Match report

West Ham Defeats TSC Backa Topola 3-1 in Europa League

West Ham
West Ham
3–1
FT
TSC Backa Topola
TSC Backa Topola
Sep 21, 2023

In an impressive performance, West Ham edged out TSC Backa Topola with a 3-1 victory in their UEFA Europa League match. Despite conceding early to P. Stanic's goal for the visitors, West Ham quickly turned the tide with two goals from M. Kudus and a late finish by T. Souček. This win marks a significant stride for the Hammers in their Euro campaign.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: West Ham 3-1 TSC Backa Topola
  • • Goals: M. Kudus (66', 70') and T. Souček (82') for West Ham; P. Stanic (47') for TSC Backa Topola
  • • Yellow Cards: N. Kuveljić (32'), T. Kehrer (41')
  • • Substitutions included Emerson Palmieri, Michail Antonio out and A. Cresswell, Pablo Fornals in for West Ham

Lineups

West Ham

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Ł. Fabiański (G)
  • 24 T. Kehrer (D)
  • 15 K. Mavropanos (D)
  • 21 A. Ogbonna (D)
  • 3 A. Cresswell (D)
  • 7 J. Ward-Prowse (M)
  • 10 Lucas Paquetá (M)
  • 14 M. Kudus (M)
  • 8 Pablo Fornals (M)
  • 22 S. Benrahma (M)
  • 18 D. Ings (F)

Substitutes

  • 33 Emerson
  • 9 M. Antonio
  • 28 T. Souček
  • 17 M. Cornet
  • 27 N. Aguerd
  • 23 A. Areola
  • 5 V. Coufal
  • 45 D. Mubama
  • 49 J. Anang
  • 4 K. Zouma
  • 2 B. Johnson
  • 32 C. Coventry

TSC Backa Topola

Formation: 5-3-2

Starting XI

  • 1 N. Simić (G)
  • 29 M. Cvetković (D)
  • 25 M. Đorđević (D)
  • 18 N. Stojić (D)
  • 17 G. Antonić (D)
  • 30 N. Petrović (D)
  • 14 P. Stanić (M)
  • 7 M. Radin (M)
  • 21 N. Kuveljić (M)
  • 8 S. Jovanović (F)
  • 35 I. Đakovac (F)

Substitutes

  • 44 V. Krstić
  • 32 A. Ćirković
  • 37 M. Vulić
  • 97 M. Rakonjac
  • 10 M. Mirchevski
  • 9 U. Milovanović
  • 77 J. Vlalukin
  • 27 M. Pantović
  • 88 B. Sós
  • 23 N. Jorgić
  • 12 V. Ilić

Timeline

  1. TSC Backa Topola
    32' TSC Backa Topola Card · Yellow Card
    N. Kuveljić

    Argument

  2. West Ham
    41' West Ham Card · Yellow Card
    T. Kehrer

    Foul

  3. West Ham
    46' West Ham subst · Substitution 1
    Off: A. Cresswell · On: Emerson Palmieri
  4. TSC Backa Topola
    47' TSC Backa Topola Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Stanic
  5. West Ham
    61' West Ham subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Pablo Fornals · On: Michail Antonio
  6. West Ham
    66' West Ham Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Kudus · Assist: S. Benrahma
  7. TSC Backa Topola
    69' TSC Backa Topola subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Mateja Đorđević · On: V. Krstić
  8. West Ham
    70' West Ham Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Kudus · Assist: J. Ward-Prowse
  9. West Ham
    77' West Ham subst · Substitution 3
    Off: D. Ings · On: T. Souček
  10. TSC Backa Topola
    80' TSC Backa Topola subst · Substitution 2
    Off: I. Đakovac · On: A. Ćirković
  11. TSC Backa Topola
    80' TSC Backa Topola subst · Substitution 3
    Off: N. Kuveljić · On: M. Vulić
  12. TSC Backa Topola
    81' TSC Backa Topola subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Nemanja Petrović · On: M. Rakonjac
  13. West Ham
    82' West Ham Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Souček · Assist: J. Ward-Prowse
  14. West Ham
    86' West Ham subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Lucas Paquetá · On: M. Cornet
  15. TSC Backa Topola
    90'+2 TSC Backa Topola subst · Substitution 5
    Off: S. Jovanović · On: M. Mirchevski

Match Stats

Stat West Ham TSC Backa Topola
Fouls 7 7
Pass Accuracy 89% 69%
Offsides 3 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 23 9
Corners 12 4
Total Passes 633 251
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 6 1
Shots on Target 8 4
xG 1.63 0.55
Shots off Target 9 4
Possession 72% 28%
Accurate Passes 561 172
Shots Inside Box 16 6
Saves 3 5
Shots Outside Box 7 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ West Ham's quick response after conceding to P. Stanic was key; M. Kudus scored two goals within five minutes (66', 70') to reverse the momentum in favor of West Ham.
  • ▸ T. Souček's late goal sealed the victory for West Ham, ensuring a comfortable lead and ending any chances of comeback from TSC Backa Topola.