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Charlton Stuns West Ham: Late Penalty Miss Seals Dramatic Loss
22 Aug
Summary
- Charlton secured a 2-1 victory against West Ham in a thrilling London derby.
- Tyreece Campbell scored the decisive goal after Joel Piroe had given West Ham hope.
- Taty Castellanos missed a stoppage-time penalty that could have salvaged a point for West Ham.
Charlton continued their flawless Championship start, securing a hard-fought 2-1 victory against West Ham in a captivating London derby. The win piles additional pressure on Hammers boss Nuno Espirito Santo.
Lloyd Jones opened the scoring for Charlton in the seventh minute with an impressive overhead finish, and Tyreece Campbell doubled their advantage in the 56th minute after a defensive error. Joel Piroe, on his debut for West Ham after a loan from Leeds, netted a goal in the 74th minute, sparking a frantic finish.
Despite West Ham's late surge and a stoppage-time penalty awarded for handball, Taty Castellanos failed to convert from the spot, hitting the post. Charlton goalkeeper Arthur Onkonkwo made several crucial saves throughout the match, preserving his team's lead and securing the three points.
