West Ham Secures First Away Win of Season Against Leicester, 2-1
West Ham United achieved a significant milestone by securing their first away win of the season with a 2-1 victory over Leicester City. The match took place in the Women’s Super League and highlighted a crucial turnaround for West Ham.
West Ham’s Management Change
The shift in West Ham’s management from Rehanne Skinner to Rita Guarino in December appears to have set the stage for this success. Guarino, who previously managed only in Italy, has introduced a stronger competitive spirit within the squad.
Match Overview
Despite a disappointing 5-0 loss against Chelsea earlier, the match against Leicester showcased a more organized West Ham. The team demonstrated resilience, managing to defend effectively while capitalizing on their limited possession.
- West Ham had less than 50% possession during the match.
- They defended against a total of 33 crosses from Leicester City.
- Key players Hanshaw and Martinez were vital in scoring the goals.
Leicester City’s Struggles
The defeat was hard for Leicester City, who wasted several scoring opportunities. Despite their efforts, they could not convert key chances into goals, leaving them two points above the bottom-placed Liverpool.
Lehmann’s Impact
In a positive development, new signing Lehmann made an immediate impact after coming off the bench. His contribution is expected to aid Leicester as they strive to secure their position away from the relegation zone.
Relegation Battle Intensifies
The outcome of the weekend matches has intensified the relegation battle in the Women’s Super League. Four teams, including Leicester City and Everton, are now closely contending to avoid falling into the relegation play-off.
- Leicester City is just two points clear of Liverpool.
- Everton sits in 10th place, among the teams in the relegation mix.
As the season progresses, the competition to evade relegation promises to rival the ongoing title race, making every match crucial for teams at the bottom of the table.
