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| Issa Diop scored his first goal of the season for West Ham. They finished sixth in the Premier League last term to secure a berth in the competition and just one more victory will guarantee a route to the last 16. (Photo by= Getty Images) |
[Asia News = Reporter Reakkana] As West Ham took a significant stride towards the Europa League knockout stage with victory over Genk, forward Jarrod Bowen said "teams will be fearing us", BBC Sports reported. David Moyes' side maintained their 100% record after three games and comfortably sat top of Group H, six points clear of second-placed Dinamo Zagreb, who were beaten 2-1 at Rapid Vienna.
The Hammers had the majority of the possession but barely threatened in the first half until Craig Dawson looped home a header from Aaron Cresswell's cross on the stroke of half-time. Issa Diop headed in via the crossbar from another fine Cresswell delivery, while Jarrod Bowen cut in from the right and fired in shortly after, though goalkeeper Maarten Vandevoordt will be disappointed at not keeping the low drive out.
West Ham was rampant and Nikola Vlasic could have converted a quick-fire fourth, but his shot from the edge of the six-yard box was blocked. Genk was left to rue Paul Onuachu's big chance in the first half when he beat goalkeeper Alphonse Areola to a cross but sent his header wide of an open net. West Ham collected a hard-fought victory over Everton on Sunday and backed it up with another impressive showing in Europe, where they’re gathering some real momentum.
