Fullkrug's Game-Changing Cameo Sparks Late Drama at London Stadium
What a rollercoaster of a match it was at the London Stadium! West Ham and Bournemouth played out an electrifying 2-2 draw, but let me tell you—it was Niclas Füllkrug's entrance that truly turned the game on its head. If you're wondering whether he’s back and ready to make a statement for West Ham, this was a loud and clear "yes."
Bournemouth had the early advantage thanks to the in-form Evanilson, who made no mistake after Areola failed to hold onto a low shot from Semenyo. The Brazilian is on a tear lately, now with six goals in as many games, and he was hunting from the very first whistle—his header in the second minute just grazing past the post. Bournemouth controlled the first half, almost extending their lead when Zabarnyi’s header rattled the crossbar. They looked sharp, composed, and deserving of their halftime lead.
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Then came the second-half twist. In the 61st minute, Füllkrug stepped onto the pitch and almost immediately made his presence known. Just seven minutes after his introduction, he connected with a brilliant Ward-Prowse cross to head in the equalizer—it was West Ham’s first shot on target, by the way. That’s how clinical he was. And then it got even better for the Hammers as Jarrod Bowen nodded home another just minutes later, assisted by Kudus, flipping the game entirely.
But Bournemouth weren't done. With just over ten minutes left, Evanilson struck again—his second of the match—after Dean Huijsen smartly flicked on a quick free-kick to the far post. The Cherries managed to steal a point, but you could see the disappointment etched on their manager Andoni Iraola’s face. They had this game in their hands and let it slip. That six-game winless streak in the Premier League is starting to take its toll, especially in their push for a European spot.
Let’s not overlook what this means for Fullkrug though. After battling injury after injury since his £27 million move from Dortmund, he finally looked like the striker West Ham believed they were getting. That goal wasn’t just important for the scoreboard—it was symbolic. A statement. His hold-up play added structure to West Ham's attack, and he looked sharp, determined, and physically up for the fight.
In a game of momentum swings and emotional highs, Füllkrug’s impact can’t be overstated. West Ham may not have sealed the win, but they discovered something arguably just as valuable—Füllkrug is back, and he’s ready to make a difference.
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