It was a woeful afternoon for West Ham United as they were comprehensively outplayed by a resurgent Brentford side in a Premier League encounter that...
It was a woeful afternoon for West Ham United as they were comprehensively outplayed by a resurgent Brentford side in a Premier League encounter that ended in a resounding defeat for the visitors. The Hammers, who came into the match hoping to give a good account of themselves, found no answers to the clinical efficiency of the Bees, who dominated proceedings from the opening whistle. GoalZaza brings you the exclusive highlights of a contest where Brentford. �s attacking verve and defensive resilience proved too formidable for David Moyes. � men. From the very first exchanges, it was clear that the home side meant business. Brentford. �s midfield, operating with the precision of a well oiled machine, carved open the West Ham defence at will. The lion. �s share of possession belonged to the Bees, and they converted that dominance into a flurry of goals that left the travelling fans in stunned silence. In the scheme of things, this result will raise serious questions about West Ham. �s credentials as they struggle to find consistency in the league. For the Nigerian contingent, the match was a muted affair. The Super Eagles talisman, looked upon by fans back home to inspire his side, could not stem the tide. Despite his best efforts, he was starved of service and found himself isolated against a Brentford backline that was sheer stalwart in their organisation. At the end of the day, the powers that be at West Ham must now go back to the drawing board to address the glaring deficiencies that were so brutally exposed. Back in Lagos, the atmosphere at viewing centres across Surulere and Ikeja was one of collective disbelief. Patrons who had gathered in their numbers to cheer on the West Ham star watched in despair as goal after goal hit the back of the net. Some fans shook their heads in resignation, muttering about the poor defending, while others debated whether a change in formation would have yielded a different result. The conversations over cold bottles of Coca Cola and roasted plantain were filled with lamentations, but also a quiet hope that the Super Eagles man would redeem himself in the next fixture. For now, the bragging rights belong squarely to Brentford, and the Hammers faithful can only pray for a swift turnaround.
