Hammer Said Benrahma is delighted with his first goal for the club telling reporters it is his payoff for all the hard work he puts in each day in training.
The 25-year-old spoke to reporters post-match on the South Coast saying “I’m happy to have scored my first goal. I hope it’s just the beginning. I’ve been working hard for this every day and it’s paid off today. I would’ve liked to have got the win as well, but a point away from home is OK and we have two games left.
We have to give everything and I hope to score more goals. Brighton are a good footballing team. We managed to stay calm and remain in the game. It’s better to get one point than nothing.
We kept going even after the goal and the point may be a big point at the end of the season. We managed to get back into the game and had one or two more chances as well. It’s tough because we would’ve liked to have won, but sometimes that’s how it goes.”
It was the former Brentford player’s first goal for the Hammers after 31 appearances since his £25m move from the Championship side.
Benny added “Everyone was waiting for this goal, especially me, my family and the fans. I’m pleased and I hope it’s the first of many.
I hope to score many more. That’s what I’m working hard to do and I’m trying to play a key role. I hope that’ll pay off.’