West Ham scores late to beat Fiorentina to win Conference League

This Wednesday, the 7th, West Ham It is Fiorentina faced each other in the grand final of the Conference League. The confrontation took place in Fortune Arena, in Prague, capital of the Czech Republic. With a goal in the last minutes, the Hammers conquered a victory, by the score of 2 to 1, and were with the title of the European competition.

The first half started with a stoppage due to glasses thrown on the lawn, but in a few minutes the ball was able to roll again. In playmaking, West Ham started better and had the best chances. At 12′, Declan Rice he took full advantage and finished from outside the area, endangering Fiorentina’s goal.

After dominating the English, the Italians managed to take the reins of the match in the last minutes of the first stage. At 49′, Jovic took advantage of rebound Areola and sent it to the back of the goal, opening the scoring. However, the goal was reviewed by VAR and subsequently canceled due to the striker’s irregular position. Interval! 0 to 0.

On the way back to the second stage, West Ham continued to press and, in the 15th minute, had a penalty awarded in their favor, due to a touch on the hand of the Fiorentina defender. In billing, Benrahma took responsibility and went for the ball. With category, the player finished with strength and opened the scoring.

However, the advantage was short-lived, as Fiorentina equalized in the 21st minute, with Bonaventura, who received it inside the penalty area and sent it to the bottom of the goal. The game seemed headed for extra time, but, at 44′, Paquetá activated Bowen, who was cool and sent it to the back of the net. End of the game! 2 to 1.