'I'm extremely proud' - David Moyes hails West Ham after brilliant Lyon performance
The Hammers travelled to France level after the first leg, but they produced a brilliant performance to win 3-0 courtesy of goals from Craig Dawson, Declan Rice and Jarrod Bowen.
They will now face Frankfurt in the last four after they stunned Barcelona at the Nou Camp.
"It's a great achievement for West Ham to reach a European semi-final and we are thrilled by it. It's difficult to get the words for it.
"Lyon played really well for 25 minutes and delivered some great crosses which we didn't defend well.
There was a sour note at the end of the game, though, with angry Lyon supporters attempting to break through barriers to bet to the celebrating West Ham fans.
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