Viborg 0-3 West Ham LIVE! Soucek goal - Europa Conference League result, match stream and latest updates today

West Ham rediscovered their goalscoring touch as they booked another European tour with a 3-0 win over Danish side Viborg.

The Hammers, without a point or a goal after three matches in the Premier League, ran out comfortable 6-1 winners on aggregate over the two legs of their qualifying play-off to reach the group stages of the Europa Conference League.

Italy striker Gianluca Scamacca, the £30million signing from Sassuolo, opened the scoring midway through the first half with his second goal in two European appearances.

Said Benrahma and Tomas Soucek also found the net after the break to put the seal on an ultimately comfortable evening in front of 1,000 noisy travelling fans in Denmark.

Leading 3-1 from the first leg, last season’s Europa League semi-finalists knew an early goal would settle any nerves and Soucek headed narrowly over from a corner before Scamacca’s low first-time shot was saved.

The opening goal arrived after 22 minutes when full-back Ben Johnson fed Soucek on the right wing and the Czech midfielder’s cross was expertly swept home by Scamacca at the near post.

Viborg almost equalised when former Leeds striker Jay-Roy Grot outstripped Manuel Lanzini and fizzed a shot narrowly wide.

Jakob Bonde, Viborg’s goalscorer in east London, then planted a free header straight at Hammers keeper Alphonse Areola.

And West Ham were living dangerously before half-time when Areola had to make a double save to deny Grot and Justin Lonwijk.

But they doubled their lead six minutes into the second half when Benrahma ran on to Maxwel Cornet’s through ball and slotted home.

It was three just after the hour mark when Soucek bundled home the rebound after Thilo Kehrer’s header was blocked.

Cornet should have opened his West Ham account moments later when he was teed up by Benrahma but the summer signing from Burnley somehow lifted the ball over an open goal.

Nevertheless it was a satisfying evening’s work for David Moyes’ side and their fans, who will find out where their second straight European adventure will take them when the draw is made on Friday.

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West Ham player ratings: Cornet superb in fresh Scamacca encouragement

20:12 , Jonathan Gorrie

West Ham booked their place in the Europa Conference League with a routine win away at Viborg on Thursday night.

Gianluca Scamacca, Said Benrahma and Tomas Soucek all scored as David Moyes’ side romped to 6-1 aggregate win in Denmark.

Here’s how David Moyes’ side rated in Denmark...

West Ham book much-needed morale boost with adventure to come

20:11 , Jonathan Gorrie

It will not produce the kind of glamour ties that were being churned out by the Champions League draw as West Ham were kicking off in Viborg this evening, but David Moyes’s side can at least look forward to tomorrow’s Europa Conference League equivalent knowing they have a firm and vested interest.

Leading 3-1 from last week’s first leg of this qualifying tie in London, the Irons made light work of the return as goals from Gianluca Scamacca, Said Benrahma and Tomas Soucek earned a 3-0 victory in Denmark and secured a second successive season in European competition proper with a 6-1 aggregate success.

Read Malik Ouzia’s full match report here!

FT: Viborg 0-3 West Ham (1-6 agg)

19:56 , Jonathan Gorrie

That’s it! West Ham are back in Europe after routine win in Viborg.

A first-team debut

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Quite a moment!

Moyes continues to rotate

19:39 , Jonathan Gorrie

Not a huge amount else happening, though the home fans are still making plenty of noise.

Moyes rings the changes

19:27 , Jonathan Gorrie

Antonio, Downes and Coventry on for Scamacca, Soucek and Benrahma.

CHANCE FOR WEST HAM

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67:00 - Cornet skies a shot over the bar. Should really have scored.

GOAL! Viborg 0-3 West Ham | Tomas Soucek ‘62

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62:00 - Brilliant cross from Cresswell meets Kehrer, though his header is well saved,

Luckily, Soucek is on hand for a tap-in.

West Ham correspondent Malik Ouzia

19:13 , Jonathan Gorrie

That will be job done. West Ham have been so much better in the five minutes since the break, Cornet heavily involved, and it’s a fine finish from Benrahama.

GOAL! Viborg 0-2 West Ham | Said Benrahma '

19:11 , Jonathan Gorrie

52:00 - Benrama finishes calmly after Cornet’s through ball.

Half chance for West Ham

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48:00 - Fornals is tempted by a volley, though cannot keep it down.

Back underway

19:03 , Jonathan Gorrie

West Ham just 45 minutes away from another European campaign!

HT: Viborg 0-1 West Ham

18:50 , Jonathan Gorrie

West Ham head into the break in a commanding position, although that doesn’t quite tell the whole story.

But for Areola, the situation would be slightly more concerning...

