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FT: Fiorentina 1-2 West Ham - Benrahma penalty puts Hammers ahead; Bonaventura levels soon after before Bowen scores late winner
Fiorentina's Biraghi hit on head by object thrown from West Ham end
West Ham secure a first major trophy for 43 years
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The Hammers celebratingpublished at 22:22 British Summer Time 7 June 2023
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Image source, Getty ImagesHere come the Fiorentina players to receive their runners-up medals. They had plenty of possession, had their moments, but ultimately were not clinical enough.
'A fantastic moment for Bowen'published at 22:20 British Summer Time 7 June 2023
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Rob Green
Former England goalkeeper on BBC Radio 5 LiveTurned down by Villa and Cardiff and you are looking at someone who just kept going.
You go through those moments of being rejected and his [Jarred Bowen] run was just about keep going and the pass was perfect!
He must have made that run one thousand times in his career he must have never dreamt about it in a cup final and it is a fantastic moment for him.
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The Europa Conference League trophy is brought out and placed on its stand.
The officials are up first to receive their medals.
'It is unbelievable'published at 22:18 British Summer Time 7 June 2023
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West Ham UnitedAn emotional Kevin Nolan, speaking to BT Sport: "We wanted this, I played for the club and have come back in a coaching capacity and it has been unbelievable. I am delighted for the gaffer, the hard work, and as you can see it is all coming out!
"To get back into the Europa League next year is another massive step. The emotions of the lads, all the fans, it is unbelievable for us being a part of it."
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Joe Cole is not wrong, even if you do not support West Ham you can't help but smile at these scenes of celebration on the pitch.
No-one wants to leave, the fans in the stands are singing, laughing, crying. It is what football is all about.
'One of the most iconic scenes in West Ham's history'published at 22:16 British Summer Time 7 June 2023
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West Ham UnitedFormer West Ham midfielder Joe Cole on BT Sport: "We've seen all the outpouring of emotion: I've never seen so many grown men cry. It's incredible. It's one of the most iconic scenes in this club's history."
'It's time to celebrate'published at 22:15 British Summer Time 7 June 2023
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West Ham UnitedKurt Zouma, speaking to BT Sport: "Everyone is happy, let's party. We were confident we would win this one. We had a good feeling. It is time to celebrate now."
Thilo Kehrer, on what he thought when he came on in the second half: "Just get it done. The team we have is incredible."
Maxwell Cornet, who was on the bench: "It was hard for us as well [as subsitutes] but we did it for our fans, and our families. We are really happy."
'I'm over the moon'published at 22:14 British Summer Time 7 June 2023
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West Ham UnitedWest Ham goalscorer Jarrod Bowen to BT Sport: "I obviously dreamed of scoring but to score the winner in the last minute. It's what you always say you want to do. To do it in front of these fans. I thought I was going to cry. I'm just happy.
"We had a dream, we haven't had the best season, myself included, but to give these fans this moment, I'm over the moon.
"I think in my position you make that run 10 times you might get that ball once. As soon as you get it you've got to put it away.
"Never [have I felt like this in my life]. This is the biggest game of my career. The emotion, there was time for one more chance. I'm just so happy. I'm over the moon.
"I'm thinking of the party tonight. Listen to it. Listen."
'Rice joins long list of legends'published at 22:11 British Summer Time 7 June 2023
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Scott Minto
Former Chelsea and West Ham defender on BBC Radio 5 LiveThis is what it's all about, winning a European trophy. You can talk about Declan Rice. His last game we think, he's going to be lifting that trophy and he joins the long list of legends.
'What a way to bow out'published at 22:08 British Summer Time 7 June 2023
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Former West Ham midfielder Don Hutchison on BT Sport: "If this is to be Declan Rice's last ever game for West Ham, what a way to go. What a way to bow out."
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Declan Rice has stopped dancing and is now tearing up as he applauds the West Ham fans. All the emotions he is going through right now.
'Absolutely incredible'published at 22:06 British Summer Time 7 June 2023
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Scott Minto
Former Chelsea and West Ham defender on BBC Radio 5 LiveHonestly, we have talked about finding ways to win. When you are not playing well you have to try and find that way. I tell you Paqueta with the pass, was absolutely incredible!
Postpublished at 22:04 British Summer Time 7 June 2023
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If this is to be Declan Rice's final game for West Ham, well what a way to bow out. He leads the players in dancing in front of the West Ham fans.
How soon can we all get over to Prague? What a party there will be there tonight.
Image source, Getty ImagesWest Ham win the Europa Conference Leaguepublished at 22:03 British Summer Time 7 June 2023
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Brilliant scenes as West Ham players celebrate wildly, David Moyes is on the pitch, smiling from ear to ear and thumping the air in delight. His long wait for a trophy is over.
FULL-TIME - WEST HAM WIN THE EUROPA CONFERENCE LEAGUEpublished at 22:01 British Summer Time 7 June 2023
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They've done it!
West Ham's long wait for European glory is over!
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Fiorentina have a free kick that is going to be put into the box.
The keeper comes up, but it goes behind for a goal kick.
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We're now into the eighth minute of five added on.
West Ham fans are jeering...
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Igor sends the ball long but Emerson clears.
Almost there...
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Seconds left.
Fiorentina are on one final attack...