West Ham finish off AZ to zoom into first European final in 47 years

West Ham finish off AZ to zoom into first European final in 47 years

Ifeanyi Ufomadu 05:44 - 19.05.2023

West Ham United claimed their place in the Europa Conference League final after beating AZ Alkmaar 1-0 in the second leg.

West Ham United claimed their place in the Europa Conference League final after beating AZ Alkmaar 1-0 in the second leg. The Hammers held a 2-1 goal lead from the first leg and completed the job, with Pablo Fornals scoring a late winner.

West Ham into Conference League final

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The final will be West Ham's first in competitive European competition since 1975-76, when they were Cup Winners' Cup, runners-up. 

They will meet Fiorentina in Prague on Wednesday, June 7 after the Italian side won 3-1 away to Basel.

Despite a disappointing season on the domestic front, the Hammers, led by David Moyes are on the brink of something special, an opportunity to end the season on a high.

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