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Quarter Final Leg 2 Results and Reaction
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Re: Quarter Final Leg 2 Results and Reaction
Crystal Palace 0 - 1 Sunderland
In a reversal of the first fixture, both teams set out to win it from the start making it a real arm wrestle of a match. Or at least Sunderland did, with 11 fouls to the home side's three. The physical approach saw us eke out enough control of the midfield to put Jackson on the ball facing forward and dribbling. And he just needed that little moment to try it on and ended up beating Vicario for the sole goal of the game.
It was a nervy final 15 minutes or so because we know what Palace can do if they get half a sniff, I ended up emptying the bench to protect the lead but couldn't predict Keto deciding to HEAD away Muniz's shot... heart in mouth there and I would have flogged the hide off him if we'd conceded there.
But we didn't, Keto keeps his hide and we progress into the semi finals. Leamington saw off Spurs over BOTH legs - impressive, I'd be worried about having to come up against them. I think we are the last Super League side left in the competition. I won't go talking up our chances because the draw's not out yet, but you'd say all four sides fancy themselves for a finals berth and even some silverware. I think there's also a world challenge cup place on offer for the winners too, which is added incentive and revenue. Imagine if Leamington can get there, that would be great fun!. Would they even be able to meet the ground requirements and things like that though?
No matter what happens though, the cup will go home to someone who hasn't won much recently, that's great areas for the league.
In a reversal of the first fixture, both teams set out to win it from the start making it a real arm wrestle of a match. Or at least Sunderland did, with 11 fouls to the home side's three. The physical approach saw us eke out enough control of the midfield to put Jackson on the ball facing forward and dribbling. And he just needed that little moment to try it on and ended up beating Vicario for the sole goal of the game.
It was a nervy final 15 minutes or so because we know what Palace can do if they get half a sniff, I ended up emptying the bench to protect the lead but couldn't predict Keto deciding to HEAD away Muniz's shot... heart in mouth there and I would have flogged the hide off him if we'd conceded there.
But we didn't, Keto keeps his hide and we progress into the semi finals. Leamington saw off Spurs over BOTH legs - impressive, I'd be worried about having to come up against them. I think we are the last Super League side left in the competition. I won't go talking up our chances because the draw's not out yet, but you'd say all four sides fancy themselves for a finals berth and even some silverware. I think there's also a world challenge cup place on offer for the winners too, which is added incentive and revenue. Imagine if Leamington can get there, that would be great fun!. Would they even be able to meet the ground requirements and things like that though?
No matter what happens though, the cup will go home to someone who hasn't won much recently, that's great areas for the league.
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Re: Quarter Final Leg 2 Results and Reaction
West Ham United 2 - 1 Leicester City (agg 3-2)
"Into the semi-final"
West Ham United edged a dramatic 2-1 victory over Leicester City in an action-packed League Cup clash at the London Stadium. The Hammers dominated the first half, creating numerous chances through E_Robsie and M_Kudus, but were repeatedly denied by an inspired M_Randriamamy in goal. The breakthrough finally came on 66 minutes after J_Hato’s red card, as Kudus curled a superb free kick into the net. Leicester responded well, with B_Soumare firing home an equaliser on 77 minutes to set up a tense finale. However, West Ham regained control almost immediately, as K_McKechnie produced a stunning lob just five minutes later to seal the win. Despite late pressure from Leicester, the Hammers held firm to secure a deserved victory and head into the semi-finals
"Into the semi-final"
West Ham United edged a dramatic 2-1 victory over Leicester City in an action-packed League Cup clash at the London Stadium. The Hammers dominated the first half, creating numerous chances through E_Robsie and M_Kudus, but were repeatedly denied by an inspired M_Randriamamy in goal. The breakthrough finally came on 66 minutes after J_Hato’s red card, as Kudus curled a superb free kick into the net. Leicester responded well, with B_Soumare firing home an equaliser on 77 minutes to set up a tense finale. However, West Ham regained control almost immediately, as K_McKechnie produced a stunning lob just five minutes later to seal the win. Despite late pressure from Leicester, the Hammers held firm to secure a deserved victory and head into the semi-finals