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West Ham face an uphill battle to remain in Europe’s second-tier competition when they host Freiburg this evening.
The Hammers fell to a controversial 1-0 defeat in the first leg of their Europa League last-16 tie. David Moyes’ side were controversially denied a late penalty to level the tie.
The two teams have already faced each other in the competition this year. In the group stages, West Ham won both matches and will have the benefit of the home advantage as they look to turn over the deficit and reach the quarter-finals of the competition.
In the pre-match press conference, Moyes insisted the club have been enjoying their recent European runs, he said: “If you want to be on the big stage, now is the time to act. If you can’t perform, don’t go on stage. From the first game we had in Europe, we’ve been on a good ride and no one wants that to end.”
Follow all the live action in the blog below, and get the latest odds and tips here.
West Ham vs Freiburg LIVE
- Half time: West Ham 2-0 Freiburg (2-1)
- GOAL! Jarrod Bowen strikes – West Ham 2-0 Freiburg (2-1)
- GOAL! Lucas Paqueta taps in at the far post – West Ham 1-0 Freiburg (1-1)
- West Ham XI: Fabianski, Coufal, Zouma, Mavropanos, Cresswell, Alvarez, Soucek, Paqueta, Kudus, Bowen, Antonio
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Half time: West Ham 2-0 Freiburg (2-1)
HT: That has all gone West Ham’s way, it has been a masterclass, after Paqueta’s early strike levelled the tie, Bowen’s just after the half hour mark has put them firmly in the driving seat.
Freiburg will have to come out and show something different after the half time break.
Sonia Twigg14 March 2024 18:34
West Ham 2-0 Freiburg (2-1)
44 mins: Just on the stroke of half time and the match has slowed down quite a lot.
Sonia Twigg14 March 2024 18:31
West Ham 2-0 Freiburg (2-1)
41 mins: Fabianski tries to launch the ball long up to Antonio, but it’s easily defended and the ball goes back to Freiburg, who are taking their time here. It’s not yet become rushed.
Sonia Twigg14 March 2024 18:28
West Ham 2-0 Freiburg (2-1)
40 mins: Another opportunity for Freiburg as they try and find a way back into the match, but it falls again into the gloves of Fabianski.
Sonia Twigg14 March 2024 18:27
West Ham 2-0 Freiburg (2-1)
38 mins: Chance! It’s a tame effort from Eggestein but a chance nonetheless, his effort lacked power and was easily saved by Fabianski in goal for the Hammers.
Sonia Twigg14 March 2024 18:25
West Ham 2-0 Freiburg (2-1)
36 mins: The travelling bouncing fans have just been subdued a bit following that strike from Bowen.
They now need a goal to take this game to extra time, and a reminder that away goals do not count for anything extra any more.
Sonia Twigg14 March 2024 18:23
GOAL! Jarrod Bowen strikes – West Ham 2-0 Freiburg (2-1)
GOAL! 33 mins: Jarrod Bowen unleashes a stunner!
West Ham have been unstoppable in this game so far, but that is all an individual effort, he gets past two defenders on his way towards the centre, and from the edge of the box unleashes a left-footed effort into the corner of the goal to put his side ahead!
Sonia Twigg14 March 2024 18:20
West Ham 1-0 Freiburg (1-1)
31 mins: Antonio has been very good since the start of the game today, active on both wings and causing all sorts of problems for the Freiburg defence.
Sonia Twigg14 March 2024 18:17
West Ham 1-0 Freiburg (1-1)
30 mins: Freiburg have a shot from range easily blocked, and the Hammers come forward again, Antonio managed to get a cross in but it’s blocked clear
Sonia Twigg14 March 2024 18:16
West Ham 1-0 Freiburg (1-1)
28 mins: There’s a looping cross into the Hammers’ box and it’s easily defended, and only gives them the chance to mount an attack of their own.
Sonia Twigg14 March 2024 18:15