West Ham produced their performance of the season to sink Lyon 3-0 (4-1 on aggregate), with the result teeing up a Europa League semi-final clash with Frankfurt who upset Barcelona.West Ham travelled to Lyon for the second leg of their quarter final clash with the scored tied at 1-1. Yet within five minutes, the Hammers could’ve found themselves behind on aggregate.
Karl Toko-Ekambi danced between two defenders inside the area before rifling a strike onto the near post. Moments later, a goalmouth scramble ensued two yards from Alphonse Areola’s line with West Ham once again narrowly escaping unscathed.
The game was being played at a frenetic pace which lended itself well to action at both ends. Michail Antonio ploughed a loan …
- April 15, 2022
