West Ham United vs AFC Bournemouth LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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West Ham defender Kurt Zouma’s scrappy headed goal and a Said Benrahma penalty in stoppage time sealed a 2-0 victory over Bournemouth in a scrappy Premier League tussle at the London Stadium on Monday.
Frenchman Zouma glanced the ball in from close range on the stroke of halftime after a goalmouth scramble with the effort being allowed after a VAR check despite a suspicion of handball by his defensive partner Thilo Kehrer in the melee.
There was precious little else for either set of fans to get excited about as West Ham held onto their lead despite some nervy moments as Bournemouth finished strongly.
The Hammers could breathe more easily when Jordan Zemura was harshly penalised for handball after another VAR check and Benrahma thumped in his first goal of the season.
Bournemouth could feel justifiably frustrated that decisions went against them but West Ham took advantage to claim a fifth home win in succession in all competitions to move up seven places in the congested table from 17th to 10th with 14 points.
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West Ham United vs AFC Bournemouth
Moyes makes a defensive change, with Coufal replacing Bowen.
West Ham United vs AFC Bournemouth
The Cherries are enjoying their best spell of the match, but there is a lack of quality in the final third. The intent to score is there in abundance, but O'Neill's side are forcing everything.
West Ham United vs AFC Bournemouth
Substitution Flynn Downes Pablo Fornals Malla
West Ham United vs AFC Bournemouth
With Bournemouth coming back into this tie, the home fans are starting to get a little restless. One more goal for the Hammers will end proceedings, but Antonio has been quiet since he came on, while Bowen has yet to get going.
West Ham United vs AFC Bournemouth
Whisper it quietly inside the London Stadium, but Bournemouth are slowly starting to find their feet in this match. For the majority of tonight's battle, they have been on the ropes hanging on. It appears West Ham have got tired, and O'Neill's side are now picking up more possession in dangerous areas.
West Ham United vs AFC Bournemouth
Fabianski nearly gifted Bournemouth a goal as he dropped the ball after coming to collect a cross. However, before Tavernier had the chance to fire home from close range, the referee blew for a foul on the Hammers keeper, with Lerma, the guilty party.
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