West Ham United have successfully navigated their way past League Two Cheltenham Town to progress to the third round of the Carabao Cup.
Both Diafra Sakho and Andre Ayew were on the mark for the Hammers, with both registering their first goals of the new season to ensure a safe passage through to the next round of the domestic competition.
Sakho opened the scoring just before half time with a neat turn and finish from the edge of the box, before the Senegal star turned provider only a few moments later, sliding in Ayew who slotted home to double the visitors advantage.
The home side threatened in the second half, with top scorer Mo Eisa coming close and James Dawson denied only by Adrian in the Hammers net, but Slaven Bilic’s side held on comfortably for the 2-0 victory.
Cheikhou Kouyate also made his return to first team action, coming on as a 73rd minute substitute after a number of months on the sidelines.
The Hammers will now wait for Thursday morning’s draw to see who they will play in the third round.
