Pablo Fornals wasn't the only West Ham hero on Thursday night after away supporters came under attack from AZ Alkmaar fans following their Europa Conference League clash.
Fornals struck a 94th minute winner to give the Hammers a 1-0 win on the night, with their 3-1 aggregate success sealing a first European final for 47 years. But the celebrations were cut short by ugly scenes at the AFAS Stadion, with friends and families of the away players among those to be targeted by black-shirted ultras.
A gate previously segregating the two sets of supporters was ripped away as the ultras charged at those who had made the trip from London, but the West Ham fans weren't about to be sitting ducks. Indeed, one fan in particular elevated his already high standing within the club by bravely staving off dozens of hooligans.
