Bournemouth left the London Stadium with a 0-3 victory on Saturday evening, a result that flattered West Ham only in its margin. The visitors controlled large portions of this contest and punished the hosts at regular intervals.
Tomáš Souček gave West Ham a foothold at 33 minutes, turning home from close range to hand the home side an advantage they would not hold for long. Marcos Senesi equalised before half-time, heading Bournemouth level from a corner and shifting the mood inside the ground. West Ham never truly recovered their composure after that.
Andoni Iraola's side took command in the second half. Ryan Christie and David Brooks were both introduced at 66 minutes, freshening up the Bournemouth attack, and the impact was immediate. Callum Wilson added a second goal at 72 minutes, finishing calmly to settle the contest. Marcus Tavernier extended the lead at 80 minutes, cutting in from the right and placing his shot beyond the goalkeeper.
Bournemouth were content to manage the closing stages, though both teams made late changes. Mohamadou Kanté came on at 84 minutes, while Adam Smith and Enes Ünal entered at 89 minutes as West Ham searched without conviction for a way back.
West Ham now face questions about defensive organisation and their inability to protect an early lead. Bournemouth, by contrast, look a well-drilled side with clear patterns of play and genuine depth in their squad.
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