AZ Alkmaar v West Ham, Thurs 18th May, 8pm ECL Semi-final 2nd Leg (1-2 agg)

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  • LukerzLukerz
    Benrahma gone in summer, hopefully, with an upgrade
  • YeoldhammerYeoldhammer
    If we can ride out the second half for 20 minutes i think they will over commit and we should be able to push through with some pace. Would look at getting Cornet on around the 65th - 70th minute mark just to stretch the game.
  • buffybegoodbuffybegood
    edited May 2023
    Not unhappy with the score, and the performance wasn't too bad. They opened us up a couple of times, but we weren't without chances either, and, if last week is anything to go by, our fitness could be an edge in the second half.

    Kinda looks like we're playing a 4-4-1-1; Paqueta seems further forward than Bowen and Benrahma at times (basically just saying our wide players, especially Bowen, are aware of their defensive responsibilities this evening).

    Fiorentina have levelled up the other tie on aggregate.
  • OldCastleSwiftOldCastleSwift
    Antonio and Paqueta have done well, but not a lot from anyone else in an attacking sense.

    Defence seems to be coping, but I'd really like it if the forwards would give them at least another goal cushion.

    My concern is I look at the bench and don't see many game changers if we need it. Cornet has the potential to be that, but just hasn't fired this season in the limited opportunities he's had.
  • stevesteve
    Okay so far
  • ScotHammerScotHammer
    edited May 2023
    Good first half, They had lots of possession, but didn’t look like scoring - although we are West Ham! 😜⚒ We’ve looked dangerous on the break, but too often our final ball has been poor. Hope they tire like last week. A goal from us should finish their confidence.

  • stevesteve
    Should be 1up on the night .that worries me
  • buffybegoodbuffybegood
    45 mins to go, hopefully that's all we'll need.

    COYI ⚒⚒⚒

    See you all on the other side.
  • MrsGreyMrsGrey
    No shots on target:-(
  • OldCastleSwiftOldCastleSwift
    All AZ in this second half. They've picked up the pace here.
  • alderzalderz
    I hate this!
  • OldCastleSwiftOldCastleSwift
    When was the last time anyone felt comfortable watching West Ham?
  • MIAHammerMIAHammer
    MIAHammer said:

    0-0 HT
    That's okay. We're a 2nd half team.

    So far, they are proving me wrong.
  • alderzalderz
    OldCastleSwift said:

    When was the last time anyone felt comfortable watching West Ham?

    Bournemouth. 4-0.

    Also I was pretty comfy when we got beat by Man City.
  • YeoldhammerYeoldhammer
    I don't think AZ can continue the pace of the game for the full 90, fully expect the pace to drop from them around the 70th Minute. If we can keep the concentration and wait for the right moment we can do some serious damage.
  • alderzalderz
    That Aguerd tackle just scared the life out of me
  • OldCastleSwiftOldCastleSwift
    alderz said:

    That Aguerd tackle just scared the life out of me

    I made a noise that I've never made before and can't really explain.
  • WestSideWestSide
    edited May 2023
    I really hope the Irons can get to the final.

    Best game I ever saw at Upton Park was the quarter final of the CWC in 1981, when West Ham actually lost 1-4 at home to Dynamo Tbilisi who went on to win the trophy. First and only time I witnessed Upton Park applauding a side that had just beaten West Ham.

  • MIAHammerMIAHammer
    We're lucky not to give away a penalty. Aguerd looked like he didn't make contact with the ball until after taking down the player.
  • OldCastleSwiftOldCastleSwift
    First point on the agenda for pre-season: learn how to cross the ball. Been woeful again tonight.
  • OldCastleSwiftOldCastleSwift
    OldCastleSwift said:

    First point on the agenda for pre-season: learn how to cross the ball. Been woeful again tonight.

    Then throw ins.
  • alderzalderz
    Two yellows for time wasting already
  • BerlinHammerBerlinHammer
    I think we need to learn to pass and keep the ball first. We cant even do that
  • OldCastleSwiftOldCastleSwift
    BerlinHammer said:

    I think we need to learn to pass and keep the ball first. We cant even do that

    Yeah, that too. Going to be busy at Rush Green.
  • OutcastLondonerOutcastLondoner
    That was a mad tackle to make by Kehrer on a yellow
  • MIAHammerMIAHammer
    Yeoldhammer said:

    I don't think AZ can continue the pace of the game for the full 90, fully expect the pace to drop from them around the 70th Minute. If we can keep the concentration and wait for the right moment we can do some serious damage.

    Problem is our players look more tired than theirs!
  • MIAHammerMIAHammer
    OldCastleSwift said:

    OldCastleSwift said:

    First point on the agenda for pre-season: learn how to cross the ball. Been woeful again tonight.

    Then throw ins.
    It's been years since we've been able to retain the ball from throw-ins. Hasn't been a priority for the last few seasons. Can't see why they'll try now.
  • PrestonHammerPrestonHammer
    Fornals to score the winner.
  • OldCastleSwiftOldCastleSwift
    Fornals for Benrahma in the most predictable substitution in the history of the game.
  • alderzalderz
    How’s that not a foul on Benrahma, and then WHY did Bowen go on the outside rather than cut in and shoit
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