West Ham United showcased resilience as they mounted a comeback to secure a draw against Burnley. Trailing 2-0 at halftime due to an uninspiring first 45 minutes and goals from David Datro Fofana and an own-goal by Dinos Mavropanos for Burnley, the Hammers staged a second-half resurgence.
The comeback began swiftly with Lucas Paquetá finding the net just 28 seconds into the second half. Despite a disallowed 85th-minute goal by Danny Ings, who was ruled offside after a VAR check, Michail Antonio came through in stoppage time. Antonio controlled the ball adeptly in the box, executed a sharp turn, and scored.
The match reached a frenetic conclusion with both teams having additional chances, ultimately culminating in a hard-fought draw. The Hammers’ ability to fight back against Burnley showcased their determination and resilience on the field.
West Ham United staged a remarkable comeback to secure a draw against Burnley on Sunday, bouncing back from a two-goal deficit at half-time. The initial 2-0 setback, courtesy of David Datro Fofana’s long-range strike and Dinos Mavropanos’ own-goal, put the Hammers on the back foot.
However, the second half saw a resurgence from the east Londoners, kickstarted by Lucas Paquetá’s goal a mere 28 seconds into the half. The momentum continued to build, and in the dying moments of the match, Michail Antonio made a significant impact. Although Danny Ings had an 85th-minute goal disallowed for a marginal offside after a VAR review, Antonio managed to find the net in stoppage time. Skillfully controlling the ball in the box, he executed a swift turn before firing home.
The closing stages of the game saw both teams with additional opportunities, contributing to a frenetic ending. In the end, the match concluded with both West Ham and Burnley settling for a hard-fought point. For a visual recap of the day’s highlights, check out the full gallery by clicking on the image above, courtesy of our dedicated photographers.
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