ON THIS DAY | ZAMORA & COLE FIRE IRONS TO OPENING DAY WIN

On This Day | Zamora & Cole fire Irons to opening day win

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

Bobby Zamora and debutant Carlton Cole were on target as West Ham United came from a goal down to defeat Charlton Athletic on 19 August 2006.

The Addicks took a 15th-minute lead at the Boleyn Ground when Darren Bent scored from the penalty spot, but were then reduced to ten men when Djimi Trarore was shown two yellow cards inside the opening 26 minutes.

Alan Pardew's side took advantage in the second half as Zamora scored on 52 and 66 minutes to turn the game in the Hammers' favour.

Teddy Sheringham was then introduced as a substitute, becoming the Premier League's oldest-ever outfield player in the process, before fellow replacement Carlton Cole scored with his first touch to complete a 3-1 victory in the third minute of added-time.

Watch West Ham's goals from this sun-soaked opening day victory here...

 

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