West Ham's big European night ends in defeat against Frankfurt

West Ham's first European semi-final for 46 years ended on a low as they slipped to a 2-1 defeat against Eintracht Frankfurt.

David Moyes’ side were left to rue defensive errors which allowed Frankfurt to take the lead inside the opening minute of their Europa League semi-final first leg at the London Stadium through Ansgar Knauff’s header.

The Hammers were able to draw level inside the first half, with Michail Antonio bundling the ball over the line for his first goal since March 2.

However it was not enough for the London club on the night and Frankfurt were able to retake the lead in the second half, with Daichi Kamada slotting the ball past Alphonse Areola.

Antonio told BT Sport: "Today wasn't one of our best performances. It's two legs. We'll go there and put in the work and you never know.

"It was not how we wanted to start the game. We got control of the game and created some chances which we didn't take. It's all to play for. It's not over.

"We're here to win it. We're in it to win it. Another game to go. No matter where we go we believe we can beat anybody."

Frankfurt had looked an enticing prospect, currently ninth in the Bundesliga, but they started the game full of confidence having knocked European giants Barcelona out in the quarter-finals.

Inside the first minute, Frankfurt stunned West Ham to take the lead. The ball was played in from the left to Almamy Toure on the edge of the box and his lofted pass found Knauff who headed home.

The home side tried to get back into it with a lofted cross towards Tomas Soucek, but it was just over the towering midfielder.

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