West Ham United recorded a clean victory.
West Ham United beat Derby County 2-0 in the 2022-23 season England FA Cup round of 32 held at Pride Park Stadium in Derby, England at 4:45 am (Korean time) on the 31st. With this, West Ham advanced to the round of 16 to face Manchester United.
West Ham have a 3-4-2-1 formation. Antonio, Fornals, Bowen, Emerson, Downs, Suchek, Johnson, Agüerd, Ogbonna and Kehrer started and Areola in goal. Against this, Derby utilized a 4-2-3-1 formation. Collins, Barkhuisen, Knight, Mendez-Lang, Byrd, Aurihan, Roberts, Forsyth, Davis and Smith filled out the starting lineup, with Wildsmith donning the goalkeeper’s gloves.
West Ham opened fire. In the 3rd minute of the first half, Antonio had a chance and tried to shoot, but the ball soared over the goal. West Ham have the momentum. In the 9th minute of the first half, Bowen pushed into the box and attempted a shot, but the ball was not properly powered and was blocked by the goalkeeper.
West Ham took the lead first. In the 10th minute of the first half, Soucek connected a pass with a header, and Bowen opened the net with a shot. Derby, who allowed the lead, launched a counterattack. In the 21st minute of the first half, Aurihan attempted a bold left-footed shot, but the ball did not go to the goal.
Derby continued to press. In the 34th minute of the first half, Collins attempted a left-footed volley, but it did not lead to a threatening scene. No further goals were scored after that, and the first half ended with West Ham taking the lead.
West Ham widened the score gap. In the 5th minute of the second half, Bowen attempted a cross from the right side of the box, and Antonio shot the ball and shook Derby’s net. West Ham had another decisive opportunity. In the 22nd minute of the second half, Bowen attempted a shot but was blocked by Wildsmith’s save.
Derby did not give up until the very end. In the 41st minute of the second half, Dobin attempted a shot to score a comeback goal, but the ball went straight to Areola. No goals were scored after that, and the game ended with West Ham winning. 안전놀이터