West Ham United hold out for nervous win at Silkeborg in Europa Conference League away game

West Ham made life difficult for themselves as they came from behind to beat Danish minnows Silkeborg 3-2 in the Europa Conference League. David Moyes’ side were cruising for much of the game, but some sloppy play late on gave their opponents a sniff of a shock draw, with the Hammers eventually clinging on to maintain their 100% start to the group stages.

Ad The hosts took a shock lead after just five minutes when Kasper Kusk was left unmarked on the edge of the area, and he beautifully slotted into the bottom corner after being picked from a left wing cross. UEFA Europa Conference LeagueWest Ham come from behind to beat FCSB08/09/2022 AT 21:49 The jubilation inside the stadium did not last long though, with Manuel Lanzini equalising from the penalty spot shortly afterwards following a foul on Maxwel Cornet.

By the 25th minute, West Ham were into their stride and they took the lead when Gianluca Scamacca sent an absolute thunderbolt into the top corner from 20 yards. That advantage was lucky to last though, with Nicklas Helenius heading home, only for the referee to award a very harsh foul on Alphonse Areola, before Craig Dawson made it 3-1 with a towering header from Aaron Cresswell’s corner.

Ronaldo and Sancho score as United cruise to win at FC Sheriff West Ham hold on for win at Silkeborg 'He wanted that so much' — Ten Hag praises Ronaldo and Sancho after Sheriff win The second half did not have quite the same fizz as the first, with the visitors looking comfortable and happy to let Silkeborg have plenty of the ball. Indeed, there was a three minute spell when the hosts passed the ball around, but it was mainly in front of their own 18-yard box, with the move eventually breaking down when Dawson stepped in to