- Portuguese midfielder Domingos Quina thought West Ham United PL2 were the better side in their 2-2 draw with Leicester City
- The Hammers were taking on their opponents in the Premier League Cup and were made to come from behind twice
- Quina believes his side were unlucky but can go a long way in the competition
Young West Ham United starlet Domingos Quina thought his U23 side were unfortunate not to get all three points when they hosted Leicester City in the Premier League Cup on Thursday.
The Hammers were made to come from behind twice at Victoria Road and scored their second equaliser – Nathan Holland bagging his first in Claret and Blue – with just four minutes remaining.
But Quina, who was exceptional on the night for Terry Westley’s men, thought the youngsters deserved all three points in east London.
“It was a hard game for us. First half we did OK, but their two goals from our mistakes. Second half, we played much better and managed to get the draw which we deserved.
“I think we played much better than them and were unlucky not to get the win overall.
“It’s hard to get into the box when they sit deep and do all that defending but we just had to keep playing football. It’s hard to create chances because you are just going side to side but we are happy with the draw.”
Nearly all of the Hammers’ play came through the summer signing, who starred in the more advanced role of No10 on Thursday, as opposed to his more regular position this season as a deep midfielder.
I think we played much better than them and were unlucky not to get the win overall. It’s hard to get into the box when they sit deep but we kept playing our football.
Domingos Quina
“I had a lot of the ball but all our attacks came through everybody in the team,” Quina continued. “I had the opportunity to make a lot of the final passes but all the team were working hard to create chances and to eventually get the goal.
“I really enjoy playing in ten, but it’s hard to get the ball as much as when you are deeper which is where I’ve played a lot this season.
“You have to be more clever with how you play and you need to make sure you are always moving.”
West Ham were victorious in the Cup competition last season, beating Hull City over a two-legged final, eventually clinching the trophy after a penalty shootout final victory on Humberside.
And Quina, though new to the team this season, believes they can repeat last campaign’s heroics and go all the way again this term.
He said: “I reckon we can do it and reach where the team did last season.
“We need to keep working hard in every game and build confidence and work in training and we’ll have the chance.”