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Preview of CloseMatch: West Ham vs Tottenham on 10/24/2021
West Ham host Tottenham in the Premier League this afternoon, in a derby at London Stadium between two clubs with their sights set on the top four. Fourth-ranked Brighton’s defeat to Manchester City on Saturday means the winner of this game will leave the Seagulls in the Champions League spots, and the Spurs could even find themselves third in the league by the end of the day if the Manchester United beat Liverpool at Old Trafford later.
Spurs have had an upside-down start to the season with three opening 1-0 wins followed by three losses, but two straight wins against Aston Villa and Newcastle have stabilized the boat, this latest game also saw Harry Kane finally get on the scoresheet. of this season in an impulse for Nuno Espirito Santo.
The Hammers have been equally inconsistent with road wins at Leeds and Everton held back by losses at home to Manchester United and Brentford, and David Moyes’ team is still looking for a second Premier League win of the season at London Stadium since the opening day win for Leicester. Follow all the action below, live.
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West Ham vs Tottenham
West Ham 0-0 Tottenham
I said before kick-off that this could be a game decided by the opening goal. It has been a close affair so far with both teams creating chances but unable to convert.
It was not an electric game or too exciting. Much of the first half was played in the middle of the field with both teams having their periods on the ball.
The game needs a goal to increase the intensity. Neither team will want to lose this one.
Michael JonesOctober 24, 2021 2:53 PM
Rest: West Ham 0 – 0 Tottenham
45 + 1 minutes: No goals at half time, but chances created at both ends. Tottenham finished the half as the best team by a very narrow margin. The quality of your chances is slightly better.
Kane, Son and Ndombele had fantastic opportunities inside the area, but Fabianski denied them. Cresswell and Fornals looked good for West Ham and a real battle is unfolding between Antonio and Romero.
However, there is still nothing to separate the teams.
Michael JonesOctober 24, 2021 2:48 PM
West Ham 0-0 Tottenham
45 minutes: SAVE! Skipp loses possession, but Hojbjerg is quick with the press to regain it. He pushes the ball towards Moura who sends it to Reguilon on the left. He throws a cross into the area post where Kane jumps over Cresswell, hangs in the air and throws a header effort at goal only to be parried by Fabianski, who cuts under the ball and pushes it over the crossbar.
Michael JonesOctober 24, 2021 2:45 PM
West Ham 0-0 Tottenham
42 minutes: Opportunity! Lucas Moura slides the ball towards Kane, who passes it to Reguilon on the left wing. The defender takes time off the center and takes Ndombele’s run into the six-yard box. Ndombele wins the header and throws it straight into Fabianski’s hands. One yard either way and that’s a goal.
Michael JonesOctober 24, 2021 2:42 PM
West Ham 0-0 Tottenham
39 minutes: Tottenham have a chance to come in from behind after Ndombele pushes the ball into the box from the top of the field. The ball is already gone when Ogbonna hits Ndombele and gives the Spurs a free kick high up the field.
Ogbonna is booked for the challenge and the free kick is curved in the area. Antonio’s header falls to Ndombele who shoots and wins a corner when Zouma blocks his effort.
Michael JonesOctober 24, 2021 2:39 PM
West Ham 0-0 Tottenham
36 minutes: Opportunity! West Ham’s best chances come from the left side. Cresswell and Fornals are bonding wonderfully to create enough room to cross the ball. Fornals whips one at this moment as Soucek runs into the box from deep within. Reguilon is marking Bowen and doesn’t see Soucek’s approach letting the great midfielder jump in front of him to meet the cross. He gets a good chunk of the ball off his header, but sends it off the back post.
Michael JonesOctober 24, 2021 2:37 PM
West Ham 0-0 Tottenham
33 minutes: West Ham works the ball down the left and Antonio tries to get into the area. He is forced to return the ball to Bowen, who throws a header at Soucek. Soucek pushes the ball to the right side of the box where Johnson runs for the pass and smokes it away from the near post in search of power over accuracy.
Michael JonesOctober 24, 2021 2:34 PM
West Ham 0-0 Tottenham
30 minutes: Tottenham have started to take control in terms of possession with West Ham’s attacking game mainly on the counter. It’s a tactical battle at the point where neither team really outperforms the other.
Michael Jones October 24, 2021 2:32 PM
West Ham 0-0 Tottenham
27 minutes: Johnson sends a serve to Antonio, who knocks him down and is dragged to the ground by Oliver Skipp. West Ham wins a free throw and takes it quickly moving the ball to the left side to attempt a hit from the unsuspecting Spurs, but the visitors quickly regain their form and force the Hammers to retreat.
Michael JonesOctober 24, 2021 2:30 PM
West Ham 0-0 Tottenham
24 minutes: Great opportunity! Benrahma throws the ball to Antonio, but Romero immediately presses him, wins the ball and shoves Ndombele. Ndombele makes a perfect pass to the right side of the box as Son flies through the defensive line. Take possession as Kane runs to the back post. Son goes for goal but does not beat the goalkeeper and Kane raises his arms in the air. It was wide open!
Michael Jones Oct 24, 2021 2:26 PM Newer 1/4 Older
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