In a pivotal Europa League clash, Freiburg secured a 1-0 victory over West Ham, marking their third time lucky against the Hammers. Michael Gregoritsch scored the decisive goal in the 81st minute. The match, held in Germany, was closely contested and included a significant moment deep into added time when West Ham was denied a penalty following a lengthy VAR check, leaving David Moyes fuming over the denied opportunity. This first-leg defeat puts West Ham's aspirations in jeopardy, as Freiburg takes a lead into the second leg with hopes of reaching the Europa League quarter-finals. Critics noted that West Ham, described as 'Toothless Hammers', had few complaints and only really had themselves to blame after what looked like a drab draw curdled into a damaging defeat.
David Moyes reckoned West Ham deserved a penalty late on in their Europa League clash with SC Freiburg, and here's why ⤵️ https://t.co/hYBSerfFiJ
West Ham only really had themselves to blame in Freiburg #whufc https://t.co/yn0N8trZcL
Freiburg 1 West Ham 0 West Ham could have few complaints, when what looked like a drab draw curdled into a damaging defeat and gave Freiburg hope of reaching the Europa League quarter-finals ⬇️ Tap below | ✍️ @TomAllnutt_ https://t.co/SBiJNjjGJo
Gregoritsch gives Freiburg first-leg lead as West Ham denied late penalty https://t.co/w1qvKF5lBz
David Moyes fumes as West Ham denied just desserts of a late penalty in Freiburg defeat | @MikeWaltersMGM https://t.co/KFKCjGjyLZ https://t.co/iIT8IXVCpp
Freiburg 1-0 West Ham: Toothless Hammers denied last-minute penalty as late goal leaves Europa League hopes in doubt https://t.co/upASeSrylF https://t.co/upASeSrylF
Freiburg 1-0 West Ham ⚽ David Moyes' side have it all to do after defeat in the first leg. https://t.co/hFQBj2bWqJ
FT in Germany! Freiburg 1-0 West Ham Third time lucky for the Bundesliga side against the Hammers! #UEL https://t.co/pFOCAIl78F
Lengthy VAR check deep into added time in Freiburg! But it's 𝗻𝗼 𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘁𝘆 for West Ham! #UEL https://t.co/FPe6C9vuAM
Freiburg 1-0 West Ham ⚽ Substitute Michael Gregoritsch taps in to give the hosts the lead in the 81st minute in the first leg. https://t.co/tjwnp7maT1
Freiburg take the lead! West Ham trail in Germany! #UEL https://t.co/PWHMiy0Kys
Freiburg v West Ham is up next on Virgin Media Two! #UEL https://t.co/bx2WX4zy8J
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