West Ham vs. Blackpool

In the rivalling match between West Ham and Blackpool that took place earlier on today (Saturday 19th May) to see who would qualify to be the third team to join the Premier League next season. It was a very active match with many changes from Blackpool in the first 15minutes but weren’t able to get a goal and then however they tried but could not succeed for West Ham were trying their hardest and their work paid off for in the 35th minute when Cole changed the score board to 1-0.

Then 3 minutes after half time Blackpool were able to equalise with determination and skill from their player Ince. With no score change in the next 30minutes, there was a right-footed volley from West Ham Captain Nolan, unfortunately he hit the cross bar and the West Ham supporters were disappointed and gobsmacked. The Blackpool and West Ham supporters were both watching the time as it approached the 90th minute of the game therefore leading both teams into extra time, when there was 4minutes remaining and West Hams Vaz Te took a shot at goal when the goal keeper couldn’t get a grip and he hit the ball to the back of the net, but he was also given a yellow card because he took off his football shirt when he scored.

It was all over for Blackpool when the 4 minutes injury time was announced and they were not able to score and so West Ham are the third team to be coming up to the Premier League next season.

By Emily Hoban