West Ham boost survival hopes with vital win at Fulham | OneFootball

Crysencio Summerville scored the only goal as West Ham secured a crucial 1-0 win over Fulham at Craven Cottage, strengthening their fight to remain in the Premier League.

The first half produced few clear chances, with both sides struggling to create much in the final third.

The Cottagers believed they had a chance to take the lead early in the second half when Tom Cairney went down in the penalty area, but the decision was overturned after the referee checked the pitch-side monitor.

The decisive moment arrived in the 65th minute. A mix-up between Bernd Leno and Calvin Bassey allowed Summerville to collect the loose ball and calmly slot into the empty net.

Fulham pushed forward in search of an equaliser but could not find a breakthrough as West Ham held firm.

The victory lifts West Ham level on points with Nottingham Forest in the battle to avoid relegation, while Fulham’s push for a European place suffered a setback.

Incidents: The story of the match

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The match begins

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Opportunity wasted! Josh King from Fulham attempted a left-footed shot from the center of the box, but it went wide to the left. The assist was provided by Antonee Robinson.

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Missed opportunity. Callum Wilson from West Ham United attempted a right-footed shot from the middle of the penalty area.

West Ham United takes the lead with a score of Fulham 0, West Ham United 1. Crysencio Summerville scores with a left-footed shot from the center of the penalty area.West Ham United takes the lead with a score of 1-0 against Fulham. Crysencio Summerville finds the back of the net with a left-footed shot from the center of the box, placing it perfectly into the left corner. The assist comes from Jarrod Bowen.

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GOAL West Ham: Crys Summerville (West Ham) scores!

Crys Summerville scores goal number 5 in the competition (24 matches)

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Missed opportunity. Alex Iwobi of Fulham attempted a right-footed shot from outside the penalty area.

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

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Missed opportunity! Rodrigo Muniz from Fulham attempted a header from the middle of the penalty area but couldn't convert.

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Opportunity wasted! Timothy Castagne from Fulham attempted a header from the right side of the six-yard box, but it sailed over the bar and to the right. The assist came from Oscar Bobb, who delivered a cross following a corner kick.

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The referee whistles for the end of the match