Bournemouth and West Ham United shared the spoils in a tightly contested 1-1 draw, with late drama unfolding in the final five minutes. Lucas Paquetá’s 86th-minute strike looked set to steal all three points for the Hammers, but Enes Ünal responded in the 89th minute to ensure Bournemouth walked away with a point. Both teams showed flashes of brilliance but lacked clinical edge for most of the match.
Key Stats Breakdown
Total Shots: Bournemouth (28) dominated the shot count compared to West Ham’s (11).
Expected Goals (xG): A close xG battle, Bournemouth edged it at 1.9 compared to West Ham’s 1.86.
Shots on Target: Despite their shot dominance, Bournemouth hit the target just 7 times while West Ham managed 2 shots on target, including their lone goal.
Possession: Both teams shared equal control with 50% possession each.
Match Momentum
The momentum graph shows Bournemouth as the more aggressive side throughout, especially in the first half and closing stages. Their relentless attacking pressure finally paid off when Enes Ünal capitalized on a loose ball in the dying moments. West Ham’s lone spell of control culminated in Paquetá’s clinical finish from close range.
Shots and Goals
West Ham United: A low shot count but clinical efficiency. Their goal from Lucas Paquetá (xG 0.76) highlighted their ability to convert limited opportunities.
Total xG: 1.86
Key Zones: Most of their attempts came from inside the box, with blocked shots (5) hampering their attacking output.
Bournemouth: The Cherries peppered the West Ham goal with 28 shots, but lacked the precision to make it count. Their goal (xG 0.09) was a scrappy finish after relentless pressure.
Total xG: 1.9
Wastefulness: Despite 14 blocked shots, Bournemouth failed to maximize their dominance.
In Possession: Passing Tactics
West Ham United: The pass map shows a heavily right-sided approach, with Jarrod Bowen and Mohammed Kudus heavily involved in attacks. Lucas Paquetá’s link-up play was central to West Ham’s structure.
Bournemouth: Dominated possession in midfield with L. Cook and Ryan Christie pivotal. The interplay between the wide players, particularly Dango Ouattara and J. Kluivert, consistently stretched the Hammers’ defense.
West Ham will rue missed opportunities to defend their lead, while Bournemouth will feel their attacking output deserved more. With both sides sharing the points, the drama of the final moments leaves fans wanting more as the season rolls on.