West Ham spirit sees them beat AZ
There might be no disputing that David Moyes has each proper to assert this Hammers crew has a wonderful spirit regardless of all the issues he and so they have suffered this season.
To come back from behind with a battling second half efficiency was a high efficiency though this can be a superb AZ crew and the match stays within the stability at half time.
The Irons had produced a primary 45 minutes of counter attacking soccer which didn’t appear the suitable strategy to go when a urgent recreation is definitely key in a European semi closing at residence.
And once they fell behind it seemed a great distance again however with Benrahma creating issues all evening lengthy it was becoming he ought to rating a penalty equaliser assisted by Soucek earlier than Bowen was punched within the face by the keeper.
The Hammers had been pouring ahead and the second got here from Antonio to provide us the lead which might show invaluable in Holland.
Can we win this tie. Sure in fact however we are able to’t look to be defending a one objective lead after we go for the second leg.
Declan Rice will hopefully have a much bigger affect than he managed tonight and Bowen could get extra room than was obtainable on the London Stadium as they appear to rescue the tie.
AZ are very competent however didn’t significantly damage us past their sole objective and are there to be crushed once more within the second leg.
Match verdict by Hughie Southon
