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West Ham Defeat Man United 2-1 In Dramatic Finale
In a thrilling Premier League match at London Stadium, West Ham United defeated Manchester United 2-1, with a late penalty clinching the game for the home side.
The match on Sunday, October 27, 2024, saw both teams fight hard, but West Ham emerged victorious after a tense 90+2′ minute penalty conversion by Jarrod Bowen.
The match remained goalless through the first half, with both teams missing multiple scoring chances. Manchester United’s Alejandro Garnacho struck the bar in the early minutes, and West Ham’s defense, led by Lukasz Fabianski, made crucial saves to keep the visitors at bay.
West Ham broke the deadlock in the 74th minute when Crysencio Summerville scored from close range, finding the bottom left corner after a setup by Danny Ings. Manchester United responded quickly, equalizing in the 81st minute as Casemiro’s header hit the top left corner off a pass from Joshua Zirkzee following a corner kick.
As full-time approached, the game took a decisive turn. In the 87th minute, Manchester United’s Matthijs de Ligt fouled Danny Ings in the penalty box, leading to a VAR-confirmed penalty. Jarrod Bowen confidently converted, securing the win for West Ham at 2-1.
Despite last-minute efforts from United, including attempts by Joshua Zirkzee and Bruno Fernandes, West Ham held firm. The victory brings West Ham’s record to 3-2-4 for the season.
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