How CandH rated the Irons at Carrow Road
Gonzo hands out his marks
Fabianski: Terrible goalkeeping (must have been something in the Norfolk air) should have resulted in a Norwich goal but Sam Byram handled the ball in the process of scoring. Not much to do otherwise. Redeemed himself in the 90th minute to deny Puki. 6
Coufal: Lucky not to be carded for a nasty foul on Rashica. Important interception late in the first half. Good crossing.6
Dawson: Blocks, headers & tackles as usual, thwarted at least three goal-bound shots on goal. Tenuously won the penalty for West Ham’s 4th. Subbed off for Noble with a possible injury. 8
Zouma: Quiet and steady, clearly still playing through injury. Too good for Puki. 7
Cresswell: Immediately targeted and made an error within the first 30 seconds. Grew into the game and gained confidence as West Ham dominated possession. 6
Rice: Dominated midfield and clearly enjoyed having lanzini alongside him to play pass & move. Finished the game in defence. 7
Lanzini: Good early cross set-up Dawson for a chance. Gave us so much more fluidity with his passing and touch in center midfield. Vintage lanzini in the build-up to the 3rd goal. Scored the 4th from the penalty spot. 8
Fornals:Played as the number 10 and got close to Antonio which definitely benefited the team. Miskicked a good opportunity from 10 yards following an Antonio knockdown. Worked hard but his passing was not really up to standard. Missed an open goal from 5 yards following Cresswell’s cross. 5
Bowen:Started the game looking very sharp. Won a good battle with Brandon Williams & set up the first three goals. Looked to be at his best and completely dominant. 9
Benrahma: Scored the opening goal with a deflected strike. Displayed an amazing piece of ball control at the beginning of the move for our second goal. Scored the third with a good strike following Bowens cross. Played really well but will be disappointed he didn’t convert for his third. Substituted with an injury.9
Antonio:Looked fit and sharp, scored the second goal following another error from Norwich keeper Krul. Had a heavy fall following a robust challenge from former Hammer Sam Byram. Possible rib injury and subsequently replaced by Yarmolenko. 7
Subs
Yarmolenko: Played 45mins in a match we dominated but rarely involved until he produced a glorious flick to set up Benrahma. 6
Noble: 67th min substitute for Craig Dawson. Neat & tidy and kept the game ticking over. 6