Toni Martinez completed 120 minutes in the FA Cup third round replay win over Shrewsbury Town on Tuesday night – and the West Ham fans offered mixed responses to his performance on Twitter.
The Hammers went all the way to extra-time with the League One club at the London Stadium and it took a late goal from centre-back Reece Burke to separate the teams.
David Moyes’ side finally broke the Shrewsbury resistance when Burke’s half-volley cannoned in off the underside of the crossbar, while Martinez picked up the assist after finding him unmarked in the box.
West Ham were held to a goalless draw in the first meeting between the two sides and it took a brilliant goal from the Premier League outfit to win the tie.
Martinez is an upcoming centre-forward at the club and was given the chance to lead the line in the FA Cup.
The 20-year-old has been a consistent performer for the Under-23s side and the goalscorer has long been mentioned as a future first-team star.
West Ham fans on social media have been crying out for his inclusion this season and some were delighted with this impact against Shrewsbury, while others feel he struggled.
This Is Futbol has rounded up some of the best tweets:
https://twitter.com/ac_cummings82/status/953403633131048960
https://twitter.com/SV2K17/status/953383444423245830
@AntonioMtnez_29 well played today fighting till the end. Hopefully gaffer give more chances ???
— Dave ??????????????? (@dazzerbot) January 16, 2018
Toni Martinez is playing at his level, most overhyped player we have
— Joe (@everestwhu) January 16, 2018
Im freezing , missed the train and next one is 12.05, but we won @WestHamUtd COYI ??? long night , thought @AntonioMtnez_29 did really well, especially to set up the goal
— Martyn Hobbs (@MartynHobbs12) January 16, 2018
I understand now why Toni Martinez hasn't broken into the first team. He has potential, but needs polishing #whu
— Wes Ham United ??? (@CouchPotatoUK) January 16, 2018
@AntonioMtnez_29 u must be proud thats u playing full game for West Ham, shot 7 times, very unlucky! Keep going! ?????
— ?? Dunc9 ?? (@WHU99) January 16, 2018