west ham vs Aston villa: Everything To Know

west ham vs Aston villa 2024: Summary, Scores, Goals, Highlights, Stats,League, Game Analysis, Points, Next Fixtures And Everything To Know

On August 17, 2024, West Ham United hosted Aston Villa at the London Stadium in a thrilling Premier League encounter.

Game Overview

Aston Villa secured a hard-fought 2-1 victory over West Ham United. The match was marked by intense competition, with both teams showcasing their strengths and strategies. The victory gave Aston Villa a positive start to their Premier League season, while West Ham looked to regroup and build on their performance.

Key Moments and Scoring Summary

• First Half:
  • 4th Minute: Aston Villa took an early lead with a goal from Amadou Onana. The £50 million signing made an immediate impact, heading in from a corner to give Villa a 1-0 advantage¹.
  • 37th Minute: West Ham equalized through a penalty converted by Lucas Paqueta. The penalty was awarded after a VAR review confirmed a foul on Tomas Soucek by Matty Cash. Paqueta coolly slotted the ball past Emi Martinez to level the score at 1-1¹.
• Second Half:
  • 79th Minute: Aston Villa regained the lead with a goal from Jhon Duran. The Colombian forward, who had been a transfer target for West Ham, scored from a Jacob Ramsey pass, making it 2-1 for Villa¹.
  • 97th Minute: In the dying moments of the game, Tomas Soucek had a chance to equalize for West Ham but missed from close range, sealing the victory for Aston Villa¹.

Player Performances

• West Ham United:
  • Lucas Paqueta: Scored the equalizing goal from the penalty spot and was a key player in West Ham’s midfield¹.
  • Tomas Soucek: Involved in the penalty incident and had a crucial chance to score in the final moments of the game¹.
  • Mohammed Kudus: Showed creativity with a ‘Rabona’ cross that led to a scoring opportunity¹.
• Aston Villa:
  • Amadou Onana: Scored the opening goal and was a dominant presence in midfield¹.
  • Jhon Duran: Scored the winning goal and was a constant threat to the West Ham defense¹.
  • Jacob Ramsey: Provided the assist for Duran’s goal and was influential in Villa’s attacking play¹.

Team Statistics

• West Ham United:
  • Total Shots: 12
  • Shots on Target: 4
  • Possession: 51%
  • Fouls: 18
  • Yellow Cards: 1
• Aston Villa:
  • Total Shots: 13
  • Shots on Target: 3
  • Possession: 49%
  • Fouls: 10
  • Yellow Cards: 2

Analysis

Aston Villa’s early goal set the tone, but West Ham’s resilience saw them equalize before halftime. The second half was marked by tactical adjustments and substitutions, with both managers looking to gain an edge. Jhon Duran’s goal proved to be the decisive moment, highlighting Villa’s ability to capitalize on their chances.

West Ham showed promise, particularly in their attacking play, but were unable to convert their opportunities into goals. The missed chance by Tomas Soucek in the final moments was a crucial turning point. Aston Villa’s defense held firm under pressure, and their clinical finishing made the difference.