On This Day | Keane and Obinna topple Tangerines

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Taking a look back at a classic West Ham United moment on this day in history, presented by Heineken...


Robbie Keane marked his West Ham United debut with a goal, while Victor Obinna scored twice as the Hammers notched their second away Premier League win of the season at Blackpool on this day in 2011.

The large travelling contingent were warmed up on a bitterly cold evening on the Lancashire coast as Obinna opened the scoring when his low shot squirmed through the arms of goalkeeper Richard Kingson on 24 minutes. 

Keane doubled the advantage eight minutes before the break, before Charlie Adam halved the deficit on 44 minutes. Obinna then smashed in an unstoppable shot from 30 yards on the stroke of half-time to complete the scoring.

The victory lifted West Ham level on points with 17th-placed Birmingham City, but the season would end with both clubs - and Blackpool - being relegated from the top-flight.

You can re-watch the goals above.
 

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