West Ham achieved a remarkable feat by securing a 2-1 victory over Italian side Fiorentina in the UEFA Conference League final, earning European glory for the club.
Despite Fiorentina enjoying more possession, West Ham proved dangerous on counterattack. Fans had to wait for over an hour before witnessing a goal, but then two goals arrived within five minutes.
Said Benrahma put West Ham in the lead by converting a penalty awarded for handball. However, Giacomo Bonaventura swiftly equalized for Fiorentina with a well-placed half volley, assisted by Nico Gonzalez’s header from a pass by Amrabat.
The match appeared destined for extra time, resembling the Europa League final from the previous week. However, West Ham unexpectedly broke through Fiorentina’s defense.
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Lucas Paqueta unlocked their defense, allowing Jarrod Bowen to sprint towards the goal. Although goalkeeper Pietro Terracciano managed to get a touch on it, it wasn’t enough to prevent the 26-year-old English international from scoring, ultimately securing a historic victory for David Moyes’ team.
West Ham now adds the 2023 UEFA Conference League trophy to their collection, which includes the 1965 European Cup Winners’ Cup.
This victory also marks the club’s first major trophy since their 1980 FA Cup triumph. Notably, it is David Moyes’ first major managerial trophy, as his previous achievements were limited to winning the Community Shield with Manchester United and the Second Division with Preston North End.
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