West Ham 2-3 Tottenham: Bale screamer moves Spurs up to third Welshman scores two on the night including sensational last- minute winner to take tally for the season up to 15 league goals By Greg Stobart at Upton Park Feb 25, 2013 10:55:00 PM Gareth Bale scored a sensational last- minute winner as Tottenham beat rivals West Ham 3-2 to move up to third in the Premier League in a thrilling encounter at Upton Park. The Welshman took his tally for the season to 15 league goals as he slammed a 35-yard rocket into the top corner past West Ham goalkeeper Jussi Jaaskelainen, who was fantastic throughout the night. Bale had himself put Spurs ahead in the 13th minute from the edge of the penalty area before Andy Carroll equalised with a penalty 12 minutes later. West Ham took the lead in the second half when Joe Cole tucked the ball in to the far corner from a tight angle, but Gylfi Sigurdsson equalised from close range 14 minutes from time. The game seemed to be heading for a draw before Bale struck at the death to move Spurs up to third place in the race for the Champions League, two points ahead of Chelsea and four points above north London rivals Arsenal. West Ham manager Sam Allardyce made four changes to the side that lost against Aston Villa, with James Collins returning in central defence and recalls for Guy Demel, Gary O’Neil and Matt Jarvis with Mark Noble ruled out through injury. Hugo Lloris was restored as Tottenham’s goalkeeper in place of Brad Friedel as Andre Villas- Boas went for height in defence, playing Jan Vertonghen at left- back with Michael Dawson and Steven Caulker paired in central defence.