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.
Reuters
West Ham United vs AFC Bournemouth
We are back underway, and Smith is OK to continue, which is great news for O'Neill.
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The game is paused as Bournemouth defender Smith needs treatment for a head injury.
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To ease the pressure on Bournemouth's defence, Cook goes for goal from 40 yards or more, but his strike ends up nearer the corner flag than the goal.
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Scamacca's free-kick appeals are turned down on the edge of the Bournemouth box, and the Cherries are struggling to contain him.
West Ham United vs AFC Bournemouth
Bournemouth are really struggling to break up play, and while Neto is playing with confidence and controlling his box, there's only so much pressure he can handle. West Ham have tested his resolve with crosses, but so far, so good from the Cherries' keeper.
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West Ham have now started to take control of proceedings, and the crowd are enjoying their performance so far.
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OFFSIDE! Neto denies Soucek with a fine save from close range, but the officials stopped the game and ruled that Scamacca, who crossed for the midfielder, was offside when the move started.
West Ham United vs AFC Bournemouth
Nothing comes from the corner, and it remains 0-0, but that could soon change due to the tempo of this battle.
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