Bowen Gets 8, Traore With 7 | West Ham United Players Rated In Tough Loss Vs Leeds United
Bowen Gets 8, Traore With 7 | West Ham United Players Rated In Tough Loss Vs Leeds United West Ham United entertained Leeds United at the London Stadium earlier today as they hoped to secure a good result at home in the FA Cup. The Hammers made a slow start to the game and conceded the opening goal in the 26th minute when Ao Tanaka found the back of the net. The East London club went into the half-time break 1-0 down on the scoreline.
Nuno Espirito Santo’s men conceded their second goal in the 75th minute when Dominic Calvert-Lewin scored from the penalty spot. However, Mateus Fernandes got a goal back for West Ham in injury time before Axel Disasi scored a dramatic equaliser in the dying embers of the game. The match finished with a 2-2 scoreline, which took the game to extra-time.
Both teams cancelled each other out and had to settle for a 2-2 draw after extra-time. West Ham ended up losing on penalties by a 4-2 scoreline. Let’s take a look at how each West Ham United player fared during the clash against the Whites.
GK: Alphonse Areola – 6/10 Areola failed to impress during his time on the field and had to be replaced in the 120th minute. RB: Kyle Walker-Peters – 6/10 He caught the eye at times on the right flank and managed to score his penalty in the shootout. CB: Max Kilman – 6/10 Kilman did his fair share of defending but failed to keep things solid at the back.
CB: Axel Disasi – 7/10 He managed to shine at times and deserves credit for scoring a dramatic equaliser in injury time. LONDON, ENGLAND – APRIL 05: Axel Disasi of West Ham United celebrates scoring his team’s second goal with teammate Jarrod Bowen during the Emirates FA Cup Quarter Final match between West Ham United and Leeds United at London Stadium on April 05, 2026 in London, England. (Photo by Steve Bardens/Getty Images) LB: El Hadji Malick Diouf – 6/10 He worked hard but failed to impress on the left flank.