West Ham United clinched a pivotal top-two spot in Europa League Group A as Tomas Soucek’s late goal sealed a 1-0 victory against Backa Topola in Serbia on Thursday. The decisive win propels West Ham’s advancement in the tournament, showcasing their competitive prowess in Group A action.
In a decisive moment, Soucek struck one minute from time, skillfully evading his marker and executing a precise volley with his outstretched right leg to secure West Ham’s crucial 1-0 victory over Backa Topola.
Defences took center stage in a subdued match, with the hosts holding the better opportunities to break the deadlock, a narrative that persisted until the final stages of the game.
Leading the standings with 12 points, West Ham shares the pinnacle with German side Freiburg. The English team is poised to host Freiburg in the conclusive round of matches on December 14. Notably, Michael Gregoritsch’s impressive hat-trick propelled Freiburg to a secure top-two position as they convincingly triumphed over Olympiakos with a resounding 5-0 scoreline.
