Maupay’s spectacular goal frustrates Moyes’ side ahead of tough Chelsea clash
West Ham United missed an opportunity to secure a crucial victory as Brighton's Neal Maupay delivered a sensational overhead kick, ensuring a 1-1 draw at the London Stadium.
Tomas Soucek gave West Ham an early lead, breaking his scoring drought with a well-placed header from a corner. Despite Brighton dominating possession, David Moyes' team seemed relatively untroubled for much of the match. The Hammers’ defence held firm, with goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski making a vital first-half save from Jakub Moder, while Adam Lallana squandered a promising chance by shooting wide.
Michail Antonio thought he had doubled West Ham’s advantage early in the second half, tapping in from close range after another corner. However, a lengthy VAR review disallowed the goal for offside, leaving the home fans frustrated.
West Ham’s luck ran out when Maupay, not typically known for his finishing prowess, executed an acrobatic overhead kick late in the game, securing a well-deserved equaliser for Brighton.
The result leaves West Ham without a win in three games, a concerning streak as they prepare to face league leaders Chelsea next. Moyes and his squad will need to regroup quickly to halt their slide in form.
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