History Makers

The football world is still buzzing with excitement as West Ham United FC , the beloved East London club, recently achieved an extraordinary triumph on the European stage. Against all odds, the Hammers have put their name in the history books of European football with a resounding victory in the UEFA Europa Conference League.

After a goalless but very eventful first half, Said Benrahma scored from the penalty spot in the 62nd minute to put West Ham in dreamland after a Cristiano Biraghi handball.

The jubilation and celebrations of scoring in a major European cup final didn't last long and Fiorentina responded and were level in the 67th minute just 5 minutes after West Ham took the lead. Amrabat found González, who beat Emerson Palmieri in the air. Rice could not get across in time and Bonaventura fired past Alphonse Areola.?

Respect to West Ham who bounced back very well to the quick response by the Italian side and by bringing Pablo Fornals on for Benrahma they mixed up their approach going into the last 20 minutes. They pushed for the winner and with time running out Soucek went close. Extra time beckoned. Bowen had other ideas though!

The Hammers were not to be denied on the night and it was their main man Bowen who burst through into the box just seconds after the clock struck 90 to slot past Terracciano and send the West Ham fans into dreamland once again. Fortune wasn’t hiding any more. Off Moyes and his staff went, charging down the touchline. It was Bowen’s fifth strike in eleven Conference League matches, but undoubtedly the most important of his career and one that will never be forgotton.

After waiting 43 years to stop those bubbles fading and dying, West Ham could not have timed it better. 'Champions of Europe...' started echoing the stands and the scenes that followed the final whistle were nothing short of amazing. As a football fan, this is what you want to see, especially from an English club representing their country on the European Stage.

As the West Ham faithful bask in the glory of this historic triumph, the future looks incredibly bright even without Declan Rice who will surely be departing the club in the summer. The European adventure has not only elevated the club's status but also provided a platform for growth, attracting top talents and inspiring a new generation of footballers.

The triumph of West Ham United in Europe will forever be etched in the hearts of every fan, serving as a reminder that dreams can indeed become reality. It's a victory that resonates far beyond the pitch, uniting a community and igniting a collective pride that will endure for generations to come. Congratulations, West Ham United—forever champions of Europe!