HALF-TIMEpublished at 19:47
Vitesse 0-1 Southampton (0-4 agg)
Summary
West Ham knocked out of Europa League
Hammers named second-string side
FT: Vitesse 0-2 Southampton (agg 0-5)
Pelle & Mane ensure Saints' progression
HALF-TIMEpublished at 19:47
Postpublished at 19:44
Our live text commentary of Aberdeen v Kairat Almaty is under way here.
Just the 3,415 miles travelled by the Kazakhs for this one - the longest journey ever made for a European club tie.
Kick-off is just a couple of minutes away at Pittodrie.
Postpublished at 19:43
Astra 2-1 West Ham (4-3 agg)
Several hundred West Ham fans have made the journey to Romania. They're looking pretty miffed. They probably didn't expect to be seeing an under-strength team when they paid out for this trip.
Ronald K-OO-manpublished at 19:41
Here's the photo for the proof. Southampton boss Ronald Koeman suffered his own injury in training last night and has his foot strapped up for tonight's game.
Image source, Getty Images
GOALpublished at 19:37
Astra 2-1 West Ham (4-3 agg) - Constantin Budescu (36 mins)
Disaster for West Ham. Another avoidable goal as Constantin Budescu gets his second goal in four minutes following a cut back by William De Amorim.
The Hammers need two goals... quickly.
CLOSE!published at 19:35
Vitesse 0-1 Southampton (0-4 agg)
Almost two for Southampton as Sadio Mane steals past the last man but sees his low shot blocked by the legs of Eloy Room.
GOALpublished at 19:33
Astra 1-1 West Ham (3-3 agg)
Oh dear. A total mess by the West Ham defence and the initiative is back with the Romanians.
Constantin Budescu gets a low shot away 22 yards out, it flies through the legs of young defender Doneil Henry and beats keeper Darren Randolph for pace.
Postpublished at 19:31
Vitesse 0-1 Southampton (0-4 agg)
Great block by Steven Caulker to deny Vitesse's Milot Rashica. The Saints look home and dry but Ronald Koeman will demand a clean sheet.
Postpublished at 19:28
Astra 0-1 West Ham (2-3 agg)
Astra are having loads of possession but they can't do anything with it. West Ham's young defence are doing a decent job. The first few whistles of frustration from the home fans have been heard. That will be music to Slaven Bilic's ears.
Image source, @whufc_officialPostpublished at 19:24
Vitesse 0-1 Southampton (0-4 agg)
All too easy in Arnhem. Southampton can start thinking about Newcastle on Sunday. They're coasting into Friday's play-off round draw. One thing is for sure, Ronald Koeman's injury won't be hurting as much as it did before kick-off.
SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 19:22
Astra 0-1 West Ham (2-3 agg)
Early change for Astra. I'm not sure whether it's tactical or an injury but defender Ricardo Alves is off and on comes fellow defender Cristian Oros.
Meanwhile in Germany...published at 19:20 British Summer Time 6 August 2015
Thomas Tuchel takes charge of his first Europa League game at home as the new manager of Borussia Dortmund, he's all smiles....for now! His side take a 1-0 first-leg lead against RZ Pellets.
Under way in around 10 minutes in Dortmund.
Image source, Getty ImagesHITS THE WOODWORKpublished at 19:19
Astra 0-1 West Ham (2-3 agg)
Let off for West Ham.
New signing Darren Randolph makes a mess of Constantin Budescu's looping free-kick and the ball thumps against a post and rebounds to safety.
Postpublished at 19:16
Astra 0-1 West Ham (2-3 agg)
It's all fairly comfortable for West Ham, despite all those fears about the Premier League club naming an under-strength team...Astra have not got going.
Get involvedpublished at 19:14 British Summer Time 6 August 2015
#bbcfootball
Are West Ham right to name a weakened side and prioritise Sunday's league opener against Arsenal?
Postpublished at 19:13
Arnhem 0-1 Southampton 1 (0-4 agg)
Southampton are playing in lime green shirts. They might be leading but it's highly debatable whether they are winning in the fashion stakes.
Image source, Getty ImagesAstra 0-1 West Hampublished at 19:10 British Summer Time 6 August 2015
West Ham's first team goalkeeper Adrian is delighted with his side's quick start
Postpublished at 19:07 British Summer Time 6 August 2015
Astra 0-1 West Ham (2-3 agg)
I can report Slaven Bilic is smiling. The West Ham boss might be banished to the stand but that did not stop him punching the air when his side scored.
GOALpublished at 19:05
Vitesse 0-1 Southampton (0-4 agg) - Graziano Pelle (4 mins)
Image source, Getty ImagesGoodnight Arnhem - what a start from the Saints. Graziano Pelle fires one low and hard, right into the bottom corner. The keeper had no chance and Ronald Koeman's side are off to a flyer.
Surely that puts this one to bed already?
Image source, Getty ImagesGOALpublished at 19:05 British Summer Time 6 August 2015
Astra 0-1 West Ham (2-3 agg) - Lanzini (3 mins)
Perfect stat for the Hammers.
Argentine midfielder Mauel Lanzini wins possession before cutting inside and firing home. Astra's keeper gets a touch but it's way too powerful and the ball nestles in the back of the net.
West Ham's reserves have the lead and the travelling Hammers fans are jubilant.