Brighton 1-1 West Ham: Georginio Rutter scores in stoppage time to cancel out Jarrod Bowen strike

Georginio Rutter scored a stoppage-time equaliser to disclaim West Ham an enormous away win at Brighton in a 1-1 draw.

Jarrod Bowen appeared to have nabbed the Hammers the factors with an astute sliding end from an unattainable angle however Rutter struck late for a Brighton facet that solely had their first shot on track on 89 minutes.

Bowen’s purpose was a rare end as he slid the ball away from Ferdi Kadioglu, guiding it throughout goalkeeper Bart Verbruggen and into the web multi functional movement.

It was a basic Nuno Espirito Santo recreation plan of defending in numbers and countering with tempo and high quality and one that just about delivered most factors. Bowen had already been denied courtesy of a tremendous double save by Bart Verbruggen.

In rain-soaked situations on the south coast, Lucas Paqueta was again in West Ham’s assault, having missed out at Old Trafford by way of suspension after his weird purple card towards Liverpool. The Brazil worldwide created a first-half opening for Crysencio Summerville however he blazed extensive when by way of on purpose.

Brighton nearly equalised seconds after the restart following Bowen’s purpose when Rutter’s cross hit Max Kilman and looped over Areola however the crossbar got here to West Ham’s rescue.

However, Areola was ultimately crushed by Rutter with the purpose surviving a VAR test for handball.

Brighton have now gained 11 factors from shedding positions this season – solely Aston Villa and Sunderland (12) have taken extra.

West Ham stay within the backside three however have misplaced simply one in every of their final six video games.

‘We made it simple for West Ham’

Brighton boss Fabian Hürzeler chatting with Sky Sports:

“Still disappointed because we definitely wanted more and there was more in the game, but we didn’t win the game in the first half – we played with no intensity, no energy and just let the game pass.

“When we conceded, we reacted to that and that is not how we wish to play, how our id works and due to this fact we now have to do higher subsequent time.

“We didn’t fulfil the game with life. We made it easy for West Ham. They defended in the low block and had good transition moments which is exactly what they wanted to do. Overall we didn’t have the creative moments like we normally have.”

Nuno: I do not perceive why Brighton purpose was allowed

West Ham head coach Nuno Espirito Santo mentioned he didn’t perceive why Brighton’s equaliser was allowed to face.

Nuno informed Sky Sports: “It’s a handball, isn’t it?”

“High foot, handball, I think it’s clear.

“The VAR checked it. I noticed it as properly. It’s totally different opinions, what can we do?

“I don’t understand why they give the goal, honestly. I saw it and I don’t understand.”

Analysis: Fernandes the shining gentle

Sky Sports’ Lewis Jones:

Matheus Fernandes price West Ham £40m – that is the third highest quantity they’ve ever paid for a participant.

At 21, he is nonetheless uncooked, however the indicators are that the Hammers could have unearthed the form of midfield dynamo and playmaker that their current seasons have desperately lacked.

Fernandes confirmed what he’s all about at Brighton, providing a uncommon fashionable midfield mix: he can dribble and carry ahead, has a candy passing vary however he may also press, chase, deal with and defend when required.

His hyperlink between defence and assault, somebody prepared to push by way of the strains fairly than linger in midfield, gave West Ham an enormous platform on this match the place they had been minutes away from an excellent away win.

He had probably the most touches of any West Ham participant, made extra tackles than anybody on the pitch (8) and gained 5 fouls as Brighton could not get close to him. When he departed with seven minutes to go, the Hammers took a step again.

Analysis: Brighton have a low block downside

Sky Sports’ Lewis Jones:

Brighton stay a group with points taking part in towards a low block. Hurzeler has a group that sparkles when opponents have interaction them but so typically look unusually in need of concepts when confronted with a group who refuse to bounce.

In their final 22 video games the place they’ve loved extra possession than their opponents, they’ve gained simply 5 of these video games they usually had been lucky to nab a draw with West Ham based mostly on their lack of attacking creativeness.

West Ham’s attacking play that opened the Brighton backline up on a number of events strengthened the problem of their model of play tactically leaving a pressure on their again line. One mistake, one transition – and the sport swings.

Brighton additionally nonetheless really feel one unpredictable attacker quick when the puzzle turns into static. Too many touches, not sufficient penetration. Too a lot construction, not sufficient spontaneity. It’s a problem they should repair.

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