Tomas Soucek scored a late winner as West Ham beat TSC Backa Topola 1-0 of their Group A Europa League match on the TSC Enviornment.
The consequence implies that the Hammers qualify for the knockout phases of the competitors. Nevertheless, they’ll win the group – and keep away from a two-legged play-off in February and transfer straight into the final 16 – in the event that they keep away from defeat towards Freiburg of their subsequent match.
David Moyes’ aspect had the vast majority of the ball within the first half however did not create something important within the remaining third.
TSC had the primary shot heading in the right direction after seven minutes, working the ball effectively into ahead Uros Milovanovic however the 23-year-old’s effort was saved with ease by Lukasz Fabianski.
The primary massive probability of the sport fell the best way of TSC after half an hour. Aaron Cresswell performed a blind, sq. go which was intercepted by Aleksandar Cirkovic who received into a superb place earlier than firing an effort straight at Fabianski.
David Moyes made attacking adjustments within the second half, bringing on Danny Ings and Maxwel Cornet in a bid to enhance West Ham’s lacklustre attacking efficiency.
West Ham discovered the breakthrough with only one minute of regular time to play. Certainly one of Moyes’ substitutes, Maxwel Cornet, whipped in a unbelievable ball to the again submit and Tomas Soucek was available to volley dwelling. It was Soucek’s third aim in three matches for West Ham throughout all competitions – with all targets being winners.
In a match the place maybe neither crew deserved to win, the Hammers received the job completed to make it 18 European wins from their final 20.
Speaking Level – One Extra Level
Tomas Soucek’s winner tonight means West Ham are assured of no less than a spot within the UEFA Europa League knockout play-off spherical however David Moyes will likely be hoping his aspect can end the job on MD6 towards Freiburg. Each side come into that conflict on 12 factors, with West Ham understanding {that a} draw will likely be sufficient to see them high the group and qualify instantly for the knockout phases of the competitors. Ought to West Ham lose and Freiburg high the group, the Hammers would then need to drop into the play-offs and face a crew dropping into the competitors from the UEFA Champions League in a two-legged tie. With such a busy schedule and at such a busy time of 12 months, Moyes will likely be hoping his aspect can end the job off on the 14th of December and seal high spot in Group A.
Participant of the Match – Tomas Soucek (West Ham United)
In a sport that lacked high quality for almost all, Tomas Soucek did what Tomas Soucek does and popped up with an important aim at an important time. The Czechia worldwide scored an 89th-minute winner in a 3-2 victory towards Nottingham Forest, he then scored a 91st-minute winner towards Burnley on the weekend and tonight he got here up trumps once more, netting an 89th-minute winner! Other than the aim he put in a superb efficiency, finishing 46 passes, two key passes, making one sort out and two clearances.
Participant Rankings
TSC: Ilic 6, Cvetkovic 7, Antonic 7, Stojic 6, Calusic 6, Petrovic 6, Kuveljic 6, Radin 6, Dakovac 6, Cirkovic 6, Milovanovic 6 Subs: Vulic 6, Vlalukin 6, Pantovic 6, Sos N/A
West Ham: Fabianski 6, Cresswell 6, Aguerd 7, Mavropanos 7, Johnson 7, Ward-Prowse 7, Soucek 8, Paqueta 7, Mubama 6, Fornals 6, Benrahma 6 Subs: Cornet 7, Ings 6, Kehrer 6, Emerson 6
Match Highlights
7’ FIRST EFFORT ON TARGET – TSC work it effectively down the proper earlier than discovering Milovanovic within the center who strokes his effort straight into the gloves of Fabianski.
32’ A BIG CHANCE FOR TSC! – Aaron Cresswell performs a extremely poor sq. go into the trail of Cirkovic who latches onto the ball earlier than firing his effort straight at Lukasz Fabianski.
89’ GOAL! WEST HAM UNITED (SOUCEK) – West Ham have the lead due to a terrific end from Tomas Soucek! Maxwel Cornet whipped in a terrific ball to the again submit and Soucek was available to volley it dwelling.
