West Ham 1-1 Tottenham LIVE REACTION: Spurs miss chance to move into Premier League’s top four after frantic draw in derby
Tottenham were held to a 1-1 draw by West Ham at the London Stadium as they dropped points in the Champions League race.
Spurs had the chance to overtake Aston Villa ahead of their match against Manchester City tomorrow, but they were unable to take advantage.
Brennan Johnson gave Ange Postecoglou’s side an early lead by tapping home from close range after Timo Werner’s low cross.
The goal rewarded the visitors for their positive start, but they were pegged back soon after.
Against the run of play, Kurt Zouma equalized from a corner, which invigorated the Hammers after a slow opening 15 minutes.
Their threat from set pieces scared Tottenhan all evening and they piled on the pressure towards the end of the first half.
This pressure would disappear after the break, however, with Spurs dominating.
However, David Moyes’ men would have the best chance of scoring a winner through Michail Antonio.
Antonio ignored Micky van de Ven, leaving him one-on-one with Guglielmo Vicario from six yards out, but he shot straight at the goalkeeper.
This chance was the only major opportunity for both teams in the second half and neither team could find a winner as the match ended tied.
West Ham 1-1 Tottenham: FULL TIME
It’s over at the London Stadium!
What a frantic end to the game! Both teams had chances to escape but couldn’t take advantage!
The points are shared!
CHANCE! West Ham 1-1 Tottenham
90+4′ Fabianski saves Udogie!
This could be the game’s last chance!
He falls on the right-back at the edge of the area but his low shot is repelled by the West Ham goalkeeper!
West Ham 1-1 Tottenham
90+2′ The West Ham supporters roar as they win a corner!
They know the threat they represent from set pieces!
Unfortunately for them, Spurs manage to force their way through Vicario and the game remains tied.
West Ham 1-1 Tottenham
90′ We are in four minutes of added time.
West Ham still hasn’t changed!
Darren Bent live on talkSPORT: “I wonder about Moyes’ replacements after what happened at Newcastle this weekend.”
West Ham 1-1 Tottenham
89′ Romero receives a warning for a foul.
It was a question of when, not if!
Lo Celso has just replaced Johnson for Spurs.
West Ham 1-1 Tottenham
87′ Hojbjerg calls for a handball!
He enters from the right and tries to cross but Coufal blocks!
The substitute sprints towards the referee who is not interested.
And the replays show that it was definitely not a handball…
West Ham 1-1 Tottenham
85′ West Ham finally had a spell on the ball.
They play from the back and look to create a chance.
Bowen enters from the right and wins a corner!
West Ham 1-1 Tottenham
83′ Just over five minutes to play!
It’s all Spurs right now as they look for a winner.
Can they find it? Or will West Ham continue to frustrate them?
They have just brought in Hojbjerg and Richarlison instead of Werner and Bissouma.
West Ham 1-1 Tottenham
82′ Porro sends a cross to the far post!
Sarr arrives but has the ball taken from his head!
Darren Bent live on talkSPORT: “Really good defense from Coufal!
“I don’t think Spurs are going to score from these crosses.”
West Ham 1-1 Tottenham
80′ Paul Pogba is apparently in the crowd this evening.
He is there to surprise Zouma with the central defender’s family.
Perfect timing as they watched him score the equalizer!
West Ham 1-1 Tottenham
78′ The local supporters try to lift their team.
Fabianski collects a bad cross from Johnson and launches an attack.
Antonio gets the ball on the left but he runs for a throw-in.
Mavropanos then avoids a card for a strong challenge on Kulusevski.
West Ham 1-1 Tottenham
75′ West Ham finally has a chance to break…
But their attack is interrupted as Johnson cynically commits Kudus.
The Tottenham winger is booked for the challenge.
West Ham 1-1 Tottenham
74′ There is still no movement on the West Ham bench.
With Spurs dominating at the moment, will Moyes make his move?
Darren Bent live on talkSPORT: “I wonder if, after the situation with Kalvin Phillips, David Moyes is reluctant to make changes.”
West Ham 1-1 Tottenham
72′ Will Antonio pay for this failure?
Tottenham are the team in front at the moment and West Ham are struggling to touch the ball.
Werner was the last Spurs man to have a shot, but his shot was deflected over the bar.
West Ham 1-1 Tottenham
70′ Spurs make a double substitution.
Sarr and Kulusevski come on for the last 20 minutes.
They replaced Bentancur and Maddison.
Darren Bent live on talkSPORT: “It’s surprising because I thought Maddison looked quite comfortable in the second half.
“I thought it would be Werner who would come out.”
West Ham 1-1 Tottenham
68′ The game finally slowed down slightly.
Tottenham calmly pass the ball and look to dictate the tempo.
They build well towards the edge of the West Ham box before Porro hits Fabianski straight.
West Ham 1-1 Tottenham
65′ Son shoots well at the near post!
He receives the ball and turns to shoot, but he cannot limit his effort and the ball goes over the bar.
The Spurs captain puts his hands on his head in frustration.
West Ham 1-1 Tottenham
63′ Spurs got away with one there.
They were caught out with a long ball over the top and somehow avoided scoring a goal behind.
Bentancur has just been warned for a bad tackle.
CHANCE! West Ham 1-1 Tottenham
61′ WOW, WHAT A MISS!
Antonio muscles against Van de Ven and is one-on-one about six meters away but he shoots straight at Vicario!
He must mark this!
Darren Bent live on talkSPORT: “He almost missed the shot, take an extra second, wait for the goalkeeper to go down maybe.”
West Ham 1-1 Tottenham
59′ This match could go one way or the other.
Both sides have shown that they are capable of creating problems for each other.
We’re about to start the last half hour.
West Ham 1-1 Tottenham
57′ Bissouma now shoots wide from the edge!
It was a good preparation from Spurs and they are threatening.
Maddison starts to find space in midfield, just like he did at the start of the first half.
Darren Bent live on talkSPORT: “Spurs seemed to be upping their game in recent minutes.”
West Ham 1-1 Tottenham
55′ Maddison’s shot is blocked!
He gets a dismissal from Son but can’t beat Mavropanos!
This strike came moments after Johnson’s low cross had somehow evaded everyone in the penalty area!
Tottenham are regaining momentum now.
West Ham 1-1 Tottenham
53′ Antonio is booked for a late challenge.
He manages to recover the ball after holding it against Romero.
Bentancur, however, gets ahead of him and is caught high on the ankle.
CHANCE! West Ham 1-1 Tottenham
50′ Another chance for West Ham!
Paqueta receives a dismissal from Bowen, steps in and shoots but his effort goes just past the post!
Darren Bent live on talkSPORT: “This is what West Ham must do!
“Plays up to Antonio and outside of him. What an effort from Paqueta!”
West Ham 1-1 Tottenham
49′ From a corner after this opportunity, West Ham almost scored!
Mavropanos climbs the highest and heads towards Vicario who somehow stops him from crossing the line!
The home fans celebrate thinking it’s over, but the offside flag is raised to silence the crowd!
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