West Ham’s Premier League opener under new manager Julen Lopetegui ended in disappointment as they suffered a narrow 2-1 loss to Aston Villa at the London Stadium.
The match saw Colombian striker Jhon Duran score a dramatic late winner.
Villa’s debutant Amadou Onana, who joined from Everton for £50 million, set the tone early by heading in a corner from Youri Tielemans.
Despite their early dominance, Villa were unable to extend their lead as Leon Bailey and John McGinn missed key chances.
West Ham’s fortunes shifted before the break when Lucas Paqueta converted a controversial penalty, awarded after a challenge by Matty Cash.
Paqueta’s calm finish brought the hosts back into the game, but Villa continued to press in the second half.
The match’s decisive moment came late when Duran capitalized on a well-placed pass from Jacob Ramsey, slotting past West Ham goalkeeper Alphonse Areola.
West Ham made several substitutions, including debutants Niclas Fullkrug and Jean-Clair Todibo, with Crysencio Summerville setting up a chance for Danny Ings that was saved by Villa’s Emiliano Martinez.
Despite their efforts, including a late header from Tomas Soucek blocked by Ezri Konsa, West Ham were unable to find an equalizer.
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