• FIORENTINA RATINGS: Pietro Terracciano, 6 – Called into action inside two minutes with a routine stop to deny Antonio, and that was the only shot on target of the opening 45 minutes. Comprehensively beaten from the spot by Benrahma’s piledriver and Bowen’s late effort. Reuters
    FIORENTINA RATINGS: Pietro Terracciano, 6 – Called into action inside two minutes with a routine stop to deny Antonio, and that was the only shot on target of the opening 45 minutes. Comprehensively beaten from the spot by Benrahma’s piledriver and Bowen’s late effort. Reuters
  • Dodo, 6 – Forced to endure a couple of frustrating exchanges with Benrahma, who caught him in the face in a 50/50 challenge and was then wrongly awarded a corner kick after knocking the ball behind with a heavy touch. Largely untested, but lacked a little composure. Reuters
    Dodo, 6 – Forced to endure a couple of frustrating exchanges with Benrahma, who caught him in the face in a 50/50 challenge and was then wrongly awarded a corner kick after knocking the ball behind with a heavy touch. Largely untested, but lacked a little composure. Reuters
  • Nikola Milenkovic, 6 – Produced a strong header to turn Emerson’s in-swinging corner behind as West Ham applied some rare pressure. Should have hit the target with another header in the opposite box and went into the book for cynically pulling back Paqueta. Reuters
    Nikola Milenkovic, 6 – Produced a strong header to turn Emerson’s in-swinging corner behind as West Ham applied some rare pressure. Should have hit the target with another header in the opposite box and went into the book for cynically pulling back Paqueta. Reuters
  • Luca Ranieri, 7 – Had the better of Antonio in a frustrating first half for the West Ham forward but he was withdrawn for the closing stages in favour of fresh legs. PA
    Luca Ranieri, 7 – Had the better of Antonio in a frustrating first half for the West Ham forward but he was withdrawn for the closing stages in favour of fresh legs. PA
  • Cristiano Biraghi, 7 – Talk about being involved in the game’s talking points. The defender needed treatment after being struck by a missile thrown from the West Ham fans behind the goal, and he gifted the Hammers the lead from 12 yards after handling in the box. Reuters
    Cristiano Biraghi, 7 – Talk about being involved in the game’s talking points. The defender needed treatment after being struck by a missile thrown from the West Ham fans behind the goal, and he gifted the Hammers the lead from 12 yards after handling in the box. Reuters
  • Giacomo Bonaventura, 9 – Constantly looked to turn the screw in the middle of the park and he sent the Fiorentina faithful wild when he brilliantly arrowed his effort into the corner to level the scores. Didn’t deserve to be on the losing side. AFP
    Giacomo Bonaventura, 9 – Constantly looked to turn the screw in the middle of the park and he sent the Fiorentina faithful wild when he brilliantly arrowed his effort into the corner to level the scores. Didn’t deserve to be on the losing side. AFP
  • Sofyan Amrabat, 8 – Another important cog in a well-oiled Fiorentina midfield that refused to relinquish control for much of the tie, although he too saw yellow for a high - and unnecessary - challenge on the advancing Emerson. AP
    Sofyan Amrabat, 8 – Another important cog in a well-oiled Fiorentina midfield that refused to relinquish control for much of the tie, although he too saw yellow for a high - and unnecessary - challenge on the advancing Emerson. AP
  • Rolando Mandragora, 7 – Went for the spectacular when he took aim from 30 yards with a well-struck effort, but one that was off target. Should have completed the turnaround when he flashed his effort wide. AFP
    Rolando Mandragora, 7 – Went for the spectacular when he took aim from 30 yards with a well-struck effort, but one that was off target. Should have completed the turnaround when he flashed his effort wide. AFP
  • Nicolas Gonzalez, 8 – Lively. The forward picked out Cabral smartly with a cross from the right only for the latter to see his effort superbly blocked, but moments later it was his header that was picked up by the brilliant Bonaventura for the equaliser. AP
    Nicolas Gonzalez, 8 – Lively. The forward picked out Cabral smartly with a cross from the right only for the latter to see his effort superbly blocked, but moments later it was his header that was picked up by the brilliant Bonaventura for the equaliser. AP
  • Luka Jovic, 6 – Started ahead of top scorer Cabral as Vincenzo Italiano opted for European experience. The former Real Madrid man seemed to come alive in the box but struggled to create clear opportunities and when he had the ball in the net the flag was soon up. AFP
    Luka Jovic, 6 – Started ahead of top scorer Cabral as Vincenzo Italiano opted for European experience. The former Real Madrid man seemed to come alive in the box but struggled to create clear opportunities and when he had the ball in the net the flag was soon up. AFP
  • Christian Kouame, 5 – Failed to provide much in the way of an attacking threat despite his side’s complete control of the ball, and he was replaced just past the hour mark. Reuters
    Christian Kouame, 5 – Failed to provide much in the way of an attacking threat despite his side’s complete control of the ball, and he was replaced just past the hour mark. Reuters
  • SUBS: Arthur Cabral (on for Jovic, 45'), 6 – The prolific former Basel man had 25 goals in 41 European appearances prior to kick off, but he was unable to add to his impressive tally and struck his best effort into the body of Kehrer. AFP
    SUBS: Arthur Cabral (on for Jovic, 45'), 6 – The prolific former Basel man had 25 goals in 41 European appearances prior to kick off, but he was unable to add to his impressive tally and struck his best effort into the body of Kehrer. AFP
  • Riccardo Saponara (on for Kouame, 62'), 5 – Had little more impact than the man he replaced. EPA
    Riccardo Saponara (on for Kouame, 62'), 5 – Had little more impact than the man he replaced. EPA
  • Igor Julio (on for Ranieri, 84'), N/R – Experienced a defender’s worst nightmare when he was brought on to tighten things up at the back, only to concede a 90th-minute winner in a European cup final. AFP
    Igor Julio (on for Ranieri, 84'), N/R – Experienced a defender’s worst nightmare when he was brought on to tighten things up at the back, only to concede a 90th-minute winner in a European cup final. AFP
