WEST HAM RATINGS: Alphonse Areola 7 – Can’t be blamed for either of Eintracht’s goals. Made a sublime save to deny Sow before Daichi Kamada swept home the away side’s second. AP
WEST HAM RATINGS: Alphonse Areola 7 – Can’t be blamed for either of Eintracht’s goals. Made a sublime save to deny Sow before Daichi Kamada swept home the away side’s second. AP
Ben Johnson 5 – Endured a tricky evening on the right side up against the menacing duo of Kostic and Kamada. The full-back was also caught ball watching for Eintracht’s second goal. AFP
Ben Johnson 5 – Endured a tricky evening on the right side up against the menacing duo of Kostic and Kamada. The full-back was also caught ball watching for Eintracht’s second goal. AFP
Craig Dawson 6 – West Ham’s best defender on the night. His most vital contribution came late on, when the 31-year-old turned Kamada’s goal-bound strike on to the post. His distribution did let him down at times, however. Reuters
Craig Dawson 6 – West Ham’s best defender on the night. His most vital contribution came late on, when the 31-year-old turned Kamada’s goal-bound strike on to the post. His distribution did let him down at times, however. Reuters
Kurt Zouma 5 – Grabbed an assist for West Ham’s goal, after heading the ball into the path of the onrushing Michail Antonio. Looked slightly off the pace defensively following a spell on the sidelines. Reuters
Kurt Zouma 5 – Grabbed an assist for West Ham’s goal, after heading the ball into the path of the onrushing Michail Antonio. Looked slightly off the pace defensively following a spell on the sidelines. Reuters
Aaron Cresswell 6 – Failed to track the run of Ansgar Knaff for Eintracht’s first minute opener. He recovered well in the second half, getting forward and firing some dangerous crosses into the Eintracht box. Reuters
Aaron Cresswell 6 – Failed to track the run of Ansgar Knaff for Eintracht’s first minute opener. He recovered well in the second half, getting forward and firing some dangerous crosses into the Eintracht box. Reuters
Tomas Soucek 6 – A quiet game from the powerful midfielder. Won a handful of aerial battles, but the Czech international wasn’t able to get on the ball as much as he would have liked. Headed an effort at goal over the bar from a late corner kick. Reuters
Tomas Soucek 6 – A quiet game from the powerful midfielder. Won a handful of aerial battles, but the Czech international wasn’t able to get on the ball as much as he would have liked. Headed an effort at goal over the bar from a late corner kick. Reuters
Declan Rice 8 – The Hammers captain was a calming influence in midfield after the side conceded an early goal. He was West Ham’s best player by some distance, tracking back diligently to prevent the home side from conceding a third. EPA
Declan Rice 8 – The Hammers captain was a calming influence in midfield after the side conceded an early goal. He was West Ham’s best player by some distance, tracking back diligently to prevent the home side from conceding a third. EPA
Manuel Lanzini 7 – Whipped in the freekick which ultimately led to Antonio’s goal. Disappointingly, the Argentine’s influence on the game began to wane thereafter. EPA
Manuel Lanzini 7 – Whipped in the freekick which ultimately led to Antonio’s goal. Disappointingly, the Argentine’s influence on the game began to wane thereafter. EPA
Pablo Fornals 6 – A mixed evening for the playmaker, whose end product was strangely wayward at times. Nevertheless, he worked hard for the cause, tracking back when required. Reuters
Pablo Fornals 6 – A mixed evening for the playmaker, whose end product was strangely wayward at times. Nevertheless, he worked hard for the cause, tracking back when required. Reuters
Jarrod Bowen 6 – Will feel bitterly disappointed to have not scored, after striking the woodwork twice. The second instance came after a majestic overhead kick, which hit the underside of the bar and was eventually cleared. Reuters
Jarrod Bowen 6 – Will feel bitterly disappointed to have not scored, after striking the woodwork twice. The second instance came after a majestic overhead kick, which hit the underside of the bar and was eventually cleared. Reuters
Michail Antonio 7 – Looked back to his old self, holding the ball up brilliantly, while also managing to bring teammates into play. The powerful forward scored the home side’s only goal from close range. AP
Michail Antonio 7 – Looked back to his old self, holding the ball up brilliantly, while also managing to bring teammates into play. The powerful forward scored the home side’s only goal from close range. AP
SUB: Said Benrahma 7 – The forward added some much-needed directness to West Ham’s play in the second half. Arguably should have done better with his only shot at goal, which was high and wide. AP
SUB: Said Benrahma 7 – The forward added some much-needed directness to West Ham’s play in the second half. Arguably should have done better with his only shot at goal, which was high and wide. AP
