West Ham Favourites To Win Europa Conference League After First-Leg Victory

West Ham beat AZ Alkmaar at the London Stadium in their Europa Conference League semi-final first-leg. The win puts West Ham Conference League winner odds to 8/11.

The London Stadium was bouncing as West Ham took part in a European semi-final with a place in the final two games away.

However, the atmosphere wasn’t matched with the perfect start. The Dutch visitors, followed in mass, took the lead. Tijjani Reijnders slotted home to send the visiting fans wild.

AZ Alkmaar in London today ahead of the match against West Ham United tonight👏🏻🇳🇱 pic.twitter.com/wtrIdEVzAI

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West Ham, who have done all but secured their Premier League safety, regrouped in the second half.

After the hour mark, West Ham won a penalty. Saïd Benrahma stepped up to equalise for the Hammers.

Saïd Benrahma levels from the spot!

Game on at the London Stadium 💪#UECL pic.twitter.com/9rZMiarRdE

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With the game looking like it was heading for a draw, West Ham got a corner. The ball fell to Declan Rice who put it back into the area, the ball fumbled around until Michail Antonio smashed home.

West Ham have turned it around! ⚒

Michael Antonio bundles the ball home from close-range to put the Hammers ahead!#UECL pic.twitter.com/vImzpdL3tO

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West Ham managed the last 15 minutes well to see home their 2-1 lead. They now need to finish the job off next Thursday when they travel to Holland.

Even though there is still one game left to play, West Ham conference league winner odds looks positive.

West Ham Conference League Winners Odds: Will They Go All The Way?

The Conference League has been a welcome break from their Premier League struggles. But now it looks like things are getting serious for the Hammers.

They’re taking a 2-1 lead back to Holland, and they’ll fight for their lives to make sure they reach the final. However, it’ll be a tough job at the AFAS stadium, where AZ Alkmaar have been strong this season.

If they are to get passed this test, they’ll have to face either Basel or Fiorentina. Basel won the first-leg 2-1 away in Italy. They’ll be confident they can book their spot in the final when they host Fiorentina next Thursday.

West Ham Conference League Winners Odds