West Ham frustrated as Bournemouth hold firm | OneFootball

West Ham let a valuable opportunity slip as they were frustrated by Bournemouth in a goalless draw at the London Stadium.

Both teams came into the match in strong form, but a rain-soaked afternoon in east London failed to produce the cutting edge either side needed.

The hosts started with intent, forcing early pressure from set-pieces, yet clear chances were scarce. Bournemouth gradually settled and threatened on the break, with Rayan driving forward and clipping the outside of the post in the second half.

West Ham’s best opening fell to substitute Callum Wilson against his former club, but Djordje Petrovic reacted sharply to deny him from close range.

As the game opened up late on, Jarrod Bowen had a sight of goal in stoppage time but couldn’t keep his effort on target.

The stalemate extends the recent run of draws between the two sides. Andoni Iraola's side move into eighth, while Nuno Espirito Santo's men inch closer to the teams above them - though this felt like two points dropped rather than one gained.

Incidents: The story of the match

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Missed opportunity. Axel Disasi of West Ham United takes a right-footed shot from close range following a corner, but it sails over the bar.

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The match begins

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The match begins

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The match begins

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Opportunity wasted! Valentín Castellanos of West Ham United headed the ball from the right side of the six-yard box, but it went just wide to the left. The assist came from Jarrod Bowen, who delivered a cross following a corner kick.

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Opportunity wasted. Crysencio Summerville of West Ham United takes a left-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it sails over the goal.

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Missed opportunity. Mateus Fernandes from West Ham United took a right-footed shot from the left side of the penalty area, but it went just wide to the left.

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Missed opportunity! Soungoutou Magassa from West Ham United takes a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area, but it sails over the goal.

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The referee whistles for the end of the match

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The referee whistles for the end of the match

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The referee whistles for the end of the match