EINTRACHT FRANKFURT RATINGS: Kevin Trapp 7 – The German international made an excellent stop in the first half, managing to turn Bowen’s shot on to the post when the forward was clean through on goal. A near faultless display. EPA
EINTRACHT FRANKFURT RATINGS: Kevin Trapp 7 – The German international made an excellent stop in the first half, managing to turn Bowen’s shot on to the post when the forward was clean through on goal. A near faultless display. EPA
Tuta 7 – The centre-back was instrumental in shutting down the left channel for West Ham in the early stages of the game. He remained solid throughout. PA
Tuta 7 – The centre-back was instrumental in shutting down the left channel for West Ham in the early stages of the game. He remained solid throughout. PA
Martin Hinteregger 8 – Led the Eintracht backline with distinction as the Hammers piled on the pressure in the second half. Impressive in all facets of the game, with his distribution out from the back providing to be especially important. AP
Martin Hinteregger 8 – Led the Eintracht backline with distinction as the Hammers piled on the pressure in the second half. Impressive in all facets of the game, with his distribution out from the back providing to be especially important. AP
Almamy Toure 7 – Stayed positionally disciplined, especially late on up against the elusive Benrahma. Stick to his tasks well overall. EPA
Almamy Toure 7 – Stayed positionally disciplined, especially late on up against the elusive Benrahma. Stick to his tasks well overall. EPA
Ansgar Knauff 8 – Scorer of the opening goal after making a clever run in behind the West Ham defence. Terrorised Cresswell at times, frequently getting into dangerous attacking positions when on the counter. EPA
Ansgar Knauff 8 – Scorer of the opening goal after making a clever run in behind the West Ham defence. Terrorised Cresswell at times, frequently getting into dangerous attacking positions when on the counter. EPA
Djibril Sow 7 – Went quiet for large periods of the game, but the Swiss midfielder was the chief architect of Eintracht’s impressive second goal. He did, however, pick up a yellow card with 10 minutes to go. Getty
Djibril Sow 7 – Went quiet for large periods of the game, but the Swiss midfielder was the chief architect of Eintracht’s impressive second goal. He did, however, pick up a yellow card with 10 minutes to go. Getty
MF: Sebastian Rode 7 – The former Bayern Munich man performed his defensive midfield duties admirably. He shielded Eintracht’s backline and sprung a handful of counter-attacks after winning back possession. EPA
MF: Sebastian Rode 7 – The former Bayern Munich man performed his defensive midfield duties admirably. He shielded Eintracht’s backline and sprung a handful of counter-attacks after winning back possession. EPA
Filip Kostic 6 – Not quite as lively as he was in the Nou Camp, but the Wing-back still put in a mighty shift for the German outfit. Motored up and down the left channel all game, providing a constant outlet for Eintracht to relive pressure. AFP
Filip Kostic 6 – Not quite as lively as he was in the Nou Camp, but the Wing-back still put in a mighty shift for the German outfit. Motored up and down the left channel all game, providing a constant outlet for Eintracht to relive pressure. AFP
Jesper Lindstrom 6 – Had to be replaced on the hour mark after picking up what looked like a hamstring injury. Bright in patches but largely failed to spark into life. EPA
Jesper Lindstrom 6 – Had to be replaced on the hour mark after picking up what looked like a hamstring injury. Bright in patches but largely failed to spark into life. EPA
Daichi Kamada 8 – Looked very threatening in the final third, as was evidenced by the palpable nervousness of the home fans whenever the Japanese international ventured forward. Rounded off his classy display with a richly deserved goal. AP
Daichi Kamada 8 – Looked very threatening in the final third, as was evidenced by the palpable nervousness of the home fans whenever the Japanese international ventured forward. Rounded off his classy display with a richly deserved goal. AP
Rafael Santos Borre Maury 7 – Provided the assist for Eintracht’s opener, which was a teasing cross that perfectly picked out Knaff at the back post. Proved to be a real handful for the West Ham defenders. EPA
Rafael Santos Borre Maury 7 – Provided the assist for Eintracht’s opener, which was a teasing cross that perfectly picked out Knaff at the back post. Proved to be a real handful for the West Ham defenders. EPA
SUB: Jens Petter Hauge 6 – Slightly loose in possession, giving the ball away cheaply in the final third. Ragnar Ache N/A – The Dutchman replaced Borre Maury in injury time. Getty
SUB: Jens Petter Hauge 6 – Slightly loose in possession, giving the ball away cheaply in the final third. Ragnar Ache N/A – The Dutchman replaced Borre Maury in injury time. Getty

