David Moyes admitted the tie is “tightly balanced” after West Ham’s 2-1 win against AZ Alkmaar in the first leg of the Europa Conference League semi-final.
Moyes’ side came from behind at the London Stadium and will have a narrow advantage going into the second leg.
Speaking at his post-match press conference, the Hammers boss said: “I think the tie is very evenly balanced. If it was the other way round and we were losing by a goal, I wouldn’t be sat here saying we were out of the tie – and I wouldn’t think AZ would be saying that either.
“I think the game is very tightly balanced. We got ourselves in front, which in the tie was a big thing to try and be at least in front if you can. It was a difficult night.”
Said Benrahma hauled West Ham level with a penalty and Michail Antonio then added what could prove to be a crucial second goal.
After both goals, Moyes urged his players to curb their celebrations and get the game restarted as soon as possible.
He explained: “We have to use every minute we’ve got in a home tie.
“While we’re at home, make the most of it. I’d rather that we just got the ball up and got started again to get the goals.”
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