up for a foul on Scott Parker.
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After a slow start West Ham are looking much better.
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Jermain Defoe is getting the kind of reception fans reserve for former players.
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Jermain Defoe fires wide of the goal when well placed.
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Carlton Cole tests David James with a header.
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West Ham see a penalty claim for a Sylvain Distin handball waved away by the referee.
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West Ham are stuggling to get hold of the ball.
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Portsmouth have made a bright start to this game.
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Kickoff
Referee Martin Atkinson gets what should be a cracking game underway.
Awaiting Kickoff
Glen Johnson starts for Portsmouth after recovering from a hamstring tear, but a virus rules out John Utaka.
Awaiting Kickoff
Valon Behrami returns from a calf injury for West Ham, while Carlton Cole is back after suspension.
West Ham United
Portsmouth
Full time
Full-Time: WEST HAM 0-0 PORTSMOUTH. It's finished goalless. West Ham looked the better side in the second period, although Portsmouth went closest through Defoe.
David James finds himself in no-man's land from Matthew Etherington's cross, but Pompey clear.
Portsmouth have looked solid in defence today.
Jermain Defoe goes close again, his strike tipped round the upright by Rob Green.
Papa Bouba Diop clears from Matthew Etherington's cross.
David James spills Craig Bellamy's free kick but West Ham can't get a player onto the ball.
Despite enjoying some good pressure West Ham have not been able to find the net. this game looks headed for a goaless draw.
Substitution
Hayden Mullins comes on for Scott Parker.
Substitution
Nwankwo Kanu replaces Peter Crouch for the visitors.
Valon Behrami drives wide of the post.
Armand Traore is enjoying a good game. He goes close with a long-range shot.
Valon Behrami gets a head on Carlton Cole's centre but David James is not troubled.
Scott Parker fires over the crossbar. Another chance for West Ham.
West Ham continue to attack. They are enjoying a good spell. Can they breach the Portsmouth rearguard.
Substitution
Julien Faubert comes on for Herita Ilunga as Gianfranco Zola makes a change.
Armand Traore makes acharging run for the visitors, his progress eventually halted by James Collins.
West Ham continue to push forward. They look the most like breaking the deadlock at the moment.
Craig Bellamy sees his drive crash again the crossbar. The Welsh striker is posing Portsmouth problems.
David James collects the ball after Craig Bellamy is unable to get proper contact on his shot.
Jermain Defoe tests Rob Green again, the keeper just pushing out the striker's chip for a corner.
Jermain Defoe's drilled effort is tipped over the bar by Rob Green.
Substitution
Matthew Etherington has replaced Freddie Sears for the Hammers.
Second half
The second half is underway. Will either side be able to get on the scoresheet?
Half time
Half-Time: WEST HAM 0-0 PORTSMOUTH. It's goalless at the break. Plenty of effort from both sides but little goalmouth action.
Papa Bouba Diop heads over the crossbar after leaping well to meet Nadir Belhadj's cross.
It looks as though this first half is going to end goaless.
Yellow Card
Noe Pamarot goes into the referee's notebook, booked for a challenge on Valon Behrami.
Carlton Cole is unable to get decent purchase onto Craig Bellamy's centre.
Portsmouth are enjoying a good spell as they put pressure on the West Ham defence.
Jermain Defoe sees his shot deflected just inches wide at Portsmouth look to get back into this game.
West Ham are on top in this game at the moment.
Jack Collison goes close to an opener, firing just wide after combining well with Craig Bellamy.
Younes Kaboul does well to get in the way of Freddie Searss driven effort.
Rob Green claims the ball from Sean Davis's corner.
Glen Johnson tries his luck from distance but Rob Green is equal to the task.
The game has entered a quiet spell.
Substitution
Armand Traore replaces Lassana Diarra who has had to go off with an ankle injury.
Papa Bouba Diop is pulled up for a foul on Scott Parker.
After a slow start West Ham are looking much better.
Jermain Defoe is getting the kind of reception fans reserve for former players.
Jermain Defoe fires wide of the goal when well placed.
Carlton Cole tests David James with a header.
West Ham see a penalty claim for a Sylvain Distin handball waved away by the referee.
West Ham are stuggling to get hold of the ball.
Portsmouth have made a bright start to this game.
Kickoff
Referee Martin Atkinson gets what should be a cracking game underway.
Awaiting Kickoff
Glen Johnson starts for Portsmouth after recovering from a hamstring tear, but a virus rules out John Utaka.
Awaiting Kickoff
Valon Behrami returns from a calf injury for West Ham, while Carlton Cole is back after suspension.