West Ham United secured a 3-0 victory against Derby County at home, marking their second win in five days, though the match proved more challenging than the scoreline indicates.

Joel Piroe opened the scoring early, netting a goal just six minutes into the match. Following this initial strike, West Ham struggled to maintain their rhythm, with substitutes Edvin Austbo and Mohamadou Kante later sealing the win with their debut goals.

The match unfolded as follows:

• Piroe's Goal: A well-placed volley ensured the lead after a deep cross from Jarrod Bowen, who remained a constant threat throughout the match.
• Bowen's Efforts: Bowen had several opportunities, hitting the target multiple times but failing to find the net, including a powerful header from a corner that was brilliantly saved by Derby's Jacob Zetterstrom.
• Derby's Struggles: The visitors lost Rhian Brewster to injury early in the match and struggled to create clear chances, with their best opportunity coming from Lars-Jorgen Salvesen, who narrowly missed a free-kick.

In the second half, West Ham's intensity waned, allowing Derby to gain confidence. However, Austbo’s goal in the 80th minute and Kante’s long-range strike secured a comfortable win.

Nuno Espirito Santo, West Ham's manager, praised the team's performance while emphasizing the need for improvement and cohesion among new players. On the other hand, John Eustace, Derby's manager, acknowledged his team’s slow start and lack of quality in the final third, highlighting an area for growth.

The victory positions West Ham favorably as they prepare for their next matches, aiming to build on this momentum.