JUBILANT West Ham fans took to the streets last night to celebrate after their club won its first major trophy in 43 years.
Fans threw their arms into the air as Jarrod Bowen netted a last-gasp winner to crown the Irons champions of the Europa Conference League.
Supporters collapsed in tears at full-time after the 2-1 victory over Italy’s Fiorentina.
After captain Declan Rice took his place in West Ham history alongside legendary trophy-winning skippers Bobby Moore and Billy Bonds, fans filled the streets of Czechia’s capital – as well as back in London.
Footage showed supporters cheering at the top of their lungs and leaping on top of each other in excitement.
Others were seen collapsing in tears at full-time as the Irons were crowned champions.
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Many tore their shirts off as they screamed in celebration, while others had their phones in their hands – capturing the historic moment.
Adults and children alike cheered for their beloved team, closing their eyes with their arms around one another.
In Prague, where West Ham fans had earlier been ambushed by Italia ultra hooligans, the streets overflowed with Hammers.
Back home was no different, with maroon and blue shirts spilling out of pubs.
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Inside Prague’s bars, fans leapt onto tables, kissing each other as tears streamed down their faces.
Many could be heard singing: “West Ham are massive everywhere we go.”
Others chanted: “2-1 to the cockney boys”.
The Europa Conference League final took place at the 19,300 capacity Fortuna Arena, with West Ham receiving a ticket allocation of just 5,000.
Just hours prior to the match, supporters had been attacked in what was dubbed an unprovoked brawl.
Black-clad hooligans in hoodies and masks could be seen hurling chairs and flares toward a bar full of Irons fans.
Around 300 West Ham supporters, including families, had been drinking at the pub when they were ambushed by a gang of 100 yobs brandishing chains, belts, and bottles.
People were said to have been raced to hospital, while local police arrested the yobs on the ground.
After the match, as celebrations spilled into the streets, West Ham fans clashed with cops in riot gear.
A flare was let off in the crowd with one eye-witness saying “all hell broke loose”.
Trouble also broke out during the match in the city’s Fortuna Arena as West Ham fans hurled plastic pint pots at a Fiorentina player.
Cristiano Biraghi had blood pouring from his head after being struck as he went to take a corner.
The referee was also handed a disposable vape thrown from the crowd.
The game was West Ham’s first European final for 47 years — but concerns were raised beforehand about the prospect of trouble.
The stadium holds just 20,800 — with a mere 4,890 seats allocated to West Ham supporters.
However, an estimated 20,000 were in Prague, many heading to the fan zone.
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Many praised the reception from the Czechs and mingled with celebrity supporters such as TV chat show host James Corden, 44.
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