Tottenham Hotspur knack West Ham United 3-0 for London derby on Saturday evening, deliver pure demolition show.
Even though first half balance well on paper with both sides get 0.27 xG, Spurs suppose don lead if no be say referee cancel Romero header for small foul by Van de Ven. Everything burst open after halftime.
TPB’s Verdict
Spurs start slow small, like dem dey still recover from Bournemouth wahala, but second half na different story. Thomas Frank don build better defensive shape and the stable back four dey show am.
Sarr and Bergvall shine again — both knack goal and dey everywhere on the pitch. West Ham matter dey worry, dem don chop 3-0 and 5-1 from London rivals already. If dem no wake up quick, relegation battle dey wave at dem.
West Ham United vs Tottenham Hotspur Highlights
Pape Sarr Goal (47′) – Corner come from Xavi Simons, Bergvall hold off defender, Sarr free header thunder enter net. Spurs 1-0 up!
Soucek Red Card (54′) – Wahala double for West Ham. Soucek lose control, lunge go high on Palhinha leg. Straight red!
Lucas Bergvall Goal (57′) – Romero send long pass, Bergvall loop header over Hermansen. 2-0 Spurs!
Micky van de Ven Goal (64′) – After Bergvall almost dribble through, loose ball land for Van de Ven, him sweep am in with right foot. 3-0, game done finish.
Man of the Match – Lucas Bergvall
Bergvall mark him 50th Spurs appearance in style: goal, assist, plus key role for Sarr opener. Beyond stats, him maturity and composure dey shocking for 19 years. Na true midfield general wey dey rise.
West Ham United vs Tottenham Hotspur Match Stats
- Possession: West Ham 28% – 72% Tottenham
- Shots: West Ham 5 – 10 Tottenham
- Shots on target: West Ham 3 – 4 Tottenham
- Corners: West Ham 1 – 5 Tottenham
- Fouls: West Ham 3 – 2 Tottenham
What Next?
West Ham get small rest before dem jam Crystal Palace next weekend. Spurs meanwhile dey eye Champions League midweek clash with Villarreal, then Brighton away for Premier League.
