West Ham End 10-Game Winless Run with Upset Victory Over QPR in FA Cup Third Round
A nail-biting encounter at Loftus Road saw West Ham clinch a thrilling 2-1 victory over Championship side Queens Park Rangers (QPR) in the FA Cup third round, ending their 10-game winless run. Argentine striker Taty Castellanos scored his first goal for the Hammers in extra time to seal the win.
The match was marked by defensive solidity from both teams, but QPR ultimately took the lead through Crysencio Summerville's impressive strike. However, West Ham rebounded strongly and equalized just before halftime when Summerville turned home a cross from Jimmy Dunne, setting the stage for Castellanos' decisive header in extra time.
West Ham boss Nuno Espirito Santo was visibly relieved as his team finally broke their winless streak, praising his players for their "fighting spirit" and "desire." The victory is expected to be a turning point for the club, with goalsparks now feeling rejuvenated. Goals have been transformative for West Ham, according to Nuno, changing their fortunes and setting them up for improved performances in the coming weeks.
Captain Jarrod Bowen echoed this sentiment, saying that the team's performance had turned the season on its head. With a tough task ahead of them, West Ham will need Castellanos to continue his goal-scoring form if they are to secure more wins.
Mavropanos suffers neck injury
The match also saw center-back Konstantinos Mavropanos forced off with a nasty neck injury in the first half. The severity of the injury has not been confirmed, but Nuno expressed concern that the player may need several days to recover from the setback.
A nail-biting encounter at Loftus Road saw West Ham clinch a thrilling 2-1 victory over Championship side Queens Park Rangers (QPR) in the FA Cup third round, ending their 10-game winless run. Argentine striker Taty Castellanos scored his first goal for the Hammers in extra time to seal the win.
The match was marked by defensive solidity from both teams, but QPR ultimately took the lead through Crysencio Summerville's impressive strike. However, West Ham rebounded strongly and equalized just before halftime when Summerville turned home a cross from Jimmy Dunne, setting the stage for Castellanos' decisive header in extra time.
West Ham boss Nuno Espirito Santo was visibly relieved as his team finally broke their winless streak, praising his players for their "fighting spirit" and "desire." The victory is expected to be a turning point for the club, with goalsparks now feeling rejuvenated. Goals have been transformative for West Ham, according to Nuno, changing their fortunes and setting them up for improved performances in the coming weeks.
Captain Jarrod Bowen echoed this sentiment, saying that the team's performance had turned the season on its head. With a tough task ahead of them, West Ham will need Castellanos to continue his goal-scoring form if they are to secure more wins.
Mavropanos suffers neck injury
The match also saw center-back Konstantinos Mavropanos forced off with a nasty neck injury in the first half. The severity of the injury has not been confirmed, but Nuno expressed concern that the player may need several days to recover from the setback.