On 30 September, one of the matches of the 7th round of the English football championship took place. West Ham (London) and Sheffield United (England) met.
English Championship, 7th round
West Ham (London) - Sheffield United (England) - 2:0 ( 2:0)
Goals: Bowen (24), Soucek (37)
Warnings: J. McAtee (32), E. Alvarez (40).
West Ham defeat Sheffield United in Premier League match at London Stadium In a thrilling Premier League encounter, West Ham defeated Sheffield United by a final score of 2-0 at the London Stadium. The match showcased the immense talent and competitive spirit of both teams, but in the end West Ham were the stronger side. The match started at a tense pace, with both teams looking to dominate the opening minutes. However, it was West Ham who struck first on 24 minutes when Jarrod Bowen headed the ball into the net from close range. The midfielder's goal sent the crowd into a frenzy and set the tone for the match. "Sheffield United, determined to equalise, fought back valiantly, but struggled to match West Ham's staunch defence. The task was made more difficult in the 32nd minute when Jayden McAtee received a yellow card, which hampered the team's attacking endeavours. Just five minutes later, West Ham doubled their lead thanks to Tomasz Soucek's goal. The midfielder showed great composure as he slotted the ball past the Sheffield United goalkeeper to give his team a more comfortable lead. At the start of the second half, both teams made substitutions in an attempt to turn the game in their favour.
Sheffield United introduced Jayden Bogle, Oliver Bourke and Rocky Bushiri into the game, hoping that the fresh forces would spice up the attack. For their part, West Ham made their first substitution in the 72nd minute when E. Alvarez replaced Saeed Benrahma. Despite these changes, the scoreline remained unchanged. West Ham continued to defend solidly, frustrating Sheffield United's attempts to get back into the game. Desperate to salvage something, the visitors made a flurry of substitutions in the 79th minute, bringing on George Hamer, Conor Archer and Jason Bogle. However, their efforts were in vain as West Ham's solid defence held firm until the final whistle. As the game drew to a close, both managers made their final substitutions. Instead of Jarrod Bowen and Lucas Paquete, Pablo Fornals and Konstantinos Mavropanos came into the West Ham line-up respectively. These substitutions allowed West Ham to confidently take the match to the end, denying Sheffield United any chance of a late comeback. West Ham fans left the London Stadium with smiles on their faces, celebrating their team's deserved victory. While the scoreline may not reflect the intensity of the game, it was a testament to West Ham's attacking prowess and solid defence. As the Premier League season progresses, West Ham will be looking to build on this impressive win and continue their climb up the table. Sheffield United, on the other hand, must regroup and concentrate in order to change their fortunes in the coming matches.
The following matches await the opponents in the next round: West Ham - Newcastle, Fulham - Sheffield United.
| West Ham | Sheffield United | |
|---|---|---|
| 9 | Kicks to the goal | 1 |
| 20 | Kicks | 15 |
| 3 | Blocked shots | 8 |
| 17 | Penalty kicks | 11 |
| 3 | Penalty kicks | 4 |
| 5 | Offences | 9 |
| 6 | Corner | 4 |
| 2 | Offsides | 3 |
| 53% | Ball possession | 47% |
| 1 | Yellow cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 1 | Keeper saves | 6 |
| 471 | Total assists | 410 |
| 408 | Accurate assists | 339 |
| 87% | Accuracy of passes | 83% |