Soungoutou Magassa’s Poached Goal Earns Hammers a Hard-Fought Point, Dashing Home Hopes
In a match of stubborn resistance, West Ham United clawed back to secure a 1-1 draw against Manchester United at Old Trafford on Thursday, leaving the home crowd frustrated as a late equalizer spoiled their evening.
The visitors, enjoying a resurgence under new manager Nuno Espirito Santo, controlled much of the game but lacked a cutting edge for large periods. Their persistence, however, finally paid off in the dying moments.
It was Manchester United who broke the deadlock in a livelier second half. Defender Diogo Dalot, seizing on a deflected effort from Casemiro, showed composure in the box to steer the ball home—a rare but celebrated moment as he notched his first ever goal at the Theatre of Dreams.
But the lead was not to last. Inspired by the relentless work rate of Jarrod Bowen, the Hammers pressed for a reward. Their breakthrough came when a powerful Bowen header was miraculously cleared off the line, only for the alert Soungoutou Magassa to pounce on the rebound and calmly slot home. Magassa’s crucial contribution capped a standout performance, earning him the Player of the Match award.
The result leaves Manchester United ruing missed opportunity, their performance failing to match their ambitions on the night. For West Ham, the spirited comeback provides another valuable point in their improved run of form, offering clear encouragement that Nuno Espirito Santo’s methods are taking hold.
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