As Yobo’s Norwich slumps
Firebrand Super Eagles’ striker, Osaze Odemwingie grabbed a brace yesterday as Stoke City secured a 3-1 home win over West Ham United in their Premier League tie.
West Ham were quick to attack Stoke after the kickoff, and soon took an early lead. Mark Noble lofted the ball into the area, where Andy Carroll nodded in after beating Asmir Begovic to the ball.
Stoke pushed for an immediate response, and Stephen Ireland saw his effort tipped away by Adrian.
The hosts began to give the ball away with increasing regularity, and they needed Begovic to be alert to get to the ball before Kevin Nolan.
However, Peter Crouch was able to nudge the ball and Odemwingie scrambled it in off his shoulder.
The Hammers made a strong start to the second half, with Nolan directing a header wide. Carroll then forced Begovic into a save with a powerful shot.
West Ham had the ball in the net with an hour played when Nolan made the most of a Begovic mistake to slot in, but the linesman ruled it out.
Marko Arnautovic then gave the home side the lead, sliding the ball into the net. With the visitors pushing men forward, Stoke broke with Ireland, who found Odemwingie.
The Nigerian then fired into the top of the net for a 3-1 lead.
Elsewhere, Super Eagles’ skipper, Joseph Yobo and his Norwich’s relegation fears intensified as they were beaten 4-2 by Southampton at St.Mary’s.
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