‘One of the best I’ve seen in a long time’: Sky Sports man wowed by ‘incredible’ West Ham ace tonight

Thu 6 October 2022 20:15, UK Updated Thu 6 October 2022 20:38, UK

ꦓWest Ham United made it three wins from three Europa Conference League matches on Thursday night.

⛄David Moyes’ charges won 1-0 at Anderlecht, courtesy of Gianluca Scamacca’s 79th-minute strike.

🎉Lucas Paqueta’s flick released his fellow substitute, who fired home from a tight angle for his fifth Hammers goal.

෴Concrete chances were few and far between both sides throughout the game.

🎉In the 39th minute, Said Benrahma wasted the best chance of the first half after he blazed over from close range.

⛦However, Anderlecht had a great opportunity to equalise late on, but Alphonse Areola pulled off a world-class save.

🍒Fabio Silva connected perfectly with a cross and headed goalwards from point-blank range.

🐎The Hammers stopper reacted quickly to get down and block the effort.

🏅And Sky Sports journalist Richard Morgan was stunned by Areola’s save.

“That stop from Areola is not only a match-winning save, but also one of the best I’ve seen in a long time,” he said.

𓃲“Incredible reflexes from do not forget it, the Hammers No 2.”

꧒Areola’s save proved crucial as West Ham held on to win by Scamacca’s solitary goal.

💦The 29-year-old was also alert earlier on as he beat away a shot from Yari Verscharen.

✃All in all a solid display from West Ham, with Areola once again proving he’s a superb deputy for Lukasz Fabianski.

൲The Hammers are now just four points away from guaranteeing qualification to the knockout phase of the Europa Conference League.

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