On 10 December, one of the matches of the 16th round of the English football championship took place. Fulham (England) and West Ham (London) met.
English Championship, 16th round
Fulham (England) - West Ham (London) - 5:0 ( 3:0)
Goals: R. Jimenez (22), Willian (22), Vitaly (22). Jimenez (22), Willian (31), T. Adarabioyo (40), Wilson (60), Vinicius (89).
Warnings: Cresswell (18), Joao Palinha (45+1), Ballo-Toure (75).
Fulham defeat West Ham in thrilling Premier League encounter In a much-anticipated Premier League match at Craven Cottage Stadium, Fulham stunned West Ham with an impressive 5-0 victory. The game showcased Fulham's attacking prowess and solid defence, leaving West Ham stunned and unable to get back into the game. The first half started with both sides looking to make an impact on the game. However, West Ham's Aaron Cresswell received a yellow card in the 18th minute, setting the tone for a tense contest between the two London rivals. Fulham capitalised on their opponent's setback and in the 22nd minute, Raul Jimenez struck in the 22nd minute to put his team ahead. Fulham continued to dominate the game and in the 31st minute William added another goal to the scoreboard, further increasing their lead. The home side's relentless attacks paid dividends when Tosin Adarabioioio scored in the 40th minute, leaving the West Ham defence in disarray. Just before the break, tempers flared when Fulham player Joao Palhinha received a yellow card. The first half ended with Fulham leading 3-0. West Ham made a number of changes in the second half in an attempt to turn the tide of the match. Aaron Cresswell was replaced by Konstantinos Mavropanos and Pablo Fornals came on in place of Emerson. Fulham also made a substitution, with Willian replaced by Harry Wilson.
The substitutions brought fresh energy into the game, but it was Fulham who continued their relentless assault on the West Ham defence. In the 60th minute Wilson showed his goal-scoring instincts, increasing Fulham's lead and virtually ending any hopes of a West Ham comeback. "West Ham tried to regroup with new substitutions, with Mohamed Koudous and Kurt Zouma coming on in place of Denilson Mubama and Angelo Ogbonna respectively. Lucas Paqueta also took the field, replacing Said Benrahma. However, the changes did not bring the desired result. In the 72nd minute, Fulham brought on Carlos Vinicius and Ferland Mendy in place of Raul Jimenez and Anthony Robinson, further consolidating their advantage. The Cottagers continued to apply pressure, leading to a yellow card for Ferland Mendy in the 75th minute. Scott Parker made two more substitutions in the 80th minute, with Joao Palhinha coming on in place of Harrison Reid and Alex Iwobi replacing Bobby Decordova-Reid. Fulham continued their relentless pursuit of goals and their determination paid off in the 89th minute when Carlos Vinicius struck for the second time to seal a convincing 5-0 win. Fulham's dominant performance will not only boost their confidence but also serve as a warning to the rest of the Premier League. Their attacking power combined with a solid defence proved to be too much for West Ham to handle. This result will serve as motivation for Fulham, who are looking to move up the table and make significant strides this season.
In the next round of matches await the rivals: Newcastle - Fulham, West Ham - Wolverhampton.
| Fulham | West Ham | |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Kicks to the goal | 5 |
| 14 | Kicks | 8 |
| 1 | Blocked shots | 1 |
| 9 | Penalty kicks | 4 |
| 5 | Kicks from outside the penalty box | 4 |
| 5 | Offences | 10 |
| 3 | Corner | 6 |
| 0 | Offsides | 0 |
| 62% | Ball possession | 38% |
| 2 | Yellow cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0 |
| 5 | Keeper saves | 3 |
| 722 | Total assists | 425 |
| 640 | Accurate assists | 354 |
| 89% | Accuracy of transmissions | 83% |