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Fiorentina v West Ham as it happened: Bowen wins cup for Hammers

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Declan Rice lifts the Europa Conference League trophy
Declan Rice lifts the Europa Conference League trophyStats by Opta Perform
West Ham beat Fiorentina 2-1 in the Europa Conference League final at the Eden Arena in Prague to win their first major European trophy since 1976.

You can re-cap all the action with our minute-by-minute updates below or click here to see all the stats from the match.

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Europa Conference League final stats
Europa Conference League final statsOpta by Stats Perform
David Moyes celebrates at full-time
David Moyes celebrates at full-timeAFP
The full-time whistle sparked scenes of wild celebration at the West Ham fanzone
The full-time whistle sparked scenes of wild celebration at the West Ham fanzoneAFP

90+9' There will be no more action in this match as the referee signals full-time.

90+7' Jarrod Bowen (West Ham) goes in the referee's notebook after being shown a yellow card.

90+7' Sofyan Amrabat (Fiorentina) deprives his opponent of the ball, but the referee blows his whistle for a foul. He's not happy with the decision!

90+5' Carlos Del Cerro blows his whistle and it's Jarrod Bowen (West Ham) who is penalised for an offensive foul. Good decision by the referee.

90+4' The referee signals a substitution. Angelo Ogbonna (West Ham) is brought on as a substitute for Michail Antonio.

90+4' The attendance is 17,363.

90+3' Here's the change. Rolando Mandragora leaves the pitch and Antonin Barak (Fiorentina) comes on as a substitute.

90+2' The fourth official shows 5 min. of added time.

Jarrod Bowen scores as West Ham go 2-1 up
Jarrod Bowen scores as West Ham go 2-1 upAFP
West Ham celebrate re-taking the lead
West Ham celebrate re-taking the leadAFP
West Ham fans celebrate their last-minute goal
West Ham fans celebrate their last-minute goalAFP

90' 1 - 2 Goal! Great link-up play between Jarrod Bowen (West Ham) and Lucas Paqueta gives the former a clear sight of goal on the edge of the box. He doesn't disappoint and beats the keeper in the bottom right corner. 1:2.

89' A snapshot by Sofyan Amrabat (Fiorentina) from the edge of the area flies towards the left side of the goal, but Alphonse Areola produces a good save to thwart him.

86' Declan Rice (West Ham) takes the free kick but it is cleared by the first defender.

86' Yellow card. Sofyan Amrabat (Fiorentina) goes into the book for a bad tackle on his opponent.

84' The referee stops play so that a substitution can be made and Luca Ranieri leaves the pitch and Igor (Fiorentina) comes on.

84' Cristiano Biraghi (Fiorentina) receives a reproachful look from his teammates after he attempted to surprise the goalkeeper with a shot from long distance. The ball flew far wide of the right post.

Rolando Mandragora helps teammate Luca Ranieri with cramp
Rolando Mandragora helps teammate Luca Ranieri with crampAFP

83' Sofyan Amrabat (Fiorentina) sends a lofted cross into the penalty area. Unfortunately for him, the opponent's defence deals with his cross comfortably and intercepts it.

82' Emerson (West Ham) lifts the ball into the box from the corner, but one of the defending players gets there first to head it clear.

81' Great save by Pietro Terracciano. Tomas Soucek (West Ham) rises high to head a lofted cross towards goal. His effort from the edge of the box towards the top left corner is saved by the goalkeeper.

80' Michail Antonio (West Ham) commits a rough challenge and Carlos Del Cerro blows his whistle for a foul.

80' Tomas Soucek (West Ham) wastes a golden opportunity inside the box by shooting straight into the back of an opponent when the goal was at his mercy.

77' Cristiano Biraghi (Fiorentina) steadies himself and bends in a shot from the edge of the box towards the left side of the goal, but Alphonse Areola has it covered and makes a comfortable save.

77' Riccardo Saponara (Fiorentina) finds himself free inside the box and pulls the trigger, but his effort is brilliantly stopped by one of the defending players.

Jarrod Bowen and Luca Ranieri vie for the ball
Jarrod Bowen and Luca Ranieri vie for the ballAFP

76' That will be all from Mohamed Said Benrahma who is being replaced by the fresh legs of Pablo Fornals (West Ham).

76' Vladimir Coufal (West Ham) tries to score from mid-range after collecting a rebound, but his shot lacks accuracy and sails high over the bar.

75' Nikola Milenkovic (Fiorentina) is punished with a yellow card for violating the rules.

