Igor Thiago leads Brentford to victory over West Ham, deepening Hammers’ relegation crisis
Brentford moved away from the bottom three and moved up to ten points with their second away win of the season. Thiago scored in the 43rd minute to give Brentford the lead at half-time. The striker took advantage of the constant pressure of the visiting team and sent the ball into the net.
West Ham had difficulty creating clear scoring opportunities in the opening period. The home side managed just one shot on target, compared to Brentford’s six attempts before half-time.
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Brentford lead in possession and shooting statistics
The away team controlled 57% of the ball possession throughout the match, while West Ham’s rate was 43%. Brentford registered a total of 17 shots, six of which found the target, while West Ham had just seven shots, with only one finding the target.
Brentford completed 400 passes with 89% accuracy. West Ham completed 262 passes with an 81% accuracy rate, reflecting the visitors’ superior control of the match.
Jensen added stoppage-time goal to secure three points
Jensen scored in the 95th minute confirming Brentford’s victory. The late goal came after West Ham rushed forward looking for an equaliser, leaving the visitors with defensive gaps. There was four minutes of extra time in the first half of the match and extra time in the second period. During the match, both teams received a yellow card.
West Ham’s home struggles continue under new management
West Ham have failed to win any points at the London Stadium this season. The defeat was another disappointing home performance for the Hammers, who went into the match looking to pick up their first home win.
The home team committed nine fouls compared to Brentford’s ten. West Ham recorded three offsides and Brentford two; This shows that both teams have difficulty taking positions in attack from time to time.
Brentford break poor form with clinical performance
Brentford entered the game having lost three consecutive away matches. Victory at the London Stadium represented a significant turnaround in their away form.
Manager Thomas Frank’s tactical approach proved effective against West Ham’s setup. The Bees created numerous goal opportunities throughout the match and maintained their defensive discipline while maintaining their lead.
Match statistics highlight Brentford’s superiority
The statistics reflected Brentford’s control of the contest. The guest team outperformed West Ham 17-7 overall and 6-1 in accurate shots. Brentford’s 89% passing accuracy compares favorably to West Ham’s 81%.
Neither team received a red card in the match. His disciplinary record remained relatively clean, with only two yellow cards issued in total.
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West Ham face increasing relegation pressure
The defeat left West Ham in serious relegation trouble with just four points from eight games. The Hammers sit bottom of the Premier League standings and face increasing pressure to find form.
West Ham’s inability to score at home remains a major concern. The home team had difficulty creating quality goal opportunities and converting them throughout the season.
Brentford move away from the relegation zone
The win took Brentford to ten points from eight games. Three points provide breathing room from relegation points and reward the team’s improved performance.
Brentford’s ability to score goals at crucial moments was decisive. Both goals came in periods of stoppage time and demonstrated the team’s mental strength and quality of finishing.
