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      Frankfurt 1 West Ham 0 (agg 3-1) LIVE RESULT: Cresswell and Moyes dismissal’s add to Irons Europa League hammer blow

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      WEST HAM’S European dreams have been shattered as they were comfortably beaten by German outfit Eintracht Frankfurt.Aaron Cresswell’s 19th minute sending off made the Hammer’s task incredibly difficult.
      And Rafael Borre was on the end of a beautiful team goal which ultimately knocked the wind out of West Ham’s sails.
      Follow ALL the action with our live blog below…

      RESULT: Frankfurt 1-0 West Ham (3-1 on agg)
      TV/Live stream: BT Sport 1 HD and BT Sport Ultimate
      Frankfurt XI: Trapp; Tuta, Hunteregger, N’Dicka, Knauff, Sow, Rode, Kostic; Hauge, Borre, Kamada
      West Ham XI: Areola; Coufal, Dawson, Zouma, Cresswell; Rice, Soucek; Bowen, Lanzini, Fornals; Antonio

      That’s all from Frankfurt
      The bubble has burst. The dream has died.
      West Ham United’s memorable Europa League cup run has come to a disappointing end at the penultimate hurdle after they were beaten 3-1 on aggregate by Eintracht Frankfurt in the semi-final.
      The Hammers arrived in Germany needing to win, but that difficult task was made almost impossible by Aaron Cresswell’s early red card.
      The Londoners scrapped right to the end, but didn’t have enough to overcome their Bundesliga opponents, and have instead been left to rue what might have been.
      That, as it turns out, is a place in the final against Glasgow Rangers that will take place in the Spanish city of Seville on May 18.
      And while West Ham won’t be there, we will be to ensure that you don’t miss a kick of the action.
      Until then, thanks for joining us, and goodnight.
      Extra! Read all about it!
      It’s almost time to bid auf wiedersehen to Frankfurt, but before we go let’s recap on this ultimately disappointing evening when West Ham have been knocked out of the Europa League.
      Here’s Jordan Davies’ match report of Eintracht Frankfurt’s 3-1 aggregate win in the semi-final.
      With a mountain already to climb after a first leg 2-1 loss at the London Stadium, a grip on a first major European final for 46 years was lost after Aaron Cresswell’s 19th-minute red card.
      Moyes rues the small things
      West Ham manager David Moyes had nothing but praise for his players following their Europa League semi-final exit in Frankfurt.
      The Hammers boss felt his side did not get the rub of some refereeing decisions on the night, and it was the minor details that ultimately cost them.
      I’m really disappointed. Things didn’t go for us on the night, small things didn’t happen, but I am really proud of the players. How they played with ten men was fantastic. They stayed in it when other teams would have folded. These boys are great.
      I thought we tried and created chances. I actually thought we had better chances than Frankfurt, but we congratulate them. They go through, we don’t, and we give them our best wishes.
      I don’t feel any [pride] at the moment. I just feel disappointment as I felt this was our chance. We have played better teams probably than Frankfurt. Let’s be honest, we probably lost the game in the first 30 seconds at the London Stadium when we conceded. We were chasing the game since then.
      We have enjoyed being in the competition, but I’m not sure we have enjoyed the officiating. We have a pretty good team so I think we can try again. We will try to be a bit wiser and can hopefully do it more often.David MoyesBT Sport

      Frankfurt ready to repeat history
      Eintracht Frankfurt’s last European honour was the 1980 UEFA Cup, and the German side now have the opportunity to claim the competition that that tournament became.
      Now the Europa League, the Eagles are back in the final and will be hoping to repeat the success that saw them beat Borussia Monchengladbach on away goals 42 years ago.
      Credit: @Squawka Twitter
      Gutted Rice: we gave everything
      West Ham captain Declan Rice was a disappointed figure as he faced up to the cameras at the final whistle, but insisted he and his teammates did all they could in testing conditions.
      We’re gutted in there. We’ve come so far as a group, and have given everything this year. We’re not the biggest of squads, and to keep playing week in, week out over 50 games a season after last year is hard.
      I’m proud as well. To go down to ten men, and put in that shift. Many teams would have lost three and four, but the way we still tried to defend and get forward with a man less emphasised everything that West Ham is about. We’ll fight to the end. I’m gutted but proud of everyone.Declan RiceBT Sport

      One may night in Seville
      Eintracht Frankfurt of Germany will play Glasgow Rangers of Scotland in the final of the Europa League.
      The Scottish Premiership side overcame a 1-0 first leg deficit to beat RB Leipzig 3-1 at Ibrox, and progress 3-2 on aggregate.
      The final will now take place in Seville on the evening of Wednesday, May 18.
      Match stats from Deutsche Bank Park
      The ten men of West Ham huffed and puffed in Frankfurt, but their six attempts on target barely stung the gloves of Kevin Trapp in the home side’s goal.

