West Ham Women ended their winless start to the Women’s Super League season with a hard-fought 2-1 victory over London City Lionesses at their home ground. The match saw the Hammers take control early, with Kelly Gago scoring the opening goal in the 21st minute. Gago received a precise pass from Seraina Piubel, who launched the ball from nearly halfway, allowing Gago to race through the defense and beat London City goalkeeper Elene Lete with a composed finish. The second goal came just after halftime, with Viviane Asseyi adding to the Hammers' lead. Asseyi was set up by Riko Ueki, who played a long ball that allowed Asseyi to run clear from around 40 yards out. Her powerful shot found the back of the net, extending West Ham’s advantage. The Lionesses fought back in the closing stages, though, as Danielle van de Donk scored a clever goal 14 minutes from time. Van de Donk used a backheel to redirect the ball into the net after a defensive error, setting up a tense finish. Despite this late goal, London City were unable to match the level of play they had shown in their opening match against Manchester United. Their attacking rhythm lacked the sharpness that had led to their first win of the season, and they were unable to equalize. West Ham held on for the remaining minutes to secure their first victory of the campaign, boosting their confidence as they continue their season in the top flight of English women’s football. This story will be updated with further developments.