Nuno angrily denounced the controversial call, finding it unacceptable that three points were turned into one.
2025-12-08 02:57
After West Ham United were tied by Brighton in stoppage time, manager Nuno Espirito Santo said in a post-match interview that he found it hard to accept, and his disappointment and frustration were palpable.
In this match, West Ham United held the lead thanks to their tenacious defense and a brilliant goal from Jared Bowen, but missed out on three points in stoppage time due to a controversial goal.
Nuno believed Brighton's goal was clearly illegal, but the referee and VAR ultimately ruled it valid, forcing West Ham to accept a draw just as they were about to take the victory.
At the post-match press conference, Nuno said, "I saw it, everyone saw it, and we can't understand why the goal was ruled valid. Turning three points into one is really hard to accept."
"The fans' support makes us feel like we're playing in London, but when this happens, everyone who sees it feels bad."
Despite his strong dissatisfaction with the referee's decisions, Nuno reviewed the team's efforts throughout the match. West Ham United started solidly, successfully limiting Brighton's attacking rhythm and creating several clear chances. After taking the lead in the second half, the team continued to hold their defensive line with tenacity.
Facing a packed schedule and physical demands, Nuno also specifically acknowledged the contributions of the rotation players. He pointed out, "We are working hard to improve the individual and overall abilities of our players, and some players have gradually reached the team's high standards. We need choices and solutions, and many players demonstrated this today."
“We must deal with this setback and then prepare to face Aston Villa. The team will bounce back and continue to compete.” Nuno believes that with continued effort and the support of the fans, West Ham United will continue to grow in a better direction.
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