West Ham finally had their day in an FA Cup tie against Liverpool, as Slaven Bilic's crew managed to win the first clash against the Reds in eight Cup games. Angelo Ogbonna's last minute goal sent the Hammers to the tournament's Round of 16, while the Reds will have to think about the Capital One Cup final against Manchester City.
Michail Antonio scored the go ahead goal for the Hammers before the first half ended, only to have Phillippe Coutinho level the game with an awesome free kick. As the game entered extra time, Christian Benteke had the chance to put Liverpool in the lead, but the out-of-luck striker failed to put the ball past goalie Darren Randolph. As time expired, Ogbonna headed a cross into the back of the net, starting off the celebrations for Hammers' loyals.
This was Ogbonna's first goal for West Ham in 18 appearances, and now Slaven Bilic's men will face Blackburn Rovers for a spot in the Quarter finals. Check out how fans from both teams reacted to this result.
West Ham completely deserved that win. Thought Mark Noble and Cresswell were brilliant.
— Uber Chelsea FC (@UberCheIseaFC) February 9, 2016
The last time Angelo Ogbonna scored, Jamie Vardy was playing for Stocksbridge Park Steels...
— Jonny Blain (@jonoblain) February 9, 2016
@OgbonnaOfficial go to bed ...you've a big game in 44 hours !!!!
— Wozza (@wozza262) February 8, 2016
fair play to West Ham, hope they go on to win it. been 36 years since they won a major trophy
— Rob - HomelesPenguin (@HomelesPenguin) February 9, 2016
Well done to West Ham, a much better side to watch these days and they deserve some success, hope they win this cup.
— Jim Boardman (@JimBoardman) February 9, 2016
No wonder Mingolet starts every week. He probably looks boss in training against Benteke
— John (@Connor_1986) February 9, 2016
West Ham fans be like...https://t.co/Zi0k4FG1aN
— Coral (@Coral) February 9, 2016
Benteke now hasn't scored in 594 minutes of play. In that time he's played full 90 min matches against West Ham x 3 and Exeter x 2.
— Sam McGuire (@SamMcGuire90) February 9, 2016