Tribal Football
·25 September 2021
Tribal Football
·25 September 2021
West Ham matchwinner Michail Antonio hailed their stunning victory at Leeds.
Raphinha had put the hosts ahead after just 20 minutes, but the Hammers hit back through a deflected Jarrod Bowen effort that was later ruled a Junior Firpo own goal.
As time waned, however, Antonio was on hand to apply a calm finish past the advancing Ilian Meslier to ensure victory.
“We're absolutely buzzing," the striker beamed. “Especially after the last few results, we've had a couple of draws in the Premier League and obviously the defeat last week but we're just really happy to get back winning in the Premier League.
“Leeds are a quality team, and you can see just how much we've given, the way they play is different, it makes you run and to get the three points is unbelievable."
The No9 was thwarted by Meslier on a couple of occasions but ultimately kept his composure to stroke home the winning goal.
“I had a few of opportunities before the goal and I didn't quite manage to take them, but I saw the goalkeeper rushing out, the near post open and I just put it in there. I'm buzzing but I didn't have the energy to celebrate."