After a long closed final, the Hammers won their first major trophy on the European stage in 58 years.
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West Ham can celebrate. After a final where Fiorentina dominated for a long time without really being dangerous, the Hammers won by the smallest of margins thanks to a goal in the 90th minute from Jarrod Bowen (2-1), Wednesday June 7, in Prague. If the second period seemed to start again on a false rhythm, two goals in five minutes around the hour mark (Benrahma 62nd and Bonaventura 67th) animated the debates without however completely restoring a real upbeat to the game. After their victory in the Intertoto Cup in 1999, but especially in the European Cup Winners’ Cup in 1965, here is West Ham again titled on the European scene.
For the London club, this victory crowns a successful European campaign, since with the exception of a draw against Gent in the quarter-finals, the English have won 14 times in 15 games. What to celebrate a coronation expected since the Cup Winners’ Cup 1965. For the first time in the history of the club, he will play a European Cup in three consecutive seasons. By winning the C4, West Ham has given itself the right to play in the next Europa League, despite its 14th place in the Premier League.