Nicolas Jackson led Chelsea to victory over West Ham where the speed of the Blues attackers shone throughout the 90 minutes
In it London Stadium, West Ham y Chelsea They saw each other in the West London Derby. Los blues They arrived in better dynamics, which was noticeable on the green. hammersafter two games without a win, they suffered another defeat, with the match against Liverpool at the Carabao just around the corner.
Chelsea’s positive momentum continues after a well-deserved victory that catapults them to the top of the table. West Ham will next face Brentford and Ipswich Town before the break, to get back on track in the Premier League.
Part One
The start of the match saw action in both areas. The locals tried their luck against Robert Sánchez, but they could not withstand the counterattack, and it was the turn of Nicolas Jacksonwhich would not forgive in the first action. Chelsea’s first goal came from a Jadon Sancho assist. Jackson, Jadon and Madueke dizzy at the saw hammerwho was uncomfortable with the repeated approaches.
The anger of Lopetegui would grow. His team, despite undertaking dangerous plays, did not materialize in the goal of Robert Sanchezwasting the best actions. On the other hand, Maresca’s men did finish their attacks, and With a brilliant Nico Jackson, the lead on the scoreboard increased. The former Villarreal player received Caicedo’s pass at speed and defined perfectly.
One of the consequences suffered by the locals fell on the former Betis player. Guido Rodríguez was substituted in the 38th minute due to a technical decisionsomething that did not sit well with the Argentine. Soucek’s entry gave the team greater stability. They began to find cracks in the defence, looking for Paquetá, although luck did not fall on their side. The VAR did not consider a possible penalty in favor of the hammers. After, The linesman called offside for Kudus’ goalmaintaining the visitors’ two-goal advantage at half-time.
Second part
The locals, fully focused, came out onto the pitch to play the second half. Aware of giving joy to a dissatisfied crowd, speed and verticality blue They drowned the hopes of reducing the gap. Barely into the second half, Cole Palmer, assisted by Jackson, beat the defense and defined perfectly before Areola, who conceded the third goal of the match.
The changes in both teams did not change the course of the match. The home team, now led by Soucek and Carlos Soler from the back, continued to create danger, but it was of little use if they could not finish the plays. As the minutes passed, the real opportunities came for Lopetegui’s team, but it would be too late. Chelsea claimed a great victory with an impressive Nico Jackson, who scored two goals and secured the three points to show that Chelsea are coming back.
Technical sheet
West Ham: Areola; Wan-Bissaka, Kilma, Mavropanos, Edson Alvarez, Emerson; Kudus, Guido Rodriguez; Paqueta, Bowen and Summerville
Chelsea: Robert Sanchez; Fofana, Adarabioyo, Colwill, Cucurella; Caicedo, Enzo Fernandez; Madueke, Palmer, Jadon Sancho and Nicolas Jackson
Goal scorers: Nicolas Jakson (4′ and 18′) and Palmer (47′)
Banns: Fofana (45′), Soucek (47′), Edson Álvarez (49′), Cucurella (71′), Kilman (77′), Michael Antonio (83′) and Carlos Soler (90′+3)
Head Referee: Samuel Barrot
VAR Referee: Stuart Attwell
Estadio: London Stadium
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