      Full time – Frankfurt 1-0 West Ham (agg 3-1)
      The final whistle goes and the fans stream on to the pitch to celebrate that Eintracht Frankfurt are in the Europa League final!
      The Germans were the better side over both legs of this semi-final, but were undoubtedly helped by the early red card shown to West Ham’s Aaron Cresswell.
      An uphill task for the Hammers became that much harder at that point, and their dream of European glory now lies in tatters in Germany.
      David Moyes will have to pick his players up, and doo all he can to ensure that days like these become more frequent in years to come.

      Frankfurt 1-0 West Ham (agg 3-1)
      90+3. Inside five minutes of stoppage time, and Bowen curls in one final effort straight at the the home goalkeeper.
      Meanwhile, the Frankfurt fans are congregating around the advertising hoardings. Are we going to see a celebratory pitch invasion at full time?
      Frankfurt 1-0 West Ham (agg 3-1)
      90. So close!
      West Ham’s best chance of the night comes from a set-piece as Soucek gets up highest to meet Bowen’s corner.
      The Czech powers his header goalwards, but it drops the wrong side of Trapp’s right-hand post. He really should have scored!

      Frankfurt 1-0 West Ham (agg 3-1)
      88. A chance for Antonio to set up a grandstand finish!
      The forward gets on the end of Rice’s ball over the top, does well to bring it down, and then fires straight at Trapp.
      What a moment that could have been!
      Frankfurt 1-0 West Ham (agg 3-1) – West Ham substitution
      86. Time is running out for the Hammers, who throw on Andriy Yarmolenko in place of Vladimir Coufal.
      Frankfurt 1-0 West Ham (agg 3-1)
      84. Soucek tries to help Tuta on his way by dragging the defender off the pitch after he had gone down with cramp.
      The Brazilian isn’t having it, and uses his remaining strength to remain just inside the touchline.
      What’s the German for game management?
      Frankfurt 1-0 West Ham (agg 3-1)
      81. It’s all kicking off again! Benrahma dribbles into the area – and ultimately out of play – but the home players aren’t happy because they were expecting West Ham to return the ball.
      Frankfurt had put the ball out so one of their injured players could receive treatment.

      Frankfurt 1-0 West Ham (agg 3-1)
      80. That red card will mean a suspension for David Moyes the next time West Ham make it into Europe – whenever that may be.
      Frankfurt 1-0 West Ham (agg 3-1) – David Moyes red card
      78. West Ham’s frustrating night goes from bad to worse as their manager is shown a red card by referee Jesus Gil Manzano.
      A melee ensues on the touchline as a Frankfurt substitute fails to return the ball, and leads to the Hammers bossing booting it in the direction of the home dugout.
      As well as the red card for Moyes, there are yellows shown to another member of the Hammers’ coaching team and to one of the home side’s reserves.

      Frankfurt 1-0 West Ham (agg 3-1)
      76. The Hammers are having a go without throwing the kitchen sink at Frankfurt.
      A couple of corners come and go on the left, and all they have to show for them is the sight of Craig Dawson trying to bundle his way through a packed penalty area.
      Frankfurt 1-0 West Ham (agg 3-1) – West Ham substitution
      74. Finally, a second change for the Hammers.
      Said Benrehma is on for Pablo Fornals.
      Frankfurt 1-0 West Ham (agg 3-1)
      72. Kostic drifts in off the left, and catches everyone out by going for goal with an audacious effort from 30 yards.
      As Areola scampers back in the direction of his right-hand post, the ball whistles a yard wide.
      Frankfurt 1-0 West Ham (agg 3-1)
      70. Another corker of an Antonio cross has the home side worried, but it’s expertly dealt with by Trapp, who dives off his line to push off the toes of Bowen.

