West Ham United’s UEFA Europa League run has been ended at the semi-final stage by Eintracht Frankfurt.
The Hammers travelled to Germany hopeful of overturning a 2-1 first-leg deficit, but saw their hopes evaporate in the opening 45 minutes at Deutsche Bank Park, where Aaron Cresswell was sent-off before Rafael Borré swept home to extend the hosts’ advantage.
Try as they might to battle back into the tie, David Moyes’ men were unable to find a way to goal and saw their dream of winning a first major trophy since lifting the FA Cup in 1980 shattered, as Frankfurt won 1-0 on the night and went through 3-1 on aggregate.