CHANCE FOR VIBORG

18:45 , Jonathan Gorrie

45:00 - Viborg almost get themselves back into it!

Brilliant double save from Areola at close range on the stroke of half-time keep West Ham in a commanding position.

West Ham correspondent Malik Ouzia

18:43 , Jonathan Gorrie

There’s the issue with using Aaron Cresswell in a back three. Presuming the player outside him isn’t of centre-back stature either, West Ham look vulnerable in the air at the back post.

A successful first-half

18:42 , Jonathan Gorrie

41:00 - Moyes will not have liked how easily Grot breezed into the box, although West Ham will be pleased about how this first-half has gone.

Viborg face an almighty task to turn this around now and will tire after the break.

Wasted free-kick

18:35 , Jonathan Gorrie

35:00 - Sorenson, however, strikes only the wall.

Risky challenge

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34:00 - Silly free-kick given away as Cresswell brings his man down just outside the box.

West Ham managing well

18:32 , Jonathan Gorrie

31:00 - Having been sent a warning a few minutes ago, Moyes’ side are now taking the tempo out of the game.

It’s not particularly pretty but, frankly, it doesn’t need to be.

CHANCE FOR VIBORG!

18:30 , Jonathan Gorrie

29:00 - Great play from Grot, who eases past Lanzini before getting his shot off, though pulls it just wide.

A warning sign...

West Ham correspondent Malik Ouzia

18:26 , Jonathan Gorrie

That might well be that. It’s Olivier Giroud-esque stuff from Gianluca Scamacca at the near-post. He gets across his man and finishes with a delightful little flick.

GOAL! Viborg 0-1 West Ham | Gianluca Scamacca ‘22

18:23 , Jonathan Gorrie

22:00 - The Italian gets his second goal for the Hammers!

Running towards the front box, Scamacca bullies a defender and hits a clever first-time finish.

West Ham correspondent Malik Ouzia

18:21 , Jonathan Gorrie

Pablo Fornals is one of the few West Ham players who have had a bright start to the season and I think we all presumed he’d be the man alongside Soucek in the middle of the park today. A surprise to see him playing as a left-wing-back, though he has occasionally done that job in the past.

Great battle

18:20 , Jonathan Gorrie

20:00 - Grot and Ogbonna are locked in a very competitive battle, with the former Leeds forward teeing up Sorenson for a shot after some good work holding the ball up.

CHANCE FOR WEST HAM

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16:00 - Scamacca looks to bend one into the far post after West Ham’s press robs Viborg playing out from the back, although it is well saved.

West Ham growing into the game

18:13 , Jonathan Gorrie

13:00 - With Lanzini in a deeper position, Moyes clearly wants a free-flowing attack to stretch the home side.

Having seen out the early storm, the Hammers are now bossing the ball.

CHANCE FOR WEST HAM

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11:00 - Soucek heads wide from the resulting free-kick.

Two seasons ago, that would have flown in.

West Ham moving up the pitch

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10:00 - Cornet wins a free-kick in a dangerous area.

Much better from Moyes’ side.

Viborg injury worry

18:09 , Jonathan Gorrie

08:00 - A break in play as Sorenson gets treatment for a cut on his face.

West Ham having to absorb

18:06 , Jonathan Gorrie

05:00 - West Ham are being forced back at the moment, struggling to get out of their own box.

Still, it’s difficult to imagine the home side will be able to keep this up.

Early scare

18:03 , Jonathan Gorrie

02:00 - Viborg almost in-behind, turning West Ham and meaning Johnson has to make a last-ditch clearance.

Quite the noise from the home support...

KICK-OFF

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We’re underway!

Closing in on kick-off

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After such a poor start to the Premier League season, West Ham have the chance to raise morale somewhat.

Surely they won’t lose this...

Quite the setting in Denmark...

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West Ham in talks to reduce beer prices after £7.60 pint outrage

17:22 , Jonathan Gorrie

Beer prices at the London Stadium are expected to be lowered in time for West Ham’s next home game after fans complained about extortionate £7.30 pints.

The cheapest pint at the Hammers’ Premier League opener against Manchester City last weekend was the most expensive in the division, costing almost a pound more than the second-dearest, at Arsenal, while at Tottenham prices start at £5.19.

The most expensive pint at West Ham set fans back £7.60, while a bottle of Coca-Cola cost a whopping £4.50.

Read the full story here!

A look inside the ground

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When is the Europa Conference League group stage draw?

16:56 , Jonathan Gorrie

West Ham will expect to have their name in the hat when the Europa Conference League group stage draw takes place.

David Moyes’ side beat Viborg 3-1 at home in the first leg of their play-off tie, and travel to Denmark as overwhelming favourites to get the job done and ensure their fans have at least three more European trips to look forward to.

