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West Ham’s clash with Brighton may have ended in heartbreak, but Jarrod Bowen produced a moment that left even seasoned Sky Sports pundits stunned — and it wasn’t just his goal.
West Ham’s 1–1 draw at the Amex keeps them rooted in the relegation zone, still two points shy of safety behind Nottingham Forest. An error-filled first half — highlighted by a disastrous mistake from Konstantinos Mavropanos — summed up their struggles. Yet Bowen, as he has done so often this season, stepped up again. His composed finish in the 73rd minute briefly put West Ham ahead before Georginio Rutter snatched a last-gasp equaliser through Alphonse Areola’s legs.
The Moment Sky Sports Didn’t Miss — Even If Everyone Else Did
While Bowen’s goal grabbed the headlines, it was a stunning solo run earlier in the second half that left Sky Sports analyst Matt Upson in sheer disbelief.
Around the hour mark, Bowen collected the ball deep in Brighton territory. What followed was vintage Bowen:
— A burst of acceleration
— Four Brighton defenders beaten in one sweeping run
— A powerful right-footed strike forcing a full-stretch save from Bart Verbruggen
Crysencio Summerville nearly converted the rebound with a spectacular overhead attempt, only for Verbruggen to make yet another incredible recovery to tip it away.
Reacting live, Matt Upson couldn’t believe what he had witnessed:
**“How on earth does Jarrod Bowen stay on his feet, let alone get a shot off of that kind of quality?”**
Bowen: The Heartbeat of West Ham
This season has tested West Ham like never before, but Bowen has remained their lighthouse in the chaos. Minutes after being denied by Verbruggen, he struck again — timing his run perfectly onto a Callum Wilson pass and finding the far corner with ice-cold precision.
Bowen now sits on four Premier League goals for the season, and his influence is impossible to ignore. Without him, West Ham’s situation could be far worse.
Even though Rutter’s late strike spoiled the result, Bowen’s brilliance — both the goal and the breathtaking solo run — continues to underline why he’s the Hammers’ most vital player in their fight for survival.
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