Match report

West Ham Defeats TSC Backa Topola 1-0 in Europa League

TSC Backa Topola
TSC Backa Topola
0–1
FT
West Ham
West Ham
Nov 30, 2023

West Ham managed to secure a vital win against TSC Backa Topola in the UEFA Europa League on November 30, clinching a 1-0 victory. Despite a competitive performance from the hosts, West Ham's single goal proved decisive, as they held off relentless pressure throughout the match.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: TSC Backa Topola 0–West Ham 1
  • • Goal Scorer: Tomáš Souček (89') for West Ham
  • • Yellow Cards: Nemanja Petrović and Josip Ćalušić (TSC Backa Topola), Pablo Fornals, Emerson Palmieri (West Ham)
  • • Substitutions included D. Mubama & S. Benrahma for West Ham; N. Kuveljić, M. Radin, U. Milovanovic for TSC Backa Topola

Lineups

TSC Backa Topola

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 12 V. Ilić (G)
  • 29 M. Cvetković (D)
  • 17 G. Antonić (D)
  • 18 N. Stojić (D)
  • 4 J. Ćalušić (D)
  • 30 N. Petrović (D)
  • 35 I. Đakovac (M)
  • 7 M. Radin (M)
  • 21 N. Kuveljić (M)
  • 9 U. Milovanović (F)
  • 32 A. Ćirković (F)

Substitutes

  • 77 J. Vlalukin
  • 37 M. Vulić
  • 27 M. Pantović
  • 88 B. Sós
  • 10 M. Mirchevski
  • 1 N. Simić
  • 44 V. Krstić
  • 23 N. Jorgić
  • 97 M. Rakonjac

West Ham

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 Ł. Fabiański (G)
  • 2 B. Johnson (D)
  • 15 K. Mavropanos (D)
  • 27 N. Aguerd (D)
  • 3 A. Cresswell (D)
  • 7 J. Ward-Prowse (M)
  • 28 T. Souček (M)
  • 10 Lucas Paquetá (M)
  • 8 Pablo Fornals (F)
  • 45 D. Mubama (F)
  • 22 S. Benrahma (F)

Substitutes

  • 18 D. Ings
  • 17 M. Cornet
  • 24 T. Kehrer
  • 33 Emerson
  • 61 L. Orford
  • 32 C. Coventry
  • 57 O. Scarles
  • 23 A. Areola
  • 51 D. Chesters
  • 21 A. Ogbonna
  • 4 K. Zouma
  • 49 J. Anang

Timeline

  1. TSC Backa Topola
    45' TSC Backa Topola Card · Yellow Card
    Nemanja Petrović

    Foul

  2. West Ham
    55' West Ham Card · Yellow Card
    Pablo Fornals

    Foul

  3. TSC Backa Topola
    63' TSC Backa Topola Card · Yellow Card
    Josip Ćalušić

    Foul

  4. West Ham
    67' West Ham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Mubama · On: D. Ings
  5. West Ham
    67' West Ham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: S. Benrahma · On: M. Cornet
  6. TSC Backa Topola
    77' TSC Backa Topola subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. Kuveljić · On: J. Vlalukin
  7. TSC Backa Topola
    77' TSC Backa Topola subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Radin · On: M. Vulić
  8. TSC Backa Topola
    77' TSC Backa Topola subst · Substitution 3
    Off: U. Milovanovic · On: M. Pantovic
  9. West Ham
    79' West Ham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Ben Johnson · On: T. Kehrer
  10. West Ham
    79' West Ham subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Cresswell · On: Emerson Palmieri
  11. TSC Backa Topola
    86' TSC Backa Topola subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Ćirković · On: B. Sós
  12. West Ham
    87' West Ham Card · Yellow Card
    Emerson Palmieri

    Foul

  13. West Ham
    89' West Ham Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Souček · Assist: M. Cornet

Match Stats

Stat TSC Backa Topola West Ham
Fouls 11 17
Pass Accuracy 80% 87%
Offsides 3 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 9 7
Corners 1 8
Total Passes 448 619
Yellow Cards 2 2
Blocked Shots 4 2
Shots on Target 3 3
xG 0.67 0.63
Shots off Target 2 2
Possession 42% 58%
Accurate Passes 360 538
Shots Inside Box 6 3
Saves 2 3
Shots Outside Box 3 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Tomáš Souček's goal in the 89th minute provided West Ham with a crucial lead, solidifying their position and allowing them to manage the game effectively.
  • ▸ TSC Backa Topola faced challenges due to early yellow cards to Nemanja Petrović (45') and Josip Ćalušić (63'), affecting their defensive solidity.