New footage shows the West Ham players trying to get to their families the moment AZ Ultras stormed their section.
West Ham booked their place in the Europa Conference League final with a 1-0 win last night but the match was marred with trouble after the game.
2 West Ham fans managing to stop a mob of AZ Alkmaar fans from getting to the hospitality section where all the players families are seated👏👊 pic.twitter.com/7nKjXUbEvC
— Football Away Days (@AwayDays_) May 19, 2023
The new footage shows Lucas Paqueta and Said Benrahma attempting to reach their families during the ugly scenes.
You can watch the clip below:
West Ham players fighting with the AZ Alkmaar fans who are trying to attack their family and friends.
Surely AZ will be facing serious sanctions after this… 😨pic.twitter.com/OUNaJ9cveQ
— Football Away Days (@FBAwayDays) May 18, 2023
It will be the Hammers’ first European final since the 1975-76 Cup Winners’ Cup when they lost 4-2 to Anderlecht.