West Ham United clashed heads with Brighton and Hove Albion at the American Express Community Stadium earlier this evening as they hoped to earn a win on the road in the Premier League. The Hammers made a good start to the game and scored the opening goal in the 19th minute when James Ward-Prowse scored from close range. David Moyes’ men went into the half-time break 1-0 up on the scoreline.
Jarrod Bowen doubled West Ham’s advantage in the 58th minute before Michail Antonio killed the game off just five minutes later. Brighton scored a late consolation goal thanks to Pascal Gross’ finish. The match ended with the Hammers securing a comfortable 3-1 win away from home.
Let’s take a look at how each West Ham United player performed during the clash against the Seagulls.
GK: Alphonso Areola – 8.5/10
He made a lot of important saves at the back and did enough to restrict the home team to just one goal.
RB: Vladimir Coufal – 7/10
Coufal cleared the danger when needed and was a strong presence in the air.
CB: Kurt Zouma – 7.5/10
The French talent made a lot of crucial clearances inside his half and won his fair share of aerial duels as well.
CB: Angelo Ogbonna – 7/10
Ogbonna cleared his lines well when called into action and was accurate with his passing.
LB: Emerson Palmieri – 7/10
The Italian talent was a positive influence at both ends of the field.
CDM: Edson Alvarez – 7/10
Alvarez anchored the midfield with conviction and made one decent run with the ball.
CM: Tomas Soucek – 6.5/10
He offered decent protection for his teammates at the back but could last only 38 minutes.
CM: James Ward-Prowse – 8/10
Ward-Prowse earned possession back a few times and was not shy of having a strike at goal. He scored the opening goal for West Ham in the 19th minute.
RW: Jarrod Bowen – 8/10
He came back to defend when needed and was a constant menace in the final third. Bowen ended the game with a goal and an assist to his name.
LW: Lucas Paqueta – 7.5/10
Paqueta did his fair share of defending and managed to create two good chances in the opponent’s half.
ST: Michail Antonio – 8/10
Antonio caused a lot of headaches for the opposition defenders and managed to get his name on the scoresheet just after the hour mark.
Substitutes:
LW: Said Benrahma – 7.5/10
Benrahma deserves credit for picking up an assist.
CB: Thilo Kehrer – 6/10
His impact on the game was minimal.
LW: Pablo Fornals – N/A
ST: Danny Ings – N/A
