West Ham 3-0 Leeds United - U23s recap: Young Whites fall to experienced Hammers at Rush Green
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The Whites kick off competitive league action in 2022 tonight and are looking to ease any relegation fears.
West Ham sit top of the PL2 top division ahead of kick-off while Leeds are 13th - but can move out of the bottom two with victory.
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Key Events
- Leeds travel to face Hammers in PL2
- Whites sit 13th, West Ham are top
- Kick-off is at 7pm
- Follow updates below
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- RESULT: West Ham 3-0 Leeds United
Leeds attack
17. McKinstry’s next corner is nodded away, McGurk picks it up and shoots but it’s deflected and loops into the goalkeeper’s arms.
Leeds booking
18. West Ham break away at pace, Mullen takes out the attacker on the far side and it’s a yellow card.
Klaesson save
19. Leeds have held their own in the opening exchanges, but Klaesson has just pulled off a great one-handed save to keep it level. Quick reactions to a low Alese effort. Leeds defend the resulting corner.
Hammers corner
21. Okoflex drives into the area but Leeds hold firm. No shot before McKinstry retreats to prod the ball behind. Klaesson then punches the ball in away.
Klaesson save
24. Hammers ramping up the pressure a bit now, coming forward with more confidence. Klaesson gets down well to save at his near post.
Hammers chance
25. Forsons shoots from the edge of the box after a cutback, the effort flies just wide.
Leeds attack
27. Leeds get an advantage as Dean is dragged to the floor. McKinstry carries on, delivers but it’s into the goalkeeper’s arms as Miller sprints into the box.
Klaesson save
28. West Ham get into the box, shot curled to the far corner and Klaesson throws himself to his left to keep it out. Another solid save.
Leeds corner
31. Dean is slid into the Hammers area, he wins a corner ball as he tries to deliver low into the box.
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