  • Antonin Barak, (on for Mandragora, 90'), N/R – Handed a late cameo in the 93rd minute. EPA
    Antonin Barak, (on for Mandragora, 90'), N/R – Handed a late cameo in the 93rd minute. EPA
  • WEST HAM RATINGS: Alphonse Areola, 7 – Produced a wonderful save to tip away Kouame’s header at full stretch in the dying seconds of the first half, and he showed good hands to hold onto a stinging drive from Amrabat late in the second. AP
    WEST HAM RATINGS: Alphonse Areola, 7 – Produced a wonderful save to tip away Kouame’s header at full stretch in the dying seconds of the first half, and he showed good hands to hold onto a stinging drive from Amrabat late in the second. AP
  • Vladimir Coufal, 7 – Denied the Italian side a certain opener with a brave, stooping header at the far post, and that set the tone for a solid display from the experienced defender, who played a pivotal role in keeping the Serie A side at arm’s length late on. AFP
    Vladimir Coufal, 7 – Denied the Italian side a certain opener with a brave, stooping header at the far post, and that set the tone for a solid display from the experienced defender, who played a pivotal role in keeping the Serie A side at arm’s length late on. AFP
  • Kurt Zouma, 7 – Had little to do in a contest where chances were few and far between despite the frantic atmosphere. Withdrawn on the hour mark having picked up a knock, although he unsurprisingly managed to recover for the celebrations. AP
    Kurt Zouma, 7 – Had little to do in a contest where chances were few and far between despite the frantic atmosphere. Withdrawn on the hour mark having picked up a knock, although he unsurprisingly managed to recover for the celebrations. AP
  • Nayef Aguerd, 7 – Invited some early pressure with a scruffy ball out from the back but he was on hand to quickly charge down an effort from the lively Jovic with a massive block. Harshly booked for an aerial duel with Gonzalez that looked like a 50/50. Reuters
    Nayef Aguerd, 7 – Invited some early pressure with a scruffy ball out from the back but he was on hand to quickly charge down an effort from the lively Jovic with a massive block. Harshly booked for an aerial duel with Gonzalez that looked like a 50/50. Reuters
  • Emerson, 8 – In with a shout for West Ham’s man of the match. Showed beautiful feet to glide past his man on the left as West Ham looked to build and caused problems with some marauding runs forward. A European hat-trick for the Champions League, Europa League and now Conference League winner. PA
    Emerson, 8 – In with a shout for West Ham’s man of the match. Showed beautiful feet to glide past his man on the left as West Ham looked to build and caused problems with some marauding runs forward. A European hat-trick for the Champions League, Europa League and now Conference League winner. PA
  • Tomas Soucek, 6 – The Czech international struggled to give his team a foothold in the game as the Italian side comfortably enjoyed the lion’s share of possession, although he was inches away from grabbing a bizarre goal with a looping flick-on from outside the box. AFP
    Tomas Soucek, 6 – The Czech international struggled to give his team a foothold in the game as the Italian side comfortably enjoyed the lion’s share of possession, although he was inches away from grabbing a bizarre goal with a looping flick-on from outside the box. AFP
  • Declan Rice, 9 – If this was his final game in a West Ham shirt then it’s some way to go out. The 24-year-old produced a captain’s display with a calm, composed performance and deservedly follows the great Bobby Moore into the Hammers’ history books. Getty
    Declan Rice, 9 – If this was his final game in a West Ham shirt then it’s some way to go out. The 24-year-old produced a captain’s display with a calm, composed performance and deservedly follows the great Bobby Moore into the Hammers’ history books. Getty
  • Lucas Paqueta, 8 – Like Soucek, he struggled to make his mark for 89 minutes, but nobody seems to mind too much when you provide the match-winning assist in the final seconds of normal time. It was a lovely threaded pass, too. PA
    Lucas Paqueta, 8 – Like Soucek, he struggled to make his mark for 89 minutes, but nobody seems to mind too much when you provide the match-winning assist in the final seconds of normal time. It was a lovely threaded pass, too. PA
  • Jarrod Bowen, 9 – What a journey it’s been for the ex-Hereford man, who delivered last-gasp European glory when he raced through and calmly slotted beyond Terracciano to send the West Ham fans behind the goal into raptures. The stuff dreams are made of. AFP
    Jarrod Bowen, 9 – What a journey it’s been for the ex-Hereford man, who delivered last-gasp European glory when he raced through and calmly slotted beyond Terracciano to send the West Ham fans behind the goal into raptures. The stuff dreams are made of. AFP
  • Michail Antonio, 6 – Struck a tame effort straight at the goalkeeper as West Ham started quickly, but he failed to provide a sticking point when the ball was played to feet. Much more effective when he looked to run in behind. Getty
    Michail Antonio, 6 – Struck a tame effort straight at the goalkeeper as West Ham started quickly, but he failed to provide a sticking point when the ball was played to feet. Much more effective when he looked to run in behind. Getty
  • Said Benrahma, 7 – Rightfully booked for an obvious dive, but he bounced back to thunder West Ham ahead from the spot with an ice-cool penalty. PA
    Said Benrahma, 7 – Rightfully booked for an obvious dive, but he bounced back to thunder West Ham ahead from the spot with an ice-cool penalty. PA
  • SUBS: Thilo Kehrer. Reuters
    SUBS: Thilo Kehrer. Reuters
  • Pablo Fornals (on for Benrahma, 76'), N/R – The Hammers’ fan-favourite injected some vital energy from the bench. PA
    Pablo Fornals (on for Benrahma, 76'), N/R – The Hammers’ fan-favourite injected some vital energy from the bench. PA
  • Angelo Ogbonna (on for Antonio, 90'), N/R – Hauled on to eat up some vital seconds and repel the inevitable Fiorentina kitchen sink deep into stoppage time. Getty
    Angelo Ogbonna (on for Antonio, 90'), N/R – Hauled on to eat up some vital seconds and repel the inevitable Fiorentina kitchen sink deep into stoppage time. Getty

