"West Ham snatched the lead in the 86th minute when a high press forced a turnover, with Ueki then lobbing Sabrina D'Angelo."
"Villa attempted 617 passes, their highest total in a single match this season, but could not find a way past West Ham goalkeeper Megan Walsh."
"The Hammers were extremely clinical, netting with both of their attempts on target as they claimed their first league win over Villa since 2022."
West Ham secured a 2-0 victory over Aston Villa, moving above Liverpool into 10th place in the Women's Super League. Riko Ueki and Seraina Piubel scored in the final minutes, sealing back-to-back wins. Despite Villa's higher expected goals, they failed to convert chances. West Ham's goalkeeper Megan Walsh kept a clean sheet, allowing Ueki to score and assist. This victory marked West Ham's first league win over Villa since 2022, ending a six-game winless streak.
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