Joel Piro: This victory is very important for the team, and it has given us confidence and motivation.

West Ham United secured a comfortable 3-0 victory at home in the Championship, with Joel Piro praising the team's overall performance after the match. Throughout the game, West Ham dominated possession, with Piro opening the scoring with an early volley. Later in the match, substitutes Edwin Osterbou and Mohamed Kante added goals to seal the 3-0 win.  

West Ham United also delivered a satisfactory defensive performance in this match. Despite occasional dangerous moments, the team's overall defense remained stable, creating few opportunities for Derby County, and the few attacking chances the opponents had failed to pose a real threat. With this victory, West Ham United secured their second consecutive win in the Championship, and the team continues to climb up the league table.  

In a post-match interview, Joel Piro gave a positive assessment of the team's performance. He said, "It was undoubtedly a pleasant afternoon. We started the game very well and scored quickly, which allowed the team to play more comfortably. Subsequently, we maintained a clean sheet defensively while continuing to perform well, and scored two more goals later in the game, ultimately achieving the desired result."  

“Scoring early certainly has a positive impact, but sometimes we need to gradually change the course of the game by applying continuous pressure and wearing them down. Therefore, scoring early or late is not an absolute requirement, and it is fine even if the goal is scored later in the game. It’s just that scoring early in the game can definitely make the game look different.”  

This goal perfectly showcased the teamwork between West Ham United players. Jarrod Bowen delivered the ball to the far post, where Tati Castellanos quickly headed it on, creating a fantastic opportunity for Joel Piro, who easily slotted the ball into the net. Joel Piro said, "I think this goal proves that our teamwork is becoming increasingly seamless. The whole process was very smooth, and I think it was a beautiful team goal."  

"I'm really happy to see us start to keep winning. For a striker, the ideal situation is if the team can win and he can also score in the game."  

Besides his own goal, Joel Piro also specifically mentioned two other substitute teammates who scored. Both scored their first goals for West Ham United after coming on as substitutes, showcasing the team's squad depth. Piro said, "This is exactly what the substitutes need to do. If you're not in the starting lineup, you have to be ready to get into the game quickly when you get a chance and help the team secure the victory in the final stages of the match."  

"We must see ourselves as a whole, because it's impossible for anyone to play the full 90 minutes every game. Whether starting or on the bench, everyone has to play their part in their time and be ready to come on and contribute at any time."  

"This victory has undoubtedly given us a lot of confidence and motivation, but we cannot neglect the most basic work because of it. Only by continuing to put in the effort and keep training can we truly bring out the team's strength. As for myself, I will focus on physical recovery first, and then prepare for the next game with all my might. I believe my teammates will face the upcoming tasks in the same way."  

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