Match report

West Ham Defeats Cheltenham 2-0 in League Cup

Cheltenham
Cheltenham
0–2
FT
West Ham
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

  1. West Ham
    40' West Ham Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Sakho · Assist: M. Noble
  2. West Ham
    43' West Ham Goal · Normal Goal
    A. Ayew · Assist: D. Sakho
  3. Cheltenham
    46' Cheltenham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: William Boyle · On: K. Dawson
  4. Cheltenham
    64' Cheltenham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Wright · On: B. Graham
  5. West Ham
    64' West Ham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Sakho · On: J. Hern�ndez
  6. Cheltenham
    71' Cheltenham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Mohamed Eisa · On: D. Holman
  7. West Ham
    73' West Ham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Noble · On: C. Kouyaté
  8. West Ham
    88' West Ham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: 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.