Match report
West Ham Defeats Cheltenham 2-0 in League Cup
Cheltenham
0–2
FT
West Ham
Aug 23, 2017
West Ham demonstrated their superior league standing with a convincing 2-0 victory over non-league side Cheltenham in the League Cup. The Hammers capitalized on two goals in quick succession through D. Sakho and A. Ayew to secure their spot in the next round. Cheltenham, despite valiant efforts, could not keep up with West Ham's pace and firepower.
Key Facts
- • Final score: Cheltenham 0-2 West Ham
- • Goals: D. Sakho (40') and A. Ayew (43') for West Ham
- • Key assists: M. Noble to Sakho, Sakho to Ayew
- • Substitutions: Cheltenham - William Boyle for K. Dawson (46'), D. Wright for B. Graham (64'), Mohamed Eisa for D. Holman (71')
- • West Ham - J. Hernández for Sakho (64'), C. Kouyaté for M. Noble (73'), D. Quina for E. Fernandes (88')
Lineups
Cheltenham
Formation: 4-4-2
Starting XI
- 1 J. Flatt (G)
- 2 J. Grimes (D)
- 23 J. Forster (D)
- 3 J. Cranston (D)
- 15 W. Boyle (D)
- 4 K. Storer (M)
- 7 H. Pell (M)
- 11 C. Winchester (D)
- 6 N. Atangana (M)
- 9 D. Wright (F)
- 20 M. Eisa (F)
Substitutes
- 8 K. Dawson
- 21 B. Graham
- 10 D. Holman
- 19 J. Thomas
- 18 M. Bower
- 14 D. O'Shaughnessy
- 22 R. Lovett
West Ham
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 13 Adrián (G)
- 19 J. Collins (D)
- 21 A. Ogbonna (D)
- 26 A. Masuaku (D)
- 22 S. Byram (M)
- 16 M. Noble (M)
- 14 Pedro Obiang (M)
- 31 E. Fernandes (M)
- 41 D. Rice (M)
- 20 A. Ayew (M)
- 15 D. Sakho (F)
Substitutes
- 17 Javier Hernández
- 8 C. Kouyaté
- 36 Domingos Quina
- 4 José Fonte
- 3 A. Cresswell
- 23 S. Haksabanovic
- 25 J. Hart
Timeline
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40' West Ham Goal · Normal GoalD. Sakho · Assist: M. Noble -
43' West Ham Goal · Normal GoalA. Ayew · Assist: D. Sakho -
46' Cheltenham subst · Substitution 1Off: William Boyle · On: K. Dawson -
64' Cheltenham subst · Substitution 2Off: D. Wright · On: B. Graham -
64' West Ham subst · Substitution 1Off: D. Sakho · On: J. Hern�ndez -
71' Cheltenham subst · Substitution 3Off: Mohamed Eisa · On: D. Holman -
73' West Ham subst · Substitution 2Off: M. Noble · On: C. Kouyaté -
88' West Ham subst · Substitution 3Off: E. Fernandes · On: D. Quina
Match Stats
| Stat | Cheltenham | West Ham |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 14 | 5 |
| Pass Accuracy | 63% | 82% |
| Offsides | 1 | 2 |
| Red Cards | 0 | 0 |
| Total Shots | 7 | 12 |
| Corners | 4 | 9 |
| Total Passes | 284 | 567 |
| Yellow Cards | — | — |
| Blocked Shots | 2 | 2 |
| Shots on Target | 2 | 4 |
| Shots off Target | 3 | 6 |
| Possession | 33% | 67% |
| Accurate Passes | 179 | 463 |
| Shots Inside Box | 6 | 11 |
| Saves | 1 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 1 | 1 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ West Ham's rapid-fire goals in the 40th and 43rd minute by D. Sakho and A. Ayew, respectively, shifted the momentum decisively in their favor.
- ▸ Cheltenham's inability to respond to West Ham's early second-half goals allowed the visitors to settle and control the game, making further substitutions to maintain their lead.