Roma won the inaugural Europa Conference League last season, earning their place in the Europa League as a result, and West Ham will have high hopes of doing exactly that this campaign, even if it is has been a dreadful start to their Premier Leaugue season with three straight defeats.

Read the details in full here!

Confirmed West Ham lineup

16:45 , Jonathan Gorrie

Lucas Paqueta to West Ham: Agents in London for transfer talks

16:33 , Jonathan Gorrie

West Ham could be closing in on an eye-catching signing, with Lucas Paqueta’s agents reportedly in London for talks over a move from Lyon.

Emerson Palmieri’s first West Ham message

16:28 , Jonathan Gorrie

Emerson Palmieri sent a message to West Ham fans are completing a move from Chelsea.

The transfer will cost an initial £13m with the Hammers agreeing £2m in add-ons for Emerson, who featured in his country’s Euro 2020 triumph a year ago.

“I’m very happy to be here and to arrive here,” said Emerson, who will wear the No 33 shirt. “It’s a big challenge for me, it’s a big team, so I’m very happy to be here and I’m ready.

“Personally, since the first day I arrived here in England, I always saw the big clubs and I always watched the big games and I knew the history about West Ham. The history is so, so big for this team and so when I knew about the interest for sure I said ‘Yes, let’s go, I want to go there’ and I’m here now!

“I can’t wait to get started in a West Ham shirt.”

West Ham offered late Arsenal midfielder transfer before deadline

16:24 , Jonathan Gorrie

West Ham have been offered the chance to make a move for Ainsley Maitland-Niles, with Arsenal looking to offload the midfielder before the transfer window shuts.

The Hammers are now keeping tabs on the player, but he is currently not a priority for them. Maitland-Niles has one year left to run on his current contract at Arsenal and wants a new challenge.

He is hoping to secure an exit before the transfer window shuts for business on September 1, but so far there have not been any concrete approaches for his signature.

Read the full story here!

Moyes reveals ambitious transfer attempts: ‘Way above our station’

16:16 , Jonathan Gorrie

David Moyes has admitted West Ham have potentially been too ambitious in the transfer market this summer.

The Hammers have brought in seven first-team players so far, with Emerson Palmieri the latest signing, and there are no signs that the club plan on slowing down between now and September 1 when the window shuts.

Read the full story here!

West Ham step up Paqueta and Vanaken talks after latest bids rejected

16:09 , Jonathan Gorrie

West Ham’s hunt for an attacking midfielder looks set to go to the wire after their latest bids for Lyon star Lucas Paqueta and Club Brugge’s Hans Vanaken were rejected.

The Hammers made a €40million offer for Brazil international Paqueta, as well as a bid worth around £10m for Belgian Vanaken but both have been turned down.

Neither deal is dead, with talks continuing with both clubs, but with just a week to go until deadline day, the Irons are running low on time to complete what has been a summer-long search.

Read the full story here!

West Ham battle to avoid the unthinkable after dismal start to season

15:55 , Jonathan Gorrie

Three games, no points, no goals. In the Premier League, it has been an inauspicious start for a West Ham side with aspirations of cracking the top six but who instead sit bottom.

No Europe, too? Now, that would be unthinkable, the kind of disaster that could turn hues of early-season disgruntlement into a full-blown crisis before the end of August.

Michail Antonio’s goal as a substitute during last week’s first leg victory over Viborg means it is also the kind which should quite comfortably be averted, the Hammers taking the cushion of a 3-1 lead into tonight’s return against a side who finished seventh in the Danish top-flight last term.

Read the full story here!

Viborg vs West Ham prediction

15:49 , Jonathan Gorrie

This should be fairly routine, even if Viborg gave themselves a glimmer of hope with a goal at the London Stadium.

The greater quality and squad depth will see the Hammers through.

West Ham win, 2-1 on the night (5-2 on aggregate).

West Ham team news: Declan Rice still suspended

15:47 , Jonathan Gorrie

David Moyes, who will be back in the dugout for this game, will likely revert back to the team which served him so well in the first leg.

Gianluca Scamacca, Angelo Ogbonna, Ben Johnson and Alphonse Areola should all return. Declan Rice is still suspended.

Where to watch Viborg vs West Ham

15:44 , Jonathan Gorrie

TV channel: The match will be televised on Premier Sports 1.

Live stream: Subcribers will be able to broadcast the game via Premier League, on the website.

Live blog: You can follow all the action via Standard Sport’s live blog.

Welcome

15:41 , Jonathan Gorrie

Good afternoon and welcome to Standard Sport’s LIVE match coverage of West Ham’s trip to Viborg to decide a place in the Europa Conference League.

Kick-off at the Energi Viborg Arena in Denmark is at 6pm BST.