"The London Stadium was treated to a constant cascade of action in the opening half, though it took the home fans a fair time to warm to what was in front of them. And fair enough, with the opening exchanges explaining any reluctance towards enthusiasm as West Ham almost opened the scoring, only to fall behind some 30 seconds later."
"The sequence began with the home side winning possession on the edge of their own box and Crysencio Summerville combining with El Hadji Malick Diouf to drive the ball down the left. The Hammers winger then smuggled the ball infield to Jarrod Bowen the captain doing what he does and getting his shot off, only to see it cannon off Nick Pope's left-hand post. From there, Newcastle re-established possession and pushed straight back up the other end of the pitch."
"The home side obediently opened up in the process, with the Magpies midfield afforded far too much room and opportunity. The ball ended up at the feet of Jacob Murphy who stood Diouf up, sent him one way then the other, then struck a low effort across goal from the edge of the box that Alphonse Areola was unable to reach."
West Ham earned a vital 3-1 Premier League victory over Newcastle, sealed by Tomas Soucek's second-half added-time goal. The match featured a determined West Ham first-half display that counterbalanced an early concession and fluctuating crowd emotions. Crysencio Summerville and El Hadji Malick Diouf combined to create chances, with Jarrod Bowen striking the post before Jacob Murphy punished space to score for Newcastle. Nick Pope denied further openings but could not stop Soucek's late finish. Nuno Espirito Santo's reactions mirrored the team's changing fortunes. The win provided momentum and a boost in belief as West Ham continue their fight to avoid relegation.
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