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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
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West Ham United vs AFC Bournemouth
Bournemouth deserved nothing from tonight's match, but in O'Neill's defence, his side picked up injuries to two crucial players. Both Neto and Solanke could not finish the contest, and the Cherries will hope they can return before they face Tottenham on Saturday. West Ham's attention will now turn to the Europa Conference League, with Silkeborg due in London on Thursday.
West Ham United vs AFC Bournemouth
The Hammers left it late in both halves, but all that matters is they returned to winning ways. Moyes' side scored with minutes remaining in the first half, with Zouma heading past Neto at the far post after meeting Soucek's hopeful header. While Benrahma missed numerous chances during the second half, he eventually came up with the goods from the penalty spot. Just as Bournemouth were finding their feet, Zemura blocked Coufal's cross with his hand, and the officials had no choice but to give a penalty. Algeria international Benrahma made no mistake from the spot, blasting his effort past keeper Travers, who replaced Neto at the break.
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FULL-TIME - WEST HAM 2-0 BOURNEMOUTH.
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