Player Ratings: Larnaca v West Ham

Areola:6 I’m not entirely sure Larnaca had a threatening shot until the 89th min so hard to appraise Areola.

Kehrer:5 Played in West Ham’s problem position at right back and never really looked 100% comfortable. Too frequently out of position allowing his opponent space to run into.

Zouma:6 A couple of good headers but largely untested. Slipped when in possession but didn’t prove costly.

Aguerd:6 Cruised through the game on autopilot. Made a good block near the end of the game.

Cresswell:6 Never really tested, sometimes sloppy in possession.

Downes:6 Neat and tidy but didn’t really impact the game. Got injured during a challenge in the 53rd min. Yellow card means he misses the return leg.

Rice:7 Good driving run for Antonio’s second goal. Tackled well.

Lanzini:8 Started brightly, had a dip then exerted his authority as West Ham’s best passer.

Fornals:5 Doesn’t have the necessary qualities as a wide player. Looked better when he drifted centrally but the safety first selection of him as a defensive winger stifles the West Ham attack.

Benrahma:7 Took a while to get going but made a slalom dribble which gave The Hammers a much needed attack. Picked out the unmarked Antonio with a right footed cross as The Hammers went 1-0 ahead.

Antonio:9 Important clearance from a corner as Larnaca piled on the pressure early in the game. Opened the scoring with a deft header. Scored a second just before half-time with an impressive long-range curling strike. Hit the post early in the second half. Picked up a knock.

Scamacca:5 59th min sub for Antonio

Soucek:6 On for Rice.

Bowen:6 On for Benrahma as part of a triple substitution. Immediately more threat on the right.

Paqueta: late substitution for Lanzini. Wasted a chance when one on one with the keeper.

Cornet: 82nd min sub for Fornals. Created a golden chance for Paqueta with a fantastic pass. Looked bright.