Breaking: West Ham United clinch first Europa Conference League trophy

Moyes celebrates West ham Europa victory

Jarrod Bowen has sealed his place in West Ham folklore as his 90th-minute strike sealed Europa Conference League glory against Fiorentina.

The Hammers edged out their Italian opponents 2-1 in Prague to win their first trophy since 1980, while also booking a Europa League spot for next season.

Incredibly, Bowen is the first Englishman to score a winner in a European final since Alan Smith for Arsenal in the 1994 European Cup Winners’ Cup.

David Moyes’ side took the lead just after the hour mark through Said Benrahma’s penalty.

But Fiorentina equalised almost immediately after thanks to Giacomo Bonaventura’s smart volley.

And just when the game looked to be heading into extra-time, Bowen latched onto a Lucas Paqueta through ball to calmly slot the ball home.

It sparked wild celebrations from the players and fans as Moyes channelled his inner-Jose Mourinho to sprint down the touchline.

Fiorentina pressed in search of a late strike, but it was to no avail as the Hammers finally ended 43 years of hurt.

There were ugly scenes in the first half when Fiorentina skipper Cristiano Biraghi was hit on the head by an object from a West Ham that caused him to bleed.

Cups and vape pens were thrown on the pitch, which saw Hammers skipper Declan Rice – in his potential last match for the club – try to calm down the travelling supporters.

The East London outfit failed to lose a single match in the tournament – winning all but one of their 13 matches.

The only match they failed to win was in their quarter-final first leg away at Gent.