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Brighton’s Last-Second Goal Sinks West Ham, Ends Winless Streak

Carlos Baleba’s stoppage-time strike lifts Brighton’s European hopes while deepening West Ham’s relegation fears.

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Baleba curled in a superb winner

Overview

  • Brighton secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over West Ham with Carlos Baleba’s stunning added-time goal at the Amex Stadium.
  • The win ended Brighton’s five-match winless streak and reignited their push for European qualification late in the season.
  • West Ham’s seventh consecutive game without a win leaves them precariously in 17th place, battling to avoid finishing as the lowest-ranked team outside the relegation zone.
  • Graham Potter, West Ham’s manager and former Brighton boss, has managed just 13 points in 14 matches since taking over in January.
  • West Ham striker Niclas Fullkrug was benched following a public outburst, adding to the team’s internal challenges during their ongoing struggles.