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Anderlecht 0-1 West Ham: attack by supersub Gianluca Scamacca enough for the Hammers to increase lead in Europa League Conference group with hard-fought victory in Belgium
- West Ham narrowly defeated Anderlecht after an entertaining match in Belgium
- Gianluca Scamacca broke the deadlock in the 79th minute with a great finish
- Alphonse Areola made a late save to Wolves on loan Fabio Silva. to refuse
- Silkeborg defeated FCSB in another group match as Hammers top group by five points
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West Ham extended their lead in their Europa Conference League group as Gianluca Scamacca’s goal was enough to give them the win over Anderlecht at Lotto Park.
Both sides pushed for the win, but clear opportunities were far and few between them, as neither Alphonse Areola nor Hendrik Van Crombrugge were seriously tested. In the 39th minute, however, Said Benrahma forfeited the best chance of the first half after passing from close range following some great work from Jarrod Bowen.
The loaned Wolves striker Fabio Silva was Anderlecht’s biggest threat for the future, but struggled to find the target with his shots. But it was Hammer’s substitutes who broke through when Scamacca fired a low shot past Van Crombrugge in the 79th minute.
Anderlecht came close to equalizing shortly afterwards, but Silva was refused by Areola, as the French keeper made a stunning save to keep Hammers ahead.
Full report to follow…
Gianluca Scamacca scored for West Ham after acting as a substitute in the second half
The goal was the Italian striker’s second goal in the Europa Conference League for West Ham
On a rental basis, Wolves striker Fabio Silva was Anderlecht’s biggest threat against West Ham
West Ham winger Said Benrahma missed an open goal when he shot over in the first half
Boss David Moyes will be happy to see his West Ham side bring three points back to England