West Ham Thrash Freiburg 5-0 in Europa League

Match Report: Hosts Continue Scoring Streak

West Ham United put in a stunning performance to thrash SC Freiburg 5-0 in the Europa League on March 14, 2024, at London Stadium. The victory sends the Hammers into the quarter-finals of the competition.

Paqueta and Bowen Lead the Charge

Lucas Paqueta and Jarrod Bowen were the stars of the show for West Ham. Paqueta opened the scoring in the 15th minute with a beautiful solo effort, dribbling past several Freiburg defenders before slotting the ball into the net. Bowen doubled the lead just five minutes later with a powerful strike from outside the box.

Mohammed Kudus put the game to bed with two late goals in the 80th and 82nd minutes. The goals were a testament to West Ham's relentless attacking intent, which saw them create numerous chances throughout the match.

Euphoric Moyes Praises Team's Achievement

West Ham manager David Moyes was understandably delighted with his team's performance. "It was a brilliant achievement," he said. "We played some excellent football and thoroughly deserved the win."

The victory continues West Ham's impressive form this season. They have now scored in every game they have played, and are one of the most in-form teams in Europe.