73' The linesman raises his flag. Riccardo Saponara (Fiorentina) is adjudged offside.

72' Rolando Mandragora (Fiorentina) homes in on a magnificent reverse pass from Arthur Cabral and strikes a crisp shot goalwards that just misses the left post.

71' Flag up against Michail Antonio (West Ham). He had space to move into behind the defence, but he went too soon.

68' Declan Rice (West Ham) commits a rough foul. Carlos Del Cerro stops the game and makes a call.

Giacomo Bonaventura celebrates his equalising goal for Fiorentina
Giacomo Bonaventura celebrates his equalising goal for FiorentinaAFP
Fiorentina fans celebrate their equalising goal
Fiorentina fans celebrate their equalising goalAFP

67' 1 - 1 Goal! Giacomo Bonaventura (Fiorentina)! Giacomo Bonaventura (Fiorentina) was put through by Nicolas Gonzalez and he showed brilliant composure inside the box to fire into the bottom left corner. 1:1.

66' Rolando Mandragora (Fiorentina) criticises the decision of the referee and immediately receives a yellow card.

66' The defender bravely blocks the shot from Arthur Cabral (Fiorentina) inside the box.

66' Jarrod Bowen (West Ham) is caught offside!

64' Sofyan Amrabat (Fiorentina) tackles a bit over-zealously and Carlos Del Cerro blows for a foul.

West Ham celebrate scoring the opening goal in the final
West Ham celebrate scoring the opening goal in the finalAFP
Said Benrahma gives West Ham the lead in the final
Said Benrahma gives West Ham the lead in the finalAFP

62' 0 - 1 GOAL! Mohamed Said Benrahma (West Ham) sends the penalty kick into the right of the net.

62' Mohamed Said Benrahma (West Ham) will take the responsibility and he is already preparing the ball.

62' It will be a substitution. Riccardo Saponara (Fiorentina) is ready to enter the pitch as Cristian Kouame walks off.

61' Kurt Zouma is substituted due to injury. David Moyes gives a chance to Thilo Kehrer (West Ham).

61' Here comes the VAR decision: PENALTY to West Ham!

Referee Carlos del Cerro Grande gives a penalty to West Ham for handball
Referee Carlos del Cerro Grande gives a penalty to West Ham for handballAFP

59' There's a break in play and referee Carlos Del Cerro must have got a signal in his ear as he indicates he will check that earlier penalty claim by West Ham using VAR. This could be interesting!

58' Surely that's handball by one of the Fiorentina players in the box, but the referee just waves play on!

57' A run and shot from the edge of the box by Cristian Kouame (Fiorentina) causes Alphonse Areola little worry as it's towards the middle of the goal. Easy save.

56' We can have a look at the statistics, shots on target are 0:1.

53' Carlos Del Cerro shows a yellow card to Nayef Aguerd (West Ham) for his blatant foul.

52' Fiorentina hold possession of the ball and display neat passing from player to player. They are waiting for the right moment to open up the opposition's defence to hit them swiftly on the break.

50' The corner kick from Jarrod Bowen (West Ham) is headed out of the penalty area by one of the defenders.

49' Mohamed Said Benrahma (West Ham) decides to strike the ball towards goal, but his effort fails to threaten the goalkeeper after being well-blocked by one of the defenders.

Nayef Aguerd and Luka Jovic battle for the ball
Nayef Aguerd and Luka Jovic battle for the ballAFP

49' PENALTY APPEAL after Jarrod Bowen (West Ham) goes down under a challenge from the defender. All players chase the referee but he's not interested in the penalty claim. Play continues.

48' Nicolas Gonzalez (Fiorentina) brings his opponent down. Carlos Del Cerro has a clear sight of it and blows his whistle for a foul.

48' Giacomo Bonaventura (Fiorentina) whips the ball into the box and Cristian Kouame takes a perfect touch to control it, but one of the defenders does well to intercept.

47' Rolando Mandragora (Fiorentina) crosses the ball into the box, but one of the defending players averts the threat.

46' Tomas Soucek (West Ham) gives away a foul for a fierce tackle on an opponent.

46' Vincenzo Italiano has decided to make a substitution during the half-time break. Arthur Cabral (Fiorentina) comes on the pitch for Luka Jovic.

46' The game restarts for the second half.

Fiorentina v West Ham half-time stats
Fiorentina v West Ham half-time statsStats by Opta Perform
Luca Ranieri reacts as Fiorentina have a goal disallowed
Luca Ranieri reacts as Fiorentina have a goal disallowedAFP

45+7' The first half has just finished.

