Tottenham Hotspur took the lead against West Ham with a goal from Romero. The first half ended with Spurs leading 1-0, dominating possession and creating more chances. West Ham's defensive approach limited their attacking opportunities.
HT: #THFC 1-0 #WHUFC. West Ham very defensive as their average position (left) shows. Tottenham, however, more offensive (right) and carrying more chances. https://t.co/pzisxNSHpz
HT Spurs 1 West Ham 0. Spurs have dominated the ball (76% possession) and the game really. Bissouma better than in last few games, Kulu + Son v dangerous. Porro great again. Lo Celso + PEH putting in good shifts. Johnson getting in good positions, just needs to find the finish.
HT 1-0 Spurs mostly dominating but for all their possession (76%) clear-cut chances have been rare. Porro excellent. West Ham mostly playing like a lower league underdog in a cup tie, defending deep and narrow and trying for the odd counter. Paqueta had a golden chance though.
Spurs have a really aggressive rest defence, pushing Romero and Davies close to the West Ham box in-possession. Means WHU have a huge distance to cover to reach Spurs goal on counters.
Just as it looked like the game may settle into a frustratingly dull pattern with West Ham putting 11 behind the ball, up pops the returning Romero to plonk home a header from a corner. That's 1-0 Spurs.
GOAL! Spurs 1 West Ham 0 (Romero 11'). Great header from an outswinging Son corner. Spurs have started really well and a goal's been coming pretty much since kick-off.
Spurs v West Ham is about to happen https://t.co/QDffRoTtju
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