It's off to watch this one with Matt at the World's End, where Cup Fever has ensured we're the only two fans in front of the big screen.
The first half is pretty poor, with the Hammers under-hitting or over-hitting passes and Fabianski having to make a smart stop to deny the home side. At least the three centre backs do well to repel the aerial onslaught. The bad news is that Fredericks suffers a hamstring injury and has to be replaced by Zabaleta. Surely the Irons will have to move for a right back if Ryan is out for several weeks?
West Ham play much better in the second half, despite Haller horribly slicing an early one-on-one chance way over the bar. Sebastien then hits the post from a tight angle and Rice has a clear penalty turned down when his shirt is tugged. Eventually the breakthrough comes as Masuaku and Anderson combine to cross only for Fornals to miss the ball. Zabaleta doesn't though, striking a shot clean through the Gills' keeper Bonham. His first goal for West Ham.
Ogbonna does well as the Hammers defence has to survive a series of Gillingham corners. But the second arrives as Haller breaks and inexplicably fails to play in Lanzini to his left, instead passing to Anderson on the right. Felipe does well to win the lose ball and set up Fornals who fires into the corner. Game over.
It hasn't been pretty, but the Hammers have shown some character to get through. The Cup Final breakfast at Nigel's Kew Gardens gaff is still on...
5 comments:
Tricky game on poor pitch dealt with reasonably well.
Work rate in first half not up to standard but second half entirely different.
Ogbanna was my man of the match showing great defensive experience heading to safety.
Sheffield up next will be the truest measure, fingers crossed for a good game.
Confidence is building well and all the players are looking good and seem to be playing to their strengths.
Hope breakfast was good!
Yep Ogbonna was solid and encouraging we ground something out. The breakfast at Nigel's was originally in 2006 and happens again when we next get to a Cup Final... hopefully this year! Though more likely 2040...
I think Ryan Fredericks is out for a month, Zaba at right back for Sheff U, I imagine, don't know if young Johnson is fit?
Think Johnson is injured... we need a loan signing as don't fancy Zaba against the likes of Rashford and Salah
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