West Ham United home curse still dey strong as Brentford beat dem 2-0 for London Stadium on Monday night. Na the fourth straight home loss be this for the Hammers, as the Bees waka enter their yard and control the game from start to finish.
West Ham start the match well with small fire, but dem quickly lose shape as Brentford begin press dem steady. The away team get plenty chances before finally score through Igor Thiago just before halftime — the shot deflect go far corner and enter net.
Brentford even nearly score again quick-quick, but VAR cancel Thiago second goal for offside. By halftime, West Ham dey lucky say scoreline still be 1-0.
For second half, Brentford still dey control everything — ball, tempo, and confidence. Dem come finally seal the win with the last kick of the match as Mathias Jensen blast one curler go top corner, make the thing end 2-0 for the away side.
TPB VERDICT
West Ham start the match with hope, dem even try string some sharp passes together, but once Brentford settle, e turn one-way traffic.
The Bees dominate dem both for ground and for air. Any long ball wey go front, Brentford either win am or collect the second ball. West Ham defenders just dey chase shadow all night.
Set-pieces na another serious problem for Nuno Espirito Santo men — Brentford nearly score from corner and throw-in several times.
Na luck save West Ham from conceding more goals from those plays. The whole team dey disorganized — no cohesion, no chemistry, no communication.
Santo get serious work to do if e wan rescue West Ham from relegation battle this season. Dem need balance, structure and confidence badly.
As for Brentford, Keith Andrews go fit vex say dem no score more, but he go dey happy with the performance — the team solid, hungry, and clinical when e matter.
WEST HAM UNITED VS BRENTFORD — HIGHLIGHTS
Igor Thiago Goal (43rd min — West Ham 0-1 Brentford)
After plenty pressure, Brentford finally break the deadlock. Kevin Schade chase Yehor Yarmolyuk long pass, can’t control am, but manage pass give Igor Thiago inside box. The Brazilian waste no time — he shoot immediately. Areola touch am small, but the ball still trickle enter far post. 1-0 Brentford — and very deserved goal.
Mathias Jensen Goal (95th min — West Ham 0-2 Brentford)
Final nail for West Ham coffin come at the very last second. Brentford play another long ball wey confuse West Ham defence. Keane Lewis-Potter chase am, reach byline, and cut back the ball for Mathias Jensen. One touch control, one sweet finish — top corner. 2-0. Full-time. Game over.
MAN OF THE MATCH — IGOR THIAGO
No argument here — Thiago deserve am. The guy cause wahala from start to finish. He score the first goal, hit post once, and even get another goal wey offside cancel.
His hold-up play and aerial presence make life hard for West Ham defenders all night. Every time ball go long, na him dey win am or press the next line. Proper number 9 performance.
MATCH STATS
Possession: West Ham United 43% – 57% Brentford
Shots: West Ham United 7 – 22 Brentford
Shots on Target: West Ham United 1 – 7 Brentford
Corners: West Ham United 6 – 10 Brentford
Fouls: West Ham United 10 – 10 Brentford
WHAT NEXT?
This loss mean West Ham don lose all four home matches this season — dem be the only team wey never collect even one point for house. Their next match go be away against Leeds United for Elland Road, and na chance to try end the bad run.
As for Brentford, this 2-0 win carry dem go 13th position, and na their first away win of the campaign. Dem go now face Liverpool for home next weekend as dem try get back-to-back wins for the first time this season. Confidence dey high — and the Bees go believe say dem fit sting again.
