West Ham Stun Brighton with 3-2 WSL Comeback Win

WSL: Asseyi Strikes Late as West Ham Complete Stunning 3-2 Comeback vs Brighton

West Ham United Women pulled off one of the most dramatic wins of the Women’s Super League season with three goals in the final nine minutes to beat Brighton 3-2 at home.

Second-Half Madness at the Chigwell Construction Stadium

Trailing 2-0 with less than 10 minutes left, Ffion Morgan sparked a chaotic turnaround in the 82nd minute with a fortunate cross-goal that deceived Chiamaka Nnadozie.

Moments later, Nnadozie compounded her error by misjudging a clearance, hitting it against Shekiera Martinez, who calmly slotted home the equaliser in the 86th.

Then came the winner:

In the 91st minute, captain Viviane Asseyi fired in from a scramble to seal a crucial three points.

Goals Summary

Analysis: Guarino’s West Ham Show Grit

• Rita Guarino’s side looked destined for a defeat that would sink them deeper into the relegation scrap.

• Brighton controlled the majority of the match, with Seike’s lob and Vanegas’ solo finish seemingly sealing the win.

• But West Ham refused to quit, rallying late through pressing intensity and direct play.

Asseyi led by example with her tenacity, while Martinez grabbed her 6th goal of the season.

League Implications

• West Ham jump to 10th place, 2 points clear of Leicester and 1 ahead of Liverpool.

• Brighton stay 7th with 17 points from 15 matches.

What’s Next?

• West Ham visit Everton on 15 February, 12:00 GMT

• Brighton host Arsenal the same day at 14:30 GMT