In a compelling encounter at London Stadium, West Ham United showcased efficiency in front of goal despite limited opportunities. Though recording just two shots on target, West Ham managed to convert both into goals, highlighting their clinical finishing. Tomas Soucek's early goal set the tempo, capitalizing on a defensive lapse by Leicester City. The match's first goal, an own goal by Jannik Vestergaard, underscored Leicester's defensive unsteadiness, which proved costly.

Leicester City struggled to capitalize on their statistical advantage in offensive opportunities, registering eight shots off target and only two shots on target. Despite having as many corner kicks as the home side, Leicester failed to convert these set-piece opportunities into meaningful threats. This lack of precision in front of goal, coupled with a significant number of wasted shots, detracted from their ability to contest the deficit after conceding early.

Teamwork differentiated the two sides, with West Ham United displaying cohesive defensive organization to maintain their lead. Despite committing 12 fouls, which could be indicative of aggressive defensive tactics, they managed to limit Leicester's attacking threats without conceding any bookings. Leicester, on the other hand, could not leverage their disciplined play—evidenced by committing only six fouls without any cards—to exert enough pressure on the home defense. The absence of forced errors from the West Ham backline reflected their superior team coordination, fundamentally impacting the match outcome.

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