West Ham - Chelsea - 3:1. English Championship, 2nd round. Match review, statistics

On 20 August, one of the matches of the 2nd round of the English football championship took place. West Ham (London) and Chelsea (London) met.

Вест Хэм - Челси - 3:1. Чемпионат Англии, 2-й тур. Обзор матча, статистика

English Championship, 2nd round

West Ham (London) - Chelsea (London) - 3:1 (1:1)
Goals: N. Agerd (7), Michail Antonio (53), Paqueta (90+5) - C. Chukwuemeka (28). Chukwuemeka (28)

Warnings: N. Agerd (13), Paqueta (35), Disasi (36), C. Chukwuemeka (40), Emerson Palmieri (45), N. Agerd (67), N. Jackson (72).

Review of the match West Ham - Chelsea:

West Ham United emerged victorious in a thrilling 3-1 win against Chelsea in a Premier League match played at the London Stadium. The first half was a tightly contested affair, with both teams demonstrating their attacking prowess. However, it was West Ham who took the lead, turning the tide of the game in the second half and securing a convincing victory. The first notable event occurred in the 7th minute, when N. Aguerd, a West Ham player, opened the scoring. The crowd in the stadium erupted in jubilation as their team took the lead. Aguerd's goal set the tone for a tense match. The 28th minute brought Chelsea a quick return goal and K. Chukwuemeka levelled the score to the delight of their fans. Despite the equaliser, the game was not without drama. Both teams received a sufficient number of yellow cards: Aguerd from West Ham, Chukwuemeka and A. Disasi from Chelsea were warned by the referee. The 43rd minute was a turning point for Chelsea as they missed an opportunity to convert a penalty. E. Fernandez failed to convert the penalty, missing a great chance to take the lead. The second half started with renewed vigour: in the 53rd minute, West Ham's M. Antonio headed the ball into the net. This goal gave a new impetus to the home team, and the fans responded to it with great applause. In the 67th minute Aguerd received a second yellow card and Chelsea were left with ten men.

Aguerd was suspended, leaving his team to fight for the win in the minority. Sensing an opportunity, Chelsea rushed forward in search of an equaliser. Both teams made substitutions to optimise tactics and freshen up the line-ups. In the 69th minute, West Ham's S. Benrahma came on in place of Aguard and gave the attack freshness and momentum. Chelsea introduced B. Chilwell in the 61st minute, hoping to add a spark to the game. As the game progressed, West Ham resiliently resisted Chelsea's onslaught. The home side defended confidently, giving their opponents no space in the attacking third. Chelsea made another substitution, releasing K. Gallagher and N. Madueke, in an attempt to save a point, but failed to break through the West Ham defence. "West Ham" successfully weathered the storm and even increased their lead in the final minutes of the game. In the 90th minute, Paquette came on the field to execute a penalty and confidently realised it, putting a point in the match. This goal was an unforgettable victory for West Ham, delighting the fans and securing three crucial points in the Premier League standings. The match between West Ham and Chelsea at the London Stadium was a thrilling encounter filled with goals, cards and overwhelming drama. West Ham came out worthy winners, showing tenacity and resilience in the face of a difficult opponent. This match will be remembered as a testament to the unpredictability of football and the passion it evokes in players and fans.

In the next round of matches await the opponents: Brighton - West Ham, Chelsea - Luton Town.

Вест Хэм - Челси - 3:1. Чемпионат Англии, 2-й тур. Обзор матча, статистика

Statistics of the match West Ham - Chelsea: