A rebound goal Jared Bowen In the 88th minute he gave the pass in the third round of the League Cup West Ham United of Julen Lopetegui above the Andoni Iraola’s Bournemouthwho deserved more (1-0).
The ‘Cherries’ had numerous chances in the second half to end the game, both with the ball off the woodwork of Marcus Tavernier and, more importantly, at the feet of Evanilsonthe star signing of the summer as it is the most expensive in its history (45 million).
The Brazilian missed several chances that could have changed the course of the game and put a team in trouble. West Ham it was better in the first half, but in the second they didn’t get close to Neto’s goal, the starter who was waiting for the arrival of Kepa Arrizabalagauntil minute 88.
There, a combination in between bowen and Mohammed Kudus ended up eventually attempting a shot that hit Bowen right in the body and caused the ball to change and go into the goal.
The goal could have been disallowed by a handball from Bowen, but, without VAR, the goal went up on the scoreboard without discussion beyond Iraola, who was clearly angry with the fourth official.
West Ham joined qualifying for the third round by Wolverhampton Wandererswho lost comfortably Burnley with a double from Gonçalo Guedes (2-0), and the Brentfordwho struggled to make the visit to Colchester field, from League Two (Fourth division), which they only managed to beat thanks to Keane Lewis-Potter’s goal in first half stoppage time. Lowly Colchester missed a penalty in the 87th minute which would have sent the game to penalties.
He Newcastle UnitedEditwho had to play in this second round after failing to qualify for last season’s European competition, emerged unscathed from the trip to Nottingham and Forest were eliminated in the penalty shootout after 1-1 in regulation time. Joe Willock put the ‘Magpies’ ahead before the first minute of play, but Jota Silva equalized in the second half.
From the penalty spot, Carlos Miguel, the Brazilian goalkeeper making his debut in an official match, saved a shot from Joelinton, but Sangaré and Awoniyi missed their penalties and Newcastle advanced to round.
Southampton beat Cardiff City 3-5, making it 3-4 in the 91st minute, in a crazy match where they tied three times.
Wycombe Wanderers, from League One, beat Swansea City, from the Championship, 0-1, while Wimbledon, from League Two, eliminated Ipswich Town in a penalty shootout.
Source: La Verdad
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