Leicester 2 West Ham 1 Player ratings by Gonzo
Fabianski:5 Stopped a tame effort from Barnes. Most of Leicester’s efforts in the first half were over the bar. Not at fault for Barnes opener. Didn’t really have a busy game and I can’t recall too many saves.
Coufal:7 Reacted quickly to deny Barnes following an awful pass from Cresswell. Defended well on numerous occasions and may well have earned his cup final place. Maybe could have done better for Leicester’s opener but sometimes it’s just a good opposition goal.
Kehrer:6 Made his fair share of tackles and the pass of the match which picked out Benrahma who was 60 yards away.
Aguerd:6 Looked to to be having one of his good days from the start of the game. Should have contested the header better for Leicester’s second. Made a couple of telling blocks.
Cresswell:6 Good block to stop a Maddison shot.
Downes:7 Tackled and intercepted impressively. Definitely some more forward passing on display than usual. Alongside Coufal and Fornals he was a rare example of high work-rate.
Rice:6 Hearts in mouths time as Rice was hacked and studded on a couple of occasions. Played within himself like many of the team.
Paqueta:5 Made his intentions clear early with some sublime touches and passes. Faded as the first half progressed. Almost anonymous in the second half.
Fornals:7 Deployed out of position on the right wing for the rested Bowen. Often hit the first man with his crosses but worked tirelessly. Scored a fine goal in the 78th min with a low curled finish.
Benrahma:6 Some neat touches here and there but lacked real incision. Hit the post in the second half.
Antonio:5 Looked at peak fitness which has to be a good sign ahead of the Conference League final. Played within himself which is understandable.
Ings: 62nd min sub for Antonio. Missed an open goal from closer than the penalty spot following a pull-back from Bowen. Squandered a similar chance later on but did set-up Fornals for his chance.
Bowen: On for Benrahma as part of a double substitution. Created a good chance for Ings.
Cornet: Double sub in the 71st min for Paqueta
Emerson: On for Cresswell
Lanzini: Made his final appearance for West Ham as an 84th min substitute for Flynn Downes.
