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West Ham disciple. Night-owl Premier League watcher. From Sydney, living in Melbourne. Sydney FC, Socceroos, Matildas. Is sport, Is good.
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For those interested, here’s Rose’s goal to make it 2-1
http://i.imgur.com/XP1GXhO.gifv
And here’s the penalty, both foul and conversion.
Foul: http://i.imgur.com/wkyPQg4.gif
Goal: http://i.imgur.com/PXEvFvA.gifv
Tottenham Hotspur vs West Ham United: 2015 Premier League live scores, blog
FULL TIME
SPURS – 2
WEST HAM – 2
Well, what can you say? West Ham were very good value for a victory there, and Allardyce will surely explode in the post-match press conference about the penalty. But it was a marginal call, so Spurs will take it. Eriksen’s introduction changed the game, and Kane deserved to get a bit of meat, such was his endeavour. Spurs started and finished the game very well, and stay 6th on the table. West remain 8th, but will be furious they could hold on to the two goal lead. They controlled the midfield throughout, and Kouyate, Noble and Song were largely excellent. Football, as it can do, gave them a right old kick in the guts there, but they’ll be stronger for it. For Tottenham, this fight back is just the way to start off an impending fixture-heavy spell. One thing is clear, however: Erik Lamela needs a defibrillator.
Otherwise, the state of London football is very healthy indeed, on this evidence. Thanks for reading, pals!
Tottenham Hotspur vs West Ham United: 2015 Premier League live scores, blog
95′
SPURS: 2
WEST HAM: 2
Adrian saves the first attempt, but Kane has a tap in to level it up! This is a jailbreak! The full time whistle sounds. Allardyce looks filthy! What a finish! Tottenham have recovered 16 points from losing positions this season, simply incredible.!
Tottenham Hotspur vs West Ham United: 2015 Premier League live scores, blog
95′
SPURS – 1
WEST HAM – 2
Unbeleivable! Harry Kane goes down under a challenge from Song! The replays suggest a dive! Kane is going to take the penalty!
He shoots and…
SCORES ON THE SECOND ATTEMPT!
Tottenham Hotspur vs West Ham United: 2015 Premier League live scores, blog
90+4′
SPURS – 1
WEST HAM – 2
Lloris waves them forwards. His ball is cleared by Reid and Collins. AND THEN…
PENALTY TO SPURS!!
Tottenham Hotspur vs West Ham United: 2015 Premier League live scores, blog
90+3′
SPURS – 1
WEST HAM – 2
West Ham repel a number of aerial bombardments. 2 minutes remain in the match. Some Spurs fans are seen leaving. Eriksen tries a shot after Walker surges down the right, but he blazes it woefully high.
Tottenham Hotspur vs West Ham United: 2015 Premier League live scores, blog
90+3
SPURS – 1
WEST HAM – 2
SPurs dawdle a little and crowd bays for blood. Lloris hits it long, but West Ham defend it well. Collins clears into Row Z.
Tottenham Hotspur vs West Ham United: 2015 Premier League live scores, blog
90+2′
SPURS – 1
WEST HAM – 2
Eriksen crosses and Adrian takes it cleanly. Can Spurs score at the death again? Jonathan Moss calls Soldado for a high foot. Seconds tick away.
Tottenham Hotspur vs West Ham United: 2015 Premier League live scores, blog
There will be 5 minutes added time.
Tottenham Hotspur vs West Ham United: 2015 Premier League live scores, blog
90′
SPURS – 1
WEST HAM – 2
Sakho wins a throw deep in the Spurs half, a very smart bit of work. We enter the final minute of normal time. West Ham try an keep in the corner, but a goal kick eventuates.
Tottenham Hotspur vs West Ham United: 2015 Premier League live scores, blog
89′
SPURS – 1
WEST HAM – 2
West Ham are hanging on by a thread, and Big Sam is a picture of calm on the touchline. Lamela fouls Song, and the release valve is opened for the Hammers.
