West Ham’s nightmare season hit new lows as Brentford secured a dominant 2-0 victory at London Stadium. Empty seats and booing fans told the story of another disastrous night for the Hammers – their fourth consecutive home defeat.
Brutal Night for Hammers
The match ended with home fans streaming for exits before the final whistle. Mathias Jensen sealed Brentford’s win in the 94th minute after Igor Thiago’s first-half opener. West Ham’s defense collapsed under constant pressure from Brentford’s relentless attacks.
Key Match Moments
- Thiago broke through West Ham’s defense in the first half after multiple missed chances
- Brentford hit the woodwork twice before Jensen’s late knockout goal
- West Ham made three halftime substitutions trying to stop the bleeding
- Defender Mavropanos left injured in final minutes, forcing Hammers to finish with 10 men
“Today was a disappointing performance, it was not good enough,” admitted West Ham manager Nuno Espírito Santo. “We got ourselves in trouble with set-pieces we couldn’t manage.”
Brentford’s Dominant Display
Brentford controlled the game from start to finish, racking up 18 shots compared to West Ham’s feeble efforts. Midfielder Mikel Damsgaard caused constant problems, telling reporters post-match: “We’re connecting better and learning together as a young group.”
| Stat | West Ham | Brentford |
|---|---|---|
| Shots | 6 | 18 |
| Shots on Target | 1 | 7 |
| Possession | 43% | 57% |
Manager Reactions
Brentford’s Keith Andrews praised his team’s courage: “Very impressive performance. We approached it positively with lots of personality.” The Bees boss singled out Thiago for special praise after the striker’s man-of-the-match display.
Meanwhile, Nuno faces mounting pressure after admitting: “Our fans are concerned, and that feeling passes to the players.” The Portuguese manager called Friday’s trip to Leeds United “the most important thing in my life right now.”
What’s Next
West Ham must regroup quickly before facing Leeds at Elland Road on Friday night. Brentford prepare for a tough run including Liverpool (H), Newcastle (H), and Brighton (A).
As The Guardian’s match report noted, West Ham’s players looked lost throughout the game. With confidence at rock bottom, Nuno’s men face a monumental task to turn their season around.
