WEST HAM will head to France level after holding out for a draw against Lyon with ten men.
Aaron Cresswell was sent off on the stroke of half time for a last man challenge, leaving the Hammers fuming as opponent Moussa Dembele was spotted winking following the decision.
However the Hammers took the lead after Jarrod Bowen pounced on a defensive lapse from Jerome Boateng.
But former Spurs midfielder Tanguy Ndombele bagged an equaliser as the visitors avoided a demoralising defeat.
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That’s all from the London Stadium
It’s still all to play for as West Ham and Lyon head into the second leg on level terms.
The two sides will meet again next Thursday at the Groupama Stadium where they will compete for a place in the Europa League semi-finals.
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Declan Rice reacts
David Moyes reacts
When speaking to BT Sport, Moyes said:
“Firstly, you need to look at the foul on Jarrod Bowen in the build-up [to the red card]. I hoped VAR would look at that as it is in the same phase of play.
“I’m certainly not going to comment about the referee. I will answer other questions but I am not going to bother with the referee tonight.
“We were really resilient in the second-half. We came in at the break knowing with 10 men it was a difficult job.
“We stuck at it and had one or two opportunities ourselves. Overall it was more of a backs-to-the-wall performance second-half but we are still in with a good shout.
“I don’t know if the pressure is off because we want to qualify. Generally the players stuck at it tonight.
“We didn’t play well and we can only play much better next week.”
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Take a Bow
Jarrod Bowen has become the first West Ham player to score 10 home goals in a single season in all competitions since Marlon Harewood in 2005-06. (Opta)
Peter Bosz reacts
“I’m not happy with the result, because we played a half at 11 against 10.
“We had a good first half. We reacted well after conceding the opener.
“The atmosphere at The Groupama Stadium will help us in the second leg.”
Tanguy Ndombele reacts
“At 11 against 10, we conceded a goal. We had to settle for a draw today.
“It’s nice to score, but I would have preferred a win for the team.
“We are going to prepare well for the return leg, and for Strasbourg this weekend.”
Jarrod Bowen reacts
When speaking to BT Sport, Bowen said:
I thought it [the red card] was cheap, if I’m really honest. I only saw it in real time, I haven’t seen it back. It looked like he [Dembele] was going away from goal and it is a tiny touch on the arm.
“The referee has made his decision and we had to think quickly with 10 men.
“I thought we did well and yes we’ve conceded a goal, but with the quality they have. It is all to play for next week.
“The manager said at half-time to keep our heads because we weren’t happy with the decision obviously.
“It was a case of staying in the game. We did, went 1-0 up and it was then just about defending the lead. It was always going to be difficult. It is still all to play for.
“I was just trying to get in and around the box [for his goal]. Luckily it fell to me and got a nick off the defender and went in.
“To come back and get two goals is for the team, which is what I want to do. We weren’t at our best but created chances.
“We step up another level next week and we will be dangerous.”
Credit: Getty Houssem Aouar reacts
“We could have won, by making the difference in the second half.
“We had a few chances, but we didn’t take them well. It’s a bit of a mixed big. There is a second leg ahead, and it’s up to us to win it.
“We will face Strasbourg with determination.”
Secret wink
Moussa Dembele left West Ham fans fuming as he appeared to wink after Aaron Cresswell’s red card.
The striker was brought down by Cresswell at the end of the first half.
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Full Time – West Ham 1-1 Lyon
Lyon were defensively solid throughout the match but also posed a lot of attacking threats.
Houssem Aouar and Lucas Paqueta were outstanding throughout, and Tete made a huge impact when he was introduced in the second half.
Peter Bosz will certainly take the positives from this evening and will look to build as Lyon approach next week’s second leg in France.
Full Time – West Ham 1-1 Lyon
The Hammers were on the back foot for the majority of the game, especially after going down to 10 men.
But they put in a mature performance to keep the score level and will go into the second leg with plenty of confidence.
Jarrod Bowen continues to shine in his role and will look to continue his goalscoring streak in next week’s fixture.
Declan Rice was also pivotal in the West Ham midfield, alongside Tomas Soucek.
Full Time – West Ham 1-1 Lyon
The two sides head into the second leg on level terms after an action-packed European tie.
The Hammers will be delighted with that second half performance given the drama on the stroke of half time.
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Bowen is booked for stamping on the foot of Emerson.
Two minutes to go…
90+5. West Ham 1-1 Lyon
Lyon are still pushing for a winner.
Gusto sends the ball to Dembele in the box, but the striker’s header flies over.
90+2. West Ham 1-1 Lyon
Eight minutes have been added on.
Lyon are looking for a late winner.
88. West Ham 1-1 Lyon
Antonio is booked for a late challenge on Ndombele.
The Hammers are on the back foot as Lyon continue to press high.
86. West Ham 1-1 Lyon
Oh dear…
West Ham have been stopped in possession… by one of their own fans.
The players are understandably fuming with that.
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Lyon are throwing everything at the Hammers.
Emerson gets a shot away on the edge of the box, but Areola can make the save and clear the danger.
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Paqueta is given time to shoot on the edge of the box.
Areola parries the ball away, luckily into the path of his teammate.
77. West Ham 1-1 Lyon
West Ham have a corner.
Bowen sends the ball into a dangerous area, forcing Lopes to leave his line.
Lukeba is able to make the clearance.
72. West Ham 1-1 Lyon
Tete has been outstanding since his introduction.
The midfielder has injected a new level of intensity into Lyon’s game and is posing a huge threat to the Hammers down the right side.
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67. West Ham 1-1 Lyon
Lyon are back level!
Tete makes an instant impact as he carries the ball down the right before sending a low driven cross into the box.
Fredericks gets a touch on it, but the ball deflects straight into the path of Ndombele who taps it into the back of the net.
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Ndombele equalises!
Game on!
64. West Ham 1-0 Lyon
Lyon have made two changes.
Tete has replaced Faivre.
Ekambi has replaced Boateng.
63. West Ham 1-0 Lyon
Bowen makes a phenomenal run down the left before crossing the ball to Antonio in the box.
The striker gets there on time, but cannot control it to take the shot.
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