Fiorentina v West Ham Europa Conference League final ratings: Amrabat 8; Bowen 9


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Jarrod Bowen's dramatic 90th-minute goal secured West Ham their first major European trophy since 1965 with a 2-1 win over Fiorentina in the Europa Conference League final on Wednesday.

It is the second European trophy for West Ham after they won the now defunct Cup Winners' Cup 58 years ago with a team including England World Cup heroes Bobby Moore and Geoff Hurst.

Bowen picked up a superb through ball from Lucas Paqueta, before sending a low shot past a helpless Pietro Terracciano in the Fiorentina goal.

Said Benrahma had opened the scoring for West Ham in Prague as he blasted a penalty past Terracciano on 62 minutes after VAR had caught Cristiano Biraghi handling the ball trying to stop Bowen in the box.

Giacomo Bonaventura levelled five minutes later, beating West Ham goalkeeper Alphonse Areola with a fine, low right-footed effort.

Bonaventura capitalised on a superb header back from Nicolas Gonzalez who had leapt over West Ham full-back Emerson.

The champions' name will be the second ever on the Conference League trophy following Roma, who won the maiden edition of the competition last year.

West Ham have also clinched a spot in next season's Europa League with the win, while Fiorentina will miss out on European competition after finishing eighth in the Serie A.

West Ham's previous major trophy was back in 1980 when they won the FA Cup.

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