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Odemwengie Scores A Brace As Stoke Beat W/Ham

Nigeria international Peter Odemwingie scored twice as Stoke came from behind to claim victory against West Ham in the Premier League.

The Hammers had gone ahead after just five minutes when Carroll, who has been touted for an England World Cup call, rose impressively to nod in Mark Noble’s free-kick ahead of Stoke goalkeeper Asmir Begovic to record his first goal since April.

The Potters levelled before the break when Crouch reacted quickest after Adrian had pushed his initial header onto the bar.

The effort belonged to Odemwingie, who was stood on the line when it struck him and diverted into the net.

Carroll had an effort beaten away by Begovic and Kevin Nolan saw a goal ruled out for offside before Arnautovic gave Stoke the lead.

Odemwengie, who has impressed since his January arrival from Cardif, drove home his second from an acute to seal victory for the home team.