Two members of David Moyes’ West Ham squad have been lavished in widespread praise on Thursday night.
The Irons, of course, were back in action a short time ago.
After kicking their post-international break endeavours into gear courtesy of a morale-boosting 2-0 downing of Wolves at the weekend, Moyes and co. turned their attentions towards matters on the continent, with a trip to Belgium to face Anderlecht.
And, when all was said and done, West Ham made it three wins from three in this season’s edition of the Europa Conference League, to all but ensure their qualification to the competition’s knockout rounds.
The difference-maker, on the night, proved summer arrival Gianluca Scamacca.
After being introduced off the bench 20 minutes from time, the Italian international swiftly made his presence felt, combining with fellow substitute Lucas Paqueta to bag what proved to be a stylish winner:
PURE STYLE FROM WEST HAM 🤩
A smooth move from the Hammers is finished off beautifully by Gianluca Scamacca 👏#UECL pic.twitter.com/pFTJxuQqnD
— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) October 6, 2022
As alluded to above, both summer additions to the Hammers’ ranks were thrown into the fray just shy of the 70-minute mark at Lotto Park, adding some much-needed creativity and flair to proceedings.
The West Ham faithful, in turn, have been quick to lavish praise on both, with just some of the post-match highlights from across social media showcased below:
Looking forward to Sunday now.
With Paqueta and Scamacca we have two unbelievable players that excite the fans and get fans off their seats.
Two outstanding players but the thing I like about them the most is their work rate, unbelievable buys⚒
— Whucentre (@whucentre) October 6, 2022
Difference in class since Scamacca & Paqueta came on
— Jones ☆ 🎮 YouTube⚡(Born A Baller) (@RockyWhu) October 6, 2022
Crazy how Broja & Lingard turned into Scamacca and Paqueta
Maybe the best thing we ever did 🤣— Tom⚒ (@tomWHU___) October 6, 2022
PAQUETA AND SCAMACCA ARE SO GOOD HOW DID WE SIGN THESE GUYS
— WHUgameday (@WHUgameday) October 6, 2022
Paqueta & Scamacca coming on tonight felt like the main men coming on. Rice as well obviously but with them two at was needed & shows they’re settling in, time to push on now.
— Rob Waldon WHUFC (@RobWaldon) October 6, 2022
Excellent win. Great to see the squad used!
Scamacca & Paqueta totally changed the game.
Qualification all but guaranteed
— ⚒️Brownie ⚒️ (@WestHamMatters) October 6, 2022
Scamacca x Paqueta 🔥
— Alki (@alkii__) October 6, 2022
How the hell did we sign scamacca and paqueta
— Matt Tanner (@matttans) October 6, 2022
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