      Frankfurt 1-0 West Ham (agg 3-1)
      69. As we approach the final stages, Frankfurt appear to have actually dropped a little deep, and are presenting West Ham with plenty of possession.
      Frankfurt 1-0 West Ham (agg 3-1)
      67. The travelling West Ham fans appear to be growing increasingly frustrated.
      Whether that’s to do with the situation that they’re in, or their manager’s seeming inactivity to change it, who knows?
      Actually, we all know. It’s both.
      Frankfurt 1-0 West Ham (agg 3-1) – Rode yellow card
      65. The Frankfurt captain goes into the referee’s book with a cynical late slide on Bowen.
      The midfielder accepts the yellow, but will be careful not to do anything that will threaten his place in the final.
      Frankfurt 1-0 West Ham (agg 3-1)
      63. The home fans continue to raise the roof inside Deutsche Bank Park.
      They know they’re just 27 minutes away from a European final.
      Frankfurt 1-0 West Ham (agg 3-1)
      62. Antonio now goes chasing a long ball down the right flank.
      The forward has done some running tonight, and must be exhausted.
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      Europa League final 2022: Date, kick-off time and TV channel plus Europa Conference League final

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      GRAB your popcorn football lovers as we are just WEEKS away from the Europa League final – and the showpiece in Seville has been set.West Ham United have been strong contenders throughout the tournament.
      West Ham were knocked out of the Europa League semi-final by FrankfurtCredit: Getty
      Rangers successfully overturned a one-goal deficit to book their place in SevilleCredit: Willie Vass
      But Aaron Cresswell’s 19th minute sending off, contributed to them being comfortably knocked out by Eintracht Frankfurt.
      Elsewhere, Rangers had an uphill battle of overturning a one-goal deficit to beat German outfit RB Leipzig.
      However they managed to do so and in the most dramatic of circumstances too – booking their flight to Seville later on this month.
      When is the Europa League final?
      Europe’s secondary club competition is set to conclude on Wednesday, May 18.
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      The match is scheduled to kick-off at 8pm UK time – 9pm in Seville, Spain.
      Ramon Sanchez-Pizjuan Stadium will be designated venue for the final showdown which can around 42,000 spectators.
      Ironically, the venue belongs to Spanish outfit Sevilla who have won this competition a record SIX times.
      Extra-time and penalties are available if the two teams cannot be separated after 120 minutes.
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      What TV channel is the Europa League final on and can I live stream it?
      The Europa League final will be broadcasted live on BT Sport 1 HD and BT Sport Ultimate.
      BT Sport are yet to announced what time the coverage commences from but it is usually one hour before kick-off which is at 8pm UK time.
      Subscription members will have the option to stream the game live via the BT Sport website or BT Sport app.
      Can I buy tickets for the Europa League final?
      UEFA have provided supporters with the option to apply for the showpiece event through their official ticket portal.
      However, fans can only apply for a maximum of two tickets in the same category until April 28, 2022 – 1pm UK time (2pm in Paris)
      And all tickets will be delivered as mobile tickets to a dedicated IOS/Android app.
      For further details on ticket pricing, head to the official UEFA ticket portal.
      What about the Europa Conference League final?
      The Europa Conference League final is happening on Wednesday, May 25.
      BT Sport will be broadcasting ALL the live action with the coverage time yet to be announced.
      Arena Kombetare in Albania will be the venue for the final showpiece which can hold around 22,000 spectators.
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      Rangers 3 Leipzig 1 (agg 3-2) LIVE RESULT: Late Lundstram strike FIRES Gers into Europa League final – updates

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      RANGERS have landed themselves a Europa League final spot having beat RB Leipzig in a thrilling encounter at Ibrox.The Gers got off to an incredible start when James Tavernier and Glen Kamara put them 2-0 up in under 25 minutes.
      But Christopher Nkunku’s sensational volley unsettled a few nerves in the stadium.
      However John Lundstram was on hand to thump home the winner sending Rangers to Seville on Wednesday, May 18.
      Follow ALL the action with our live blog below…

      RESULT: Rangers 3-1 RB Leipzig (3-2 on agg)
      TV/ live stream: BT Sport 2
      Rangers XI: McGregor, Tavernier, Goldson, Bassey, Barisic, Jack, Lundstram, Kamara, Wright, Aribo, Kent
      RB Leipzig XI: Gulacsi, Angelino, Orban, Klostermann, Gvardiol, Henrichs, Kampl, Laimer, Olmo, Poulsen, Nkunku

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      That is all!
      That’s all from us on SunSport tonight, and sees the end of our coverage of Rangers vs Leipzig.
      It was an action packed game that saw Rangers progress to a European final against Frankfurt.
      Join us again for the final in Seville on Saturday 18th May.
      Goodnight!
      Ryan Kent applauds the excellent Rangers fans at Ibrox.Credit: Getty
      The Finale!

