David Moyes criticizes Bayer Leverkusen's behavior after West Ham's Europa League defeat, labeling it 'disgraceful' and 'disappointing'.
West Ham's Disappointing Performance at Bay Arena
West Ham suffered a defeat at the Bay Arena in the first leg of the quarter-final clash on Thursday night. It appears that David Moyes wasn't happy about the officiating and reaction of Bayer Leverkusen players on the night.
Moyes Expresses Frustration with Leverkusen
According to Metro, Moyes expressed his frustration with Bayer Leverkusen, labeling them a 'disgrace' following West Ham's 2-0 defeat in the Europa League on Thursday.
Xabi Alonso's Leverkusen continued their impressive form, securing victory in the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final tie with late goals from Jonas Hofmann and Victor Boniface.
Criticism of Leverkusen's Behavior
"He will be a huge miss but I thought their bench was a disgrace," Moyes remarked. "He got surrounded. I thought it was disgraceful and was really disappointing." Moyes emphasized the importance of allowing the referee to make decisions independently, without external influence. He criticized Leverkusen's reaction to the incident, deeming it unnecessary for a team of their caliber.
Optimism Despite Defeat
Despite the defeat, Moyes remains optimistic about West Ham's chances of progressing to the Europa League semi-finals. He commended his team's defensive performance and emphasized the need to stay focused for the return leg at the London Stadium.
Strategy for Second Leg
"We did a really good job defensively," Moyes noted. "We were playing a Champions League team and a good one at that." Acknowledging the challenge ahead, Moyes outlined West Ham's strategy for the second leg. "We will have to come up trumps next week and the first thing we have to do is get one goal and take it from there," he stated. "If we can get that first goal it will make a difference."
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