It was again another unforgettable European night as the team defeated Olympiacos 1-0 on Thursday night for David Moyes’ West Ham United in their UEFA Europa League match. Lucas Paqueta’s brilliant finish—in which he pounced in the ideal way to give the hosts a thrilling victory—decided a very close game.
With a 1-0 victory over Olympiacos at the London Stadium, West Ham preserved their position atop UEFA Europa League Group A thanks to a brilliant goal from Lucas Paqueta.
After losing to the same opponents in Greece two weeks prior, David Moyes’ team was hoping for a big comeback, but The Irons had to suffer extended periods of frustration before eventually penetrating a resolute visiting rearguard.
The home team struggled after the break, with James Ward-Prowse’s mishandled goal being their best effort until Paqueta scored on a volley with 17 minutes left. The Brazilian’s late run was perfectly timed, according to the VAR check, even though the goal was first disqualified for offside.
As a result of the outcome, The Hammers, who have a superior head-to-head record over Freiburg, continue to lead the pool with nine points. With four points, Olympiacos is in third place, while Backa Topola has one.
Next up in the Premier League on Sunday is West Ham’s match against Nottingham Forest. Asteras Tripolis is the opponent of Olympiacos in the Greek Superleague.
