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– West Ham took a big step towards the quarter-finals of the Europa Conference League with a comfortable first-leg victory at AEK Larnaca.
– Michail Antonio scored two first-half goals for David Moyes’ side, who have now won all nine of their matches in the competition this term.
– It was no more than the Hammers deserved with Antonio almost adding a third after the break when he drove a low effort against the right-hand post.
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– The Cypriot hosts caused the visitors some early problems but West Ham grew in confidence and took the lead when unmarked Antonio expertly headed Said Benrahma’s left-wing delivery into the right corner.
– With the Premier League side searching for a second, Pablo Fornals drove wide of the left post moments before Antonio doubled the lead when he collected a pass on the edge of the area and superbly curled an effort around his marker into the top-right corner.
We bring a two-goal lead back to London Stadium thanks to Antonio's brace 🤝 pic.twitter.com/9x0xW0mni4
— West Ham United (@WestHam) March 9, 2023
