Declan Rice celebrates scoring against Gent

2022/23 Moments: No9 - Rice stunner against KAA Gent

A 2022/23 campaign that saw plenty of memorable moments continues with a stunning night under the lights at London Stadium…

A second-half attacking showing – including a goal-of-the-season contender from captain Declan Rice – secured a 4-1 win for West Ham United at home to KAA Gent in the second leg of our UEFA Europa Conference League quarter-final. 

The incredible solo effort from the Academy of Football graduate came following Michail Antonio’s equaliser and Lucas Paquetá’s penalty before Antonio confidently dispatched a fourth on 63 minutes. 

There had been nerves in east London after Gent took the lead thanks to Hugo Cuypers’ first-time finish from eight yards on 26 minutes, giving the Belgian side a 2-1 aggregate lead after the 1-1 draw in the first leg. 

But David Moyes’ men kept their resolve, showed attacking intensity and ultimately secured a sensational 5-2 aggregate win to set up a fifth European semi-final for West Ham.

You can watch all the action from a memorable night in the video player above!
 

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