West Ham United vs Brentford LIVE: Premier League result, final score and reaction
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Brentford striker Ivan Toney scored one goal and made another as his side won 2-0 to hand West Ham a fifth straight Premier League defeat on Friday and leave the Londoners hovering just above the relegation zone as 2022 draws to a close.
West Ham midfielder Declan Rice shaved the outside of the far post with an early shot and was left to rue that miss when Toney reacted quickest to stab the ball home from close range following a long Brentford throw-in after 18 minutes.
Toney turned provider from another throw-in just before the break as he teed up Josh Dasilva to score, and the home fans expressed their frustration by booing loudly as the players left the field at halftime.
Jarrod Bowen thought he had won a penalty for West Ham early in the second half but, in a decision that summed up their night, a VAR review found that the contact with Ben Mee started just outside the box and a free kick was awarded instead.
West Ham tried hard but did little to threaten in the second half and Brentford’s only cause for concern came in stoppage time when Toney was taken off on a stretcher with a suspected knee injury.
The defeat leaves West Ham in 17th place just a point above the drop zone, while Brentford move up to ninth on 23 points.
West Ham United vs Brentford
Mbeumo creates a bit of space for himself before firing from 20 yards out. His shot is straight at Fabianski and the goalkeeper catches it with ease.
West Ham United vs Brentford
West Ham players and fans all appeal for a penalty following a challenge on Dawson. The referee is not interested and play continues.
West Ham United vs Brentford
CLOSE! Dawson rises highest in the box from Bowen's corner and tries to find the far post with his header. Raya watches the ball go inches wide of his left post.
West Ham United vs Brentford
Rice is having a very good start to this game as he sets the tempo for the hosts. He is driving forward with the ball at his feet and looking for his attackers as much as he can with his passes.
West Ham United vs Brentford
Paqueta is back on his feet and walking. It seems like he will be able to continue for the time being.
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