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West Ham vs Eintracht Frankfurt player ratings: Rice 8, Zouma 5; Kamada 8, Sow 7

Goals from Knauff and Kamada give German side a 2-1 advantage for Europe League semi-final second leg

Tom Fenton

April 29, 2022

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West Ham manager David Moyes admitted his side failed to show enough quality as they slipped to a 2-1 Europa League defeat to Eintracht Frankfurt on Thursday.

It was the Hammers’ first European semi-final for 46 years, but they were unable to rise to the occasion in the first leg and were left to rue defensive errors.

Eintracht stunned West Ham to take the lead inside the first minute through Ansgar Knauff’s header, although Michail Antonio levelled the tie 20 minutes later.

However, the visitors retook the lead in the second half through Daichi Kamada, with Moyes left to mull over opportunities missed, including hitting the woodwork three times.

“We’ve got a lot to do,” he said. “We’ve got to show a lot more quality than we did tonight.

“We didn’t show enough quality, especially in the final third when we had moments to do so and a couple of times we turned off, obviously for the goals.

“So, a lot of those things will need to brighten up and be better.”

He added: “Ultimately a disappointing result for us, but we’ve still got another game to play and we’ve given ourselves a chance still and hopefully we’ll play better in the second leg.”

Eintracht currently sit ninth in the Bundesliga but started the game full of confidence having knocked LaLiga giants Barcelona out in the quarter-finals.

Visiting manager Oliver Glasner was proud of his side’s performance.

“I am really proud of my team, I am impressed with the way they performed,” he said.

“We did the same in Barcelona, we scored the first goal after three minutes.

“Then it was as we expected it to be. It was very physical, a lot of dead-ball situations and crosses that we had to defend.

“As manager of course I am never 100 per cent happy and the second half, we passed back the ball too often to our goalkeeper, but we were at times beyond the halfway line and then went back to the goalkeeper.

“We will need better solutions and that is what we need in the second leg as well.”

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French business

France has organised a delegation of leading businesses to travel to Syria. The group was led by French shipping giant CMA CGM, which struck a 30-year contract in May with the Syrian government to develop and run Latakia port. Also present were water and waste management company Suez, defence multinational Thales, and Ellipse Group, which is currently looking into rehabilitating Syrian hospitals.

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● Company: Bidzi

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● Founders: Akshay Dosaj and Asif Rashid

● Based: Dubai, UAE

● Industry: M&A

● Funding size: Bootstrapped

● No of employees: Nine

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Bobby Grudziecki, chief operating officer of Frank Porter, identifies the five most popular areas in Dubai for those looking to make the most out of their properties and the rates owners can secure:

• Dubai Marina

The Marina and Jumeirah Beach Residence are popular locations, says Mr Grudziecki, due to their closeness to the beach, restaurants and hotels.

Frank Porter’s average Airbnb rent:
One bedroom: Dh482 to Dh739 
Two bedroom: Dh627 to Dh960 
Three bedroom: Dh721 to Dh1,104

• Downtown

Within walking distance of the Dubai Mall, Burj Khalifa and the famous fountains, this location combines business and leisure.  “Sure it’s for tourists,” says Mr Grudziecki. “Though Downtown [still caters to business people] because it’s close to Dubai International Financial Centre."

Frank Porter’s average Airbnb rent:
One bedroom: Dh497 to Dh772
Two bedroom: Dh646 to Dh1,003
Three bedroom: Dh743 to Dh1,154

• City Walk

The rising star of the Dubai property market, this area is lined with pristine sidewalks, boutiques and cafes and close to the new entertainment venue Coca Cola Arena.  “Downtown and Marina are pretty much the same prices,” Mr Grudziecki says, “but City Walk is higher.”

Frank Porter’s average Airbnb rent:
One bedroom: Dh524 to Dh809 
Two bedroom: Dh682 to Dh1,052 
Three bedroom: Dh784 to Dh1,210 

• Jumeirah Lake Towers

Dubai Marina’s little brother JLT resides on the other side of Sheikh Zayed road but is still close enough to beachside outlets and attractions. The big selling point for Airbnb renters, however, is that “it’s cheaper than Dubai Marina”, Mr Grudziecki says.

Frank Porter’s average Airbnb rent:
One bedroom: Dh422 to Dh629 
Two bedroom: Dh549 to Dh818 
Three bedroom: Dh631 to Dh941

• Palm Jumeirah

Palm Jumeirah's proximity to luxury resorts is attractive, especially for big families, says Mr Grudziecki, as Airbnb renters can secure competitive rates on one of the world’s most famous tourist destinations.

Frank Porter’s average Airbnb rent:
One bedroom: Dh503 to Dh770 
Two bedroom: Dh654 to Dh1,002 
Three bedroom: Dh752 to Dh1,152 

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Rating: 4/5

 

Directed by: Joseph Kosinski

 

Starring: Tom Cruise, Val Kilmer, Jennifer Connelly, Jon Hamm, Miles Teller, Glen Powell, Ed Harris

 
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The Gentlemen

Director: Guy Ritchie

Stars: Colin Farrell, Hugh Grant 

Three out of five stars

The Voice of Hind Rajab

Starring: Saja Kilani, Clara Khoury, Motaz Malhees

Director: Kaouther Ben Hania

Rating: 4/5

Updated: April 29, 2022, 3:30 AM
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