West Ham took advantage of Wolves' weak defense to win the match at home

[{"selector":"#anim-201bfe92-eadf-4364-a643-1f288e2699b4 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-5508a1e3-147b-4519-bd7f-4375adcc56b6","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] In a thrilling Premier League match, West Ham United won an important victory at home by defeating Wolves 2-1. Wolves' poor defensive performance once again let them down, leaving them 19th in the table with only 9 points after 15 matches. This defeat has made Wolves' position even more difficult, while West Ham strengthened their 14th position with 18 points.

[{"selector":"#anim-3add8b35-f756-4c04-a5ea-47ea7293768d [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(-6.662337586414015%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-514eebea-2b10-4b17-806c-03c836aa9252","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Wolves affected by poor defensive performance Wolves have conceded 38 goals so far this season, the most goals conceded by any team in the Premier League. Their defensive weaknesses were clearly visible in this match as well. West Ham took the lead in the 54th minute through a goal by Tomas Souchek. This goal came on West Ham's 10th corner, in which Wolves' defenders allowed Souchek to head in without any pressure.

[{"selector":"#anim-8b75a95d-3486-4923-8d90-51ff24a60c5e [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(0%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-034409e8-b253-4535-b828-f337c14174c3","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] This goal exposed the problem of Wolves' corner defense. Wolves have conceded 8 goals from corners and 15 goals from set pieces so far this season. This figure is more than any other team in the Premier League.

[{"selector":"#anim-959c81d4-2c00-4ddf-ab4e-52392fc688a6 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate(19.517143033940833%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-f0910144-581d-459c-b34b-19af079332e3","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Ups and downs of the match and Wolves' instability There was some hope in the match when Wolves player Matt Doherty scored an equalizer in the 69th minute through a brilliant volley. This goal by Doherty could have proved to be a great opportunity for Wolves, but their happiness could not last long.

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[{"selector":"#anim-40f5117e-1771-404b-a2ae-ce5095cc8481 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-34.179687404002955%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-56c3a81e-7963-4798-a301-3b8577f48469","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Players' condolences for Michael Antonio During the match, West Ham players looked emotional for Michael Antonio. Antonio was recently seriously injured in a car accident and also underwent surgery. In the ninth minute, all the spectators and players present in the stadium applauded in honor of Antonio.

[{"selector":"#anim-86109c10-42b0-4f9d-a361-cec9a7b15862 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-35.23437491059475%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-79ca827b-8737-47b0-a781-8d57a7171ce9","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] After the match, goal scorer Tomas Souchek revealed that the team had talked to Antonio on a video call. Souchek said, "This goal was for him. I especially wanted to score for him today."

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