45+6' Here comes the VAR verdict. NO GOAL for Fiorentina due to an offside in the build-up play.

45+5' The Fiorentina players' joy may have been justified, because referee Carlos Del Cerro is going to use VAR to determine whether it was offside.

45+5' GOAL DISALLOWED! Controversy and anger as Luka Jovic (Fiorentina) has a goal ruled out, incredibly, for offside.

45+4' Cristiano Biraghi (Fiorentina) takes the corner with a short pass.

Kurt Zouma attempts to score
Kurt Zouma attempts to scoreAFP

45+1' Cristiano Biraghi (Fiorentina) swings a cross into the box, but it's far too close to Alphonse Areola, who smothers the ball.

45+1' Giacomo Bonaventura (Fiorentina) attempts to scoop the ball into the box over the defence, but one of the defending players makes a timely intervention.

45' 4 additional min. will be played.

45' Emerson (West Ham) makes a bad challenge and the referee blows his whistle for a foul.

43' Emerson (West Ham) crosses the ball into the box from the free kick, but the defence clears the danger.

Vladimir Coufal and Christian Kouame vie for the ball
Vladimir Coufal and Christian Kouame vie for the ballAFP

42' Cristian Kouame (Fiorentina) was too forceful with his tackle and Carlos Del Cerro interrupted the game to signal a free kick. That's a free kick to West Ham.

42' Declan Rice (West Ham) has a shot blocked from inside the box.

42' Emerson (West Ham) takes the corner.

41' Emerson (West Ham) takes the corner, but it's intercepted by the defender. West Ham earn another corner.

41' The ball is cleared after Mohamed Said Benrahma (West Ham) attempted to dribble past an opposing player. The ball goes behind for a corner. West Ham will have an opportunity to threaten the opposition's goal.

39' Emerson (West Ham) manages to dispossess his opponent of the ball, but he commits a foul in the process and the referee blows his whistle.

Kurt Zouma gets to the ball before Luka Jovic
Kurt Zouma gets to the ball before Luka JovicAFP

38' Carlos Del Cerro blows his whistle after Cristian Kouame (Fiorentina) kicks an opponent's legs instead of the ball.

37' Cristiano Biraghi (Fiorentina) takes the corner kick and sends the ball among a huddle of players inside the penalty area, but one of the defenders clears it to safety.

36' Cristiano Biraghi (Fiorentina) is able to continue to play.

35' Cristiano Biraghi (Fiorentina) is writhing in pain and can now receive medical treatment after the referee signals for the physio to come onto the pitch.

Cristiano Biraghi receives medical attention after being hit by an object thrown from the stands
Cristiano Biraghi receives medical attention after being hit by an object thrown from the standsAFP
Declan Rice attempts to defuse the situation
Declan Rice attempts to defuse the situationAFP

33' Nicolas Gonzalez (Fiorentina) goes on a solo run, but he fails to create a chance as an opposition player blocks him.

31' That's a clear yellow card. Mohamed Said Benrahma (West Ham) goes into the book.

29' Giacomo Bonaventura (Fiorentina) tries to find Nicolas Gonzalez, but he puts too much power on the through ball.

28' Jarrod Bowen (West Ham) delivers a promising cross into the box, but it's cleared.

Giacomo Bonaventura controls the ball as Fiorentina dominate possession
Giacomo Bonaventura controls the ball as Fiorentina dominate possessionAFP

28' Luca Ranieri (Fiorentina) should know this behaviour is beyond the rules. He was too careless with his challenge and left Carlos Del Cerro no option but to blow his whistle.

26' Cristiano Biraghi sends over a penetrating corner which finds the head of Nikola Milenkovic (Fiorentina), but his effort from close range is disappointing and goes high over the bar.

26' Cristiano Biraghi (Fiorentina) steps up to send the ball in.

25' Dodo (Fiorentina) strikes the ball towards goal, but it fails to reach the target after being well-blocked by one of the defenders. The ball goes out of play. Fiorentina are awarded a corner kick.

23' Jarrod Bowen (West Ham) fails to beat the offside trap and the linesman puts his flag up.

20' Luka Jovic (Fiorentina) shoots inside the box, but is denied by a timely block.

18' The foul by Michail Antonio (West Ham) was seen by Carlos Del Cerro who didn't hesitate to blow the whistle.

