Burton-upon-Trent, Staffordshire, England, ENG — Crysencio Summerville rescued West Ham United deep into stoppage time, breaking Burton Albion hearts with a 95th-minute winner to send the Premier League side through in the FA Cup.
The League One hosts pushed West Ham to the brink at Pirelli Stadium, matching their top-flight opponents shot for shot in a competitive cup tie that remained scoreless through 90 minutes. Burton registered 19 attempts compared to West Ham's 18, though the visitors edged the shots on target count 5-3.
West Ham controlled 62.1% of possession but struggled to break down a determined Burton defense that frustrated the favorites for most of the match. The Brewers defended resolutely and created opportunities on the counter, making West Ham work for every chance.
As the match entered the fifth minute of stoppage time, Summerville finally found the breakthrough, converting to spare West Ham's blushes and avoid what would have been an embarrassing cup exit against lower-league opposition.
GOALS:- 95' Crysencio Summerville - West Ham United
STANDOUT PLAYERS:- Burton Albion: Team defensive effort - Held Premier League opposition scoreless for 95 minutes- West Ham United: Crysencio Summerville - Match-winning goal in stoppage time
KEY STAT: Burton Albion outshot West Ham United 19-18 despite controlling just 37.9% of possession, demonstrating their attacking ambition against higher-division opponents.