West Ham United secured a hard-fought victory in the Premier League against London rivals Tottenham Hotspur on Thursday night, overcoming an early setback to win 2-1.
Despite an early header from Cristian Romero giving Spurs an initial advantage, Jarrod Bowen’s 50th goal for a determined West Ham side leveled the score. The Hammers then secured the win through James Ward-Prowse, albeit in somewhat fortuitous circumstances.
In the 11th minute, Romero’s header into the top corner seemed to set the tone for Spurs, who controlled possession dominantly. West Ham struggled to gain control, clearing their lines and waiting for opportunities.
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However, West Ham responded resiliently after Bowen’s goal, injecting more energy into their play. The game turned in their favor when Bowen capitalized on a break, taking advantage of a rebound off Romero and Ben Davies to score.
Despite Tottenham’s possession dominance, they failed to capitalize on their lead, with most shots off-target or challenging for Lukasz Fabianski. West Ham’s persistence paid off in the final quarter when Ward-Prowse found the net after Bowen pressured Destiny Udogie, leading to a short back-pass that resulted in a rebound from the initial shot.
The victory boosted West Ham’s confidence and marked a significant turnaround in a match where Tottenham initially seemed in control.