      Goalscorer Lundstram speaks out!
      Former Premier League star John Lundstram says tonight is the best moment in his career.
      He told BT Sport: !I came in with a good feeling about tonight. But to actually do it is huge.
      “What an achievement.
      “I didn’t realise we had played 60 games! We go out to give everything every time.
      “They are a phenomenal team and we knew they’d put pressure on us.
      “This is the biggest height in my career. Playing in the Premier League was big for me but this is bigger.”
      Tavernier Interview!
      On his goal:
      “I didn’t know if it was gonna be offside, but I got the goal, and helped the boys!”
      On the final:
      “We will go into it full of confidence, but Frankfurt got into the final for a reason, you know it’s one game and we fully back ourselves. We will give everything like we gave tonight… We are in this competition to win.”
      Savour every second!
      The Rangers players are not going into the dressing room, and why would they?
      They are savouring every moment of these celebrations.
      Ally McCoist dancing!
      Ally McCoist is dancing with Rangers fans in the BT Sport studio, the stadium is absolutely bouncing.
      It is a beautiful sight to see everyone enjoying the experience so much.
      James Tavernier top scorer.
      James Tavernier (A RIGHT BACK) is the Europa League top scorer this season so far.
      He is a seriously quality player, and deserves all the praise he is getting at the moment.
      Rangers captain James Tavernier is a sensation.Credit: Reuters
      What a story for Rangers
      What a story. Rangers are in the Europa League final.
      Some really big performances in there, Ryan Kent, John Lundstram, James Tavernier, Connor Goldson.
      Rangers should be so proud of themselves, nine years ago they were playing in the Scottish third division.
      Beaten Dortmund, Red Star, Braga and now Leipzig.
      What a journey.
      Kent was sublime, as were the Rangers fans.Credit: Reuters
      Pack your bags!
      Pack your bags Rangers fans! You are off to sunny Spain!
      It is Rangers vs Frankfurt in the Europa League Final.
      With the spirit of Jimmy Bell in their hearts, they say goodbye to one legend, and welcome 11 new ones!
      What. A. Game.
      Full Time! Rangers vs Frankfurt final!
      3-2 to Rangers, Full Time.
      Gulacsi is up! Corner!
      The keeper is up for a Leipzig corner!
      Sakala through! Offside.
      92. Lundstram bursts down the left hand side, and feeds Fashion Sakala.
      He misses but is offside anyway.
      Three minutes added time
      91. There will be three added minutes as Leipzig surge forward with numbers.
      Rangers are holding on here! Stand your ground!
      Kamara is down
      89. There is a clash involving Glen Kamara who stays down, Leipzig take the free kick and he is quickly back on his feet. Suspect.
      He’s not playing!
      87. The ball bounces around in the Rangers penalty area and hits the referee, it will be a free kick to the Gers.
      Rampant celebrations
      86. The celebrations inside Ibrox were rampant after that third goal.
      What absolute scenes we are witnessing here, sheer euphoria.
      One eye on the clock, the other on the team.
      It is not over till it is over.
      Rangers players celebrate their third goal. Absolute limbs.Credit: AP
      Leipzig substitutions
      85. Poulsen and Angelino are off late for Leipzig
      They are being replaced by Andre Silva and Marcel Halstenburg.
      Leipzig are now desperate for a goal.
      John Lundstram!
      82. A VAR check is complete! It stands!
      The ball is lofted in by Ryan Kent, it is cleared by Gvardiol but only as far as Lundstram who strokes it home from 8 yards out on the volley.
      Good finish! Scenes!
      Goal Rangers! 3-2 Rangers!
      John Lundstram!
      Nkunku chance
      78. He should have a shot there but instead looks for Poulsen in the box, he does not find him and Rangers clear once more.
      The side in blue are clinging on now.
      Rangers corner.
      76. Whipped in by Tavernier, comes to nothing.
      The ball comes back in from Tavernier again, and Gulacsi is fouled when he goes to win it in the air, free kick Leipzig.
      Great play Leipzig
      74. Wing play on the right hand side leads to a flashed cross in the box which is missed by all those in white.
      Lucky for Rangers.
      The pressure is on.
      74. Rangers are under the kosh now.
      We have seen one big comeback already, and we could have another one on here.
      The stocks go up!
      71. Nkunku has done so well there, what a goal.
      His stock has just increased a little bit more there, a cross comes in from the left side, and he calmly volleys home into the top right corner.
      That is why the big clubs are after him. Great finish, great player.
      Goal Leipzig! Nkunku! 2-2 on aggregate!
      Leipzig have pulled one back and it is 2-2 on aggregate!
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      Rangers 3 RB Leipzig 1 (3-2 on agg): Lundstram’s dramatic late strike seals Europa League final spot

