Fulham Secures Victory Over West Ham with Pereira’s Double
It was a day of triumph for Fulham as they clinched their third away win of the Premier League season, defeating West Ham United with a solid 2-0 scoreline. Andreas Pereira emerged as the hero of the match, delivering a brace that ensured victory for his team on Sunday.
The opening goal came early in the game, as a mishap from Konstantinos Mavropanos turned into an opportunity for Fulham. Mavropanos failed to control Alex Iwobi’s ambitious long ball, allowing it to fall to Pereira within the penalty area. Demonstrating composure and skill, Pereira elegantly sidestepped West Ham’s goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski and found the back of the net with ease, giving Fulham the lead in just the ninth minute.
The partnership between Iwobi and Pereira proved lethal once again in the second half. In the 72nd minute, Iwobi delivered a precise cross from the edge of the box that slipped through Nayef Aguerd’s legs, a classic nutmeg, to find Pereira ready to strike. With precision, Pereira completed his brace, sealing Fulham’s league double over West Ham.
A moment of concern arose late in the match when West Ham’s young substitute, George Earthy, was involved in a collision with teammate Edson Alvarez. The incident led to a pause in play at the 85th minute mark, as Earthy received medical attention on the field before being stretchered off.
The victory was significant for Fulham, propelling them to 12th place in the league standings with 42 points from 33 matches, on par with Bournemouth who have a game in hand. West Ham’s defeat kept them in eighth place, holding onto 48 points. They now sit four points clear of Chelsea, who are set to host Everton on Monday with three games in hand.
