Eintracht Frankfurt will take a slender result in Germany for his or her UEFA Europa League semi-final return in opposition to West Ham after a 2-1 win on the London Stadium on Thursday night time.
The German facet have been dominant all through the match and have been rewarded as Ansgar Knauff and Daichi Kamada scored early in both half to provide them a bonus.
It was anticipated to be a vigorous match, however a aim after simply 51 seconds was nonetheless a shock.
Ansgar Knauff acquired to the top of a Rafael Borre cross and headed dwelling to silence the house followers.
The Hammers nevertheless discovered their method again into the match and have been unfortunate to not pull degree a couple of minutes later when dangerman Jarrod Bowen discovered a method via the center however his effort cannoned in opposition to the publish.
They have been degree although after 21 minutes, with the aim arriving from one more setpiece.
Kurt Zouma flashed his header throughout aim, which was met by Michail Antonio to stab it dwelling and ship the followers into wild celebrations.
Regardless of their dominance after the equaliser, West Ham did not genuinely threaten the Germans and will have fallen behind once more had Knauff not sliced vast with simply Alphonse Areola to beat.
They acquired their aim, which proved to be the winner, within the 54th minute from a free-flowing transfer, Daichi Kamada finally turning within the rebound after Areola had parried Djibril Sow’s shot.
Kamada may have added a 3rd late on however his effort hit the publish, both facet of West Ham doing so twice, with substitute Mentioned Benrahma shaving the upright from distance earlier than Bowen’s spectacular overhead kick thumped the crossbar in added time.
In one other match, a late volley from Angeliño secured victory for Leipzig and a 1-0 benefit in opposition to a disciplined Rangers facet.
The hosts have been favourites for the match on the Pink Bull Area, however got here up in opposition to a cussed Scottish facet that proved a tough nut to crack.
Ultimately, Angelino’s aim, 5 minutes from time proved sufficient on the night time.
