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Jarrod Bowen scored a dramatic 90th minute winner to clinch West Ham's first ever European trophy since 1965, defeating Fiorentina 2-1 to win the Europa Conference League in dramatic circumstances.
It was a simply sensational finish to a European cup run that has many twists and turns, with David Moyes' side undoing much of the heartache they experienced last season falling short at the Europa League semi-final.
And it was ecstasy for the club after the match, with the Scottish manager running on to the pitch to celebrate with the players and fans. But they had to work hard for the win.
The east London side went a goal up after Cristiano Biraghi handled the ball to give West Ham a penalty on the hour mark. Said Benrahma converted the spot-kick to give the English club the advantage but the Serie A side levelled just five minutes later through a belting strike from Giacomo Bonaventura.
With the game looking like it would run into extra-time, Lucas Paqueta played a sensational pass through the Fiorentina backline to find Jarrod Bowen, who went through to strike the winner past Pietro Terracciano in goal to secure the Europa Conference League for West Ham.
West Ham clinched the Europa Conference League final on Wednesday night in an epic match
David Moyes' side defeated Fiorentina 2-1 with Jarrod Bowen scoring in the 90th minute
The Scottish manager lifted only his second piece of silver wear in his career after winning the Charity Shield with Manchester united
Mail Sport's KIEREN GILL gives his ratings for both teams, with words from ED CARRUTHERS.
West Ham (4-2-3-1)Alphonse Areola 6
Not first-choice goalkeeper but repaid manager’s faith.
VladimIr Coufal
