Fiorentina vs. West Ham United: Europa Conference League Final Result, Match Stream, and Updates
Match Overview
The inaugural UEFA Europa Conference League final took place on Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at the Fortuna Arena in Prague. The match featured Italian side Fiorentina and English club West Ham United.
The match was a close affair, with both teams creating chances throughout the 90 minutes. However, it was West Ham who eventually emerged victorious, thanks to a late goal from Jarrod Bowen.
Match Recap
First Half
Fiorentina started the match brightly and had the better of the chances in the opening stages. However, West Ham gradually grew into the game and began to create chances of their own.
The first half ended with the score level at 0-0.
Second Half
The second half continued in the same vein as the first, with both teams looking dangerous going forward.
West Ham took the lead in the 65th minute through a penalty from Saïd Benrahma. Fiorentina fought back and leveled the scores in the 82nd minute through Arthur Cabral.
However, it was West Ham who had the last laugh. In the 90th minute, Bowen scored a dramatic winner to give the Hammers their first major trophy since 1980.
Match Reaction
West Ham manager David Moyes was delighted with his team's performance.
"I'm so proud of the players," he said. "They showed great character and resilience to come back from behind and win the game.
"This is a special moment for the club. We've worked so hard to get to this point, and we're delighted to have won the first-ever Europa Conference League title."
Conclusion
West Ham United's victory in the Europa Conference League final was a historic moment for the club. It was their first major trophy in over 40 years, and it capped off a remarkable season for Moyes' men.
Fiorentina will be disappointed to have lost the final, but they can take solace in the fact that they had a successful season overall. They finished seventh in Serie A and reached the semi-finals of the Coppa Italia.
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