In a tightly contested match of the Premier League held at the Craven Cottage on 8th April 2023, West Ham United edged past Fulham with a 1-0 score line. The only goal came as an own goal by Harrison Reed of Fulham in the 23rd minute, setting the tone for the rest of the match.

Fulham, despite being the home team, struggled to find their footing in the match. They recorded a total of 16 shots but were largely unable to challenge West Ham's defence, with only 3 shots ending up on target. This determination to score was reflected in their high number of corner kicks, totalling 11 for the match, but the lack of precision proved costly for Fulham.

West Ham, on the other hand, showcased a more controlled and efficient performance. They made a total of 9 shots, with a superior 55.5% of them being on target. Their defence stayed strong, also shown through the lower number of corner kicks conceded, them being just 4.

The discipline in the match remained balanced with each team receiving a single yellow card. For Fulham, Carlos Vinicius went into the book after 62 minutes, while Declan Rice of West Ham got his name recorded almost 11 minutes later.

With respect to gameplay, West Ham United was twice caught offside, showing their bold approach to keep the pressure on Fulham's defence while Fulham showed more cautious play, not having any offside foul recorded for them. In terms of aggressive gameplay, West Ham committed slightly more fouls with 12 against Fulham's 10, reflecting their intense attempts to regain control of the ball.

In conclusion, West Ham United's more efficient attack and solid defence made the difference in this clash. Fulham missed opportunities but also revealed a strong defence. The pivotal moment, however, was Harrison Reed's unfortunate own goal in the first half that reflected the lack of co-ordination in the Fulham's defensive line, having the essential role in deciding the outcome of the match. Going forward, both teams would need to work on their shot accuracy to maximize their goal-scoring opportunities.

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