Tottenham Hotspur vs West Ham United: 2015 Premier League live scores, blog
87′
SPURS – 1
WEST HAM – 2
Spurs are stroking it around menacingly. They win a corner, and the pressure is rising! Eriksen takes, and Vertonghen head over.
Tottenham Hotspur vs West Ham United: 2015 Premier League live scores, blog
86′
SPURS – 1
WEST HAM – 2
Lamela jinks in, but slips as he shoots. A sub is coming on…
SUBSTITUTION WEST HAM
OFF COLE
ON COLLINS
The substitute Cole has come off!
Tottenham Hotspur vs West Ham United: 2015 Premier League live scores, blog
85′
SPURS – 1
WEST HAM – 2
West Ham break, but Sakho’s cross is poor. Carlton Cole is down on the ground, and Tottenham play on. Chadli loses the ball and West Ham clear desperately. Cole is still down, yet West Ham keep the ball in play.
Tottenham Hotspur vs West Ham United: 2015 Premier League live scores, blog
83′
SPURS – 1
WEST HAM – 2
Only one West Ham player in the Spurs defensive half now, as Kane drives into the box and is tackled. Soldado slaps the ball goalwards, and Adrian makes a superb save!
Tottenham Hotspur vs West Ham United: 2015 Premier League live scores, blog
81′
SPURS – 1
WEST HAM – 2
Spurs now have 10 minutes to get an equaliser. West Ham have retreated back and are looking a little rattled. Sours prowl around outside the box, but Rose gives it away. Chadli then fouls a West Ham player trying to retrieve it.
Tottenham Hotspur vs West Ham United: 2015 Premier League live scores, blog
80′
SPURS – 1
WEST HAM – 2
GOAL FOR SPURS!
After a short corner, Lamela whips it in. Adrian punches it out to Rose, who punches the ball straight into the ground, and it loops over the goalkeeper in the net! Strange scenes!
Tottenham Hotspur vs West Ham United: 2015 Premier League live scores, blog
79′
SPURS – 0
WEST HAM – 2
Lamela runs forward and is tackled, inevitably. Cresswell clears and a substitute is coming on…
SUBSTITUTION SPURS
OFF MASON
ON CHADLI
Tottenham Hotspur vs West Ham United: 2015 Premier League live scores, blog
78′
SPURS – 0
WEST HAM – 2
Eric Dier hits a pass so hard, it makes you wonder about the weight of his boots. West Ham goal kick.
Tottenham Hotspur vs West Ham United: 2015 Premier League live scores, blog
77′
SPURS – 0
WEST HAM – 2
Long range free kick here, with Eriksen over it. He has put in a number of them so far, and he nearly puts this one in! Adrian with a smart, low save! Whipping and dipping, that was.
Tottenham Hotspur vs West Ham United: 2015 Premier League live scores, blog
Here is the second West Ham goal.
http://i.imgur.com/NmtuHSI.gifv
Tottenham Hotspur vs West Ham United: 2015 Premier League live scores, blog
75′
SPURS – 0
WEST HAM – 2
CHANCE! THE BALL IS IN THE NET FROM KANE!
But the flag is up! It won’t count. Replays show it to be a correct decision.
Tottenham Hotspur vs West Ham United: 2015 Premier League live scores, blog
74′
SPURS – 0
WEST HAM – 2
Harry Kane grafting hard and achieving little here, and is looking a little frustrated. Meanwhile…
SUBSTITUTION WEST HAM
OFF VALENCIA
ON JARVIS
Tottenham Hotspur vs West Ham United: 2015 Premier League live scores, blog
72′
SPURS – 0
WEST HAM – 2
Replays indicate a question of offside concerning Valencia during the second goal. It’s muddled up with the vague “is he involved with the play” question, a wholly grey area. 50 Shades of Grey, if you like.
Tottenham Hotspur vs West Ham United: 2015 Premier League live scores, blog
exist loquaciously, or betake oneself hither to ya digs.
Mourinho unraveling along with his team