Women's Super League Viviane Asseyi provided the decisive edge at Chigwell Construction Stadium, scoring twice to lead West Ham to a 2-0 victory over Charlton Athletic in Round 10 of the WSL. The French forward converted opportunities on either side of the interval, ensuring the hosts translated territorial dominance into a clean sheet and all three points against their stubborn London rivals.
- West Ham defeated Charlton Athletic 2-0 behind two goals from Viviane Asseyi.
- The home side limited the visitors to one shot on target from three total attempts while generating 17 shots.
- Charlton maintained 46 percent possession in a hard fought London battle marked by 28 fouls and four total yellow cards.
- The result secures three points for the hosts in Round 10 of the WSL campaign.
Asseyi breaks through before the interval
For much of the opening period, Charlton Athletic defended in numbers and disrupted the flow of play across midfield. The visitors absorbed waves of pressure from the home side. West Ham worked the ball patiently through wide channels, yet the away defense held firm inside the penalty area for over 40 minutes.
The breakthrough arrived in the 43rd minute when Asseyi collected possession in the attacking third and drilled in a low finish past the goalkeeper. The goal broke a scoreless stalemate right before the whistle and rewarded the hosts for their persistent offensive buildup. Moments later, the physical edge of the contest spilled over, earning Charlton defender Grace Johnston a yellow card in the 45th minute, followed seconds later by a caution for West Ham’s Nadine Riesen. That strike established a 1-0 lead at the interval, leaving the visitors with ground to make up.
A second strike doubles the lead
Any hopes the Addicks had of mounting a quick response faded shortly after the restart. The home side maintained an aggressive posture and pushed the tempo into the attacking third. In the 53rd minute, Asseyi struck again, finishing cleanly to register her second goal of the match and establish a 2-0 margin.
The two goal cushion altered the tactical shape of the match, forcing Charlton to chase possession in higher areas of the pitch. Even so, West Ham retained 54 percent of the ball and managed the tempo to deny their opponents any sustained rhythm. The hosts finished the match with 17 total attempts, keeping the pressure on the opposing backline while denying clear counterattack lanes.
Discipline frays as Charlton battle back
Faced with a two goal deficit, the visitors intensified their challenges across the pitch. Keira Flannery picked up a caution in the 56th minute after halting a West Ham counter. The Addicks racked up 20 fouls across the 90 minutes, reflecting their commitment to contesting every loose ball in a tense encounter.
The referee reached into the pocket again in the 70th minute to book forward Cassandra Korhonen. In total, the away side picked up three of the match’s four yellow cards. West Ham committed only eight fouls throughout the contest, remaining composed under physical pressure and drawing mistimed challenges. Both clubs finished level on offsides with three apiece, illustrating the fine margins along each defensive line.
Clean sheet secures the points
Despite generating 46 percent possession, Charlton struggled to test the home goalkeeper. The visitors managed just three total shots across the entire afternoon, with only a single effort hitting the target. That offensive drought protected the clean sheet for the Hammers as the match drew to a close.
At the other end, six of 17 attempts hit the target, reflecting sharper execution in the final third. This West Ham vs Charlton Athletic fixture proved how efficiency in both boxes decides tight league matches. The West Ham W vs Charlton Athletic W result sends the home side into their next fixture with defensive confidence, while the Addicks search for answers in attack.
