For the second time inside three months West Ham came away from a final empty-handed, as the veterans lost a closely contested Masters 2004 final against Chelsea.
For the second year in succession the Hammers - featuring the likes of Tony Cottee and Frank McAvennie - battled bravely through the group stage, only to come unstuck in the final game of the day.Last year Charlton stopped the Hammers from going all the way by virtue of a penalty shootout; this time a solitary strike from Chelsea was enough to win the final - all after West Ham had beaten their West London neighbours in the group match thanks to a last minute Tony Cottee strike.
Results
(Group) West Ham 1 Chelsea 0; West Ham 3 Fulham 4; West Ham 3 Charlton 0; (Final) West Ham 0 Chelsea 1
* Contrary to reports, Teddy Sheringham - although eligible - did not feature for West Ham in yesterday's competition ...
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