The Hammers fired back with three goals before half-time—a Manuel Lanzini penalty, a thunderous 20-yard "rocket" from Gianluca Scamacca , and a trademark Craig Dawson header.
When West Ham was drawn against Danish side Silkeborg IF in Group B, few realized these matches would perfectly capture the "never-say-die" spirit that eventually led the Hammers to victory in Prague. 1. The High-Scoring Thriller in Denmark (Sept 15, 2022) Silkeborg 2-3 West Ham United West Ham United v. Silkeborg IF
The return leg in London was a more controlled affair, though the narrow scoreline didn't fully reflect West Ham's dominance. The Hammers fired back with three goals before
Once again, Manuel Lanzini was clinical from the spot, scoring the only goal of the game in the 24th minute after a foul on Maxwel Cornet. The High-Scoring Thriller in Denmark (Sept 15, 2022)
The matches between and Silkeborg IF during the 2022/23 UEFA Europa Conference League were pivotal steps on the Hammers' path to their first major European trophy in decades.
A late goal from Søren Tengstedt set up a tense finale, but David Moyes’ men held firm to secure three vital points. 2. Clinical at the London Stadium (Oct 27, 2022) Final Score: West Ham United 1-0 Silkeborg