Fiorentina's Rolando Mandragora has an early attempt on goal
Fiorentina's Rolando Mandragora has an early attempt on goalAFP

18' Nikola Milenkovic (Fiorentina) sends a long ball in, but Alphonse Areola comfortably gathers the ball.

16' Michail Antonio (West Ham) slaloms his way past challenges, but an opposing player does well to get the ball away.

13' Declan Rice (West Ham) guides an effort goalwards from the edge of the box, but it sails just wide of the left post.

12' Jarrod Bowen (West Ham) plays a dangerous chip pass into the box in an attempt to set up one of his teammates, but the effort is intercepted by one of the defenders.

12' Dodo (Fiorentina) hasn't suffered any serious injury which would see him leave the pitch. He's back in the game now.

11' The game is interrupted now, Dodo (Fiorentina) picks up a knock and the physio has to come on.

9' Rolando Mandragora (Fiorentina) strikes from the edge of the box, but hits it really poorly and sends the ball way wide of the right post.

7' Some great controlled play and passing from Fiorentina. They are increasing their possession of the ball and trying to open up the opposition's defence to hit them swiftly on the break.

West Ham fans cheer at the start of the match
West Ham fans cheer at the start of the matchAFP
Fiorentina fans are in fine voice ahead of kick-off
Fiorentina fans are in fine voice ahead of kick-offAFP

4' Nicolas Gonzalez (Fiorentina) looks to break free, but an opposing player clears the ball away.

2' Jarrod Bowen (West Ham) makes an overly-aggressive challenge and Carlos Del Cerro blows his whistle for a foul.

1' That didn't go as planned! Michail Antonio (West Ham) tried his luck from the edge of the box, but his effort towards the bottom left corner was too weak to get past Pietro Terracciano, who easily kept it out.

1' Today's match has just started, enjoy the game!

0' Fiorentina will kick the game off.

The trophy is carried out by Vladimir Smicer prior to the Europa Conference League final
The trophy is carried out by Vladimir Smicer prior to the Europa Conference League finalAFP
Fiorentina and West Ham players walk on to the pitch
Fiorentina and West Ham players walk on to the pitchAFP

Hello and welcome along to the live text updates of the Europa Conference League final between Fiorentina and West Ham.

In the last hour both line-ups have been announced, and you can see them below.

Carlos Del Cerro from Spain is the referee - kick-off is less than 30 minutes away!

Thousands of fans have arrived in Prague for the match
Thousands of fans have arrived in Prague for the matchAFP

Starting line-ups

Fiorentina v West Ham starting XIs
Fiorentina v West Ham starting XIsFlashscore

Match preview

As Fiorentina and West Ham United last won a major UEFA competition in the 1960s, one long wait will end as they meet in the UEFA Europa Conference League (UECL) final in Prague on Wednesday.

The similarities don’t end there as both finished outside of the European qualification positions in their domestic leagues, so winning here is their only way back into Europe next season.

The Italian side have already made history by becoming the first team to reach the final of all four major UEFA competitions and they’ll now attempt to improve their strike rate in UEFA finals after lifting a European trophy just once in four prior attempts (W1, L3), an emphatic victory over Rangers in 1961.

UEFA Conference League final preview
Flashscore

The Violets have seemingly put their Coppa Italia disappointment against Inter Milan in late May behind them, as they come into this showpiece event on the back of two subsequent Serie A wins to wrap up their domestic season.

They had to battle past Basel to get this far, winning their semi-final courtesy of a late extra-time winner after losing the first leg at home. They also lost the home leg of their quarter-final against Lech Poznań but as they’ve won their last six UECL games on foreign soil, they should be confident of another positive in unfamiliar surroundings.

The European stage has been the clear highlight of West Ham’s season after they finished 14th in the Premier League, winning just two of their final seven league fixtures (L5). They’ve made easier work of their progress to the final than their opponents (W13, D1) but have historically struggled against Italian opponents, so they’ll have to break new ground to lift a second-ever European title.

Older Hammers fans will remember a brace of 1-0 head-to-head defeats in the 1975 Anglo-Italian Cup, the only occasions these two sides have ever met and it’s been a similar story since as they lost twice to Palermo in the 2006/07 UEFA Cup, their only other experience against an Italian outfit.

Players to watch: With seven goals, Fiorentina’s Arthur Cabral is this tournament’s joint-leading scorer this term, the last three of which came before half-time. Another would leave West Ham hoping for a response from Michail Antonio, who’s netted six UECL goals this season, all after the 35th minute.

Hot stat: Fiorentina have scored an average of 2.57 goals per UECL game this season (West Ham: 2.25).

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