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West Ham vs Sunderland: Match Overview

The recent Premier League clash between West Ham United and Sunderland took place at the iconic London Stadium. Under the watchful eye of referee T. Bramall, this match marked an important fixture in the regular season, specifically Round 23, where West Ham emerged victorious with a scoreline of 3-1.

Match Summary

West Ham's performance was impressive, showcasing their attacking prowess. The goals for West Ham came from:

• C. Summerville - 14th minute: A well-placed shot opened the scoring for the home side.
• J. Bowen - 28th minute: Converted a penalty with composure, extending their lead.
• M. Fernandes - 43rd minute: Found the net with a clinical finish just before halftime.

Sunderland managed to pull one back in the 66th minute, courtesy of B. Brobbey, who scored a normal goal to reduce the deficit but it was not enough to shift the momentum.

Match Statistics

Here’s a look at some key statistics from the match:

• Possession: West Ham 47% | Sunderland 53%
• Total Shots: West Ham 13 | Sunderland 7
• Shots on Target: West Ham 5 | Sunderland 2
• Corners: Both teams had 3 corners each.
• Fouls: West Ham 9 | Sunderland 16

Disciplinary Actions

The match also saw a number of yellow cards issued, reflecting the competitive nature of the encounter:

• Daniel Ballard (Sunderland) - 30th minute
• Reinildo Mandava (Sunderland) - 35th minute
• Valentín Castellanos (West Ham) - 71st minute
• Noah Sadiki (Sunderland) - 80th minute
• Habib Diarra (Sunderland) - 88th minute
• Mateus Fernandes (West Ham) - 90th minute

Recent Head-to-Head Encounters

This match continued the trend of competitive clashes between these two teams. In their last five encounters, West Ham has secured 3 victories, while Sunderland has won once, with one match ending in a draw. Notably, their previous meeting earlier in the season saw Sunderland winning convincingly 3-0.

League Standings Impact

With this victory, West Ham solidified their position in the Premier League, while Sunderland faced challenges in climbing the table. The match was a crucial step for West Ham as they aim to secure a place in European competitions.

Conclusion

This encounter demonstrated West Ham's ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities and manage the game effectively. Sunderland, despite their spirited fightback, will need to reassess their strategies to improve their performance in the upcoming matches.