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It
appears that Mido will have a bigger role with West
Ham this season as he managed to make his debut today
versus Burnley. Mido was supposed to take some time
before he can see action but his hard work in training
gave him a few minutes today. The 27 year old did well
in the few minutes he played this afternoon as he almost
scored in the last minute to clinch the equalzer but
he was unlucky with his shot as it hit the post.
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Mido back with a bang:
Egyptian striker Mido made his debut today
for West Ham United. He replaced Benny McCarthy during
half time as the latter suffered an injury in the first
half.
Mido didn't let this chance pass without
making an impression. He appeared in a very good form
as he made vital contribution in the only goal of West
Ham. He also almost clinched the equalizer in the last
minute from a fine direct shot but he was denied by
the post.
Mido had a couple of long range attempts
on goal, but both went over. He also linked well with
his teammmates as his control under pressure and passing
were very good.
According to SkySports, Mido was given
a rating of 7. However, the readers gave him the best
rating in the game (8.4).
Burnley ended the first half to their
advantage as Nugent scored after 14 minutes from the
kick off. In the 2nd half, Fox made the score 2-0.
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Nine minutes before the final whistle, the ball was
chipped to Mido in the box, he tried to bury it home
but he was blocked by the keeper, the ball bounced back
to Ilan who found the netto make the score 2-1.
In the 90th minute, the ball was crossed
into the box who find Mido who hit it directly on the
volley at goal. The Egyptian wa extremely unlucky with
his effort as the ball bounced off the bar.
The defeat put the Hammers in the relegtion
zone as they dropped to the 18th spot.
It should be noted that West Ham will
play at home against Birmingham City next Wednesday.
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