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      JIMMY BELL decided his life to the Rangers shirt.Last night at Ibrox the players who adored him played for the jerseys like never before.
      Rangers secured a spot in the Europa League final with an epic turnaround against LeipzigCredit: PA
      John Lundstram scored the winning goal on a dramatic nightCredit: Willie Vass
      Those light blue tops were left soaked in sweat as Giovanni Van Bronckhorst’s side produced the performance of their lives.
      They’re on their way, they’re on their way, to Sevilla, they’re on their way.
      Oh how their legendary kitman would have loved this.
      James Tavernier and Glenn Kamara fired Rangers into a first-half lead but after Christopher Nkunku levelled the tie on aggregate their fate was hanging in the balance.
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      That’s when John Lundstram stepped forward to send 50,000 Rangers supporters inside Ibrox delirious – as well as countless more all around the world.
      Those fans have spent the season singing he was the best on earth – here he showed why.
      It wasn’t like Rangers went into this game with everything in their favour.
      The Ibrox side have been seriously weakened as an attacking force since Alfredo Morelos was told his season was over.
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      Kemar Roofe has looked confident in the frontman role as his stand-in.
      Yet the fact he wasn’t able to shake off a knee injury in time for this one was a real boost to Leipzig even before a ball was kicked.
      Roofe wasn’t even able to take a seat on the bench with his manager clearly unconvinced that he’d be able to make any sort of impact whatsoever, even late on.
      It all pointed to this being a step too far for Rangers, that the footballing Gods were now conspiring against them when Van Bronckhorst needed their help most.
      And yet Rangers still believed.
      They dared to dream the dream that this would be the year of their lives. And turn it into a reality.
      Taking the lead after 19 minutes was exactly what Rangers needed.
      John Lundstram celebrates after a famous win for RangersCredit: AFP
      It didn’t just level the tie on aggregate and cancel out Leipzig’s 1-0 lead from last week’s first-leg, it also gave the team a tremendous amount of confidence.
      The Bundesliga outfit didn’t do a lot wrong before falling behind and had looked more likely to be the team to score first.
      Yet conceding rattled them.
      It a terrific goal too from Rangers’ point of view. Kamara did well initially to shield the ball on the touchline before setting Ryan Kent scarpering into the box.
      The winger then lifted his head and played an outstanding cross to the back post where Tavernier smashed the ball into the net.
      It was a simple enough finish in the end but there were hard yards he put in to get up the pitch and score his 16th goal of the season.
      ‘We’re on our way, we’re on our way, to Sevilla, we’re on our way,’ sang the home fans.
      And within five minutes they took another step closer to the Spanish city.
      Going 2-0 ahead after 25 minutes had men, woman and children holding their heads in their hands, almost in disbelief at what they were witnessing.
      But it was real.
      Joe Aribo combined with Scott Wright before Kamara was given a glimpse of goal from outside the box.
      He had not right whatsoever to hit the net from where he was.
      Yet with clinical accuracy the midfielder calmly guided the ball into the corner of the net with a sublime strike.
      If Leipzig didn’t already know they were in a game they did there and then.
      Rangers manager Giovanni van Bronckhorst celebrates a brilliant winCredit: PA
      But on the half-hour mark Rangers really should have scored a third goal to virtually make it game over.
      Joe Aribo was in the right place at the right time to get on the end of headed knock-down from Tavernier.
      But with everyone inside Ibrox jumping to their feet expecting him to volley home, the makeshift frontman sliced his effort up into the air.
      There and then everyone feared it would prove to be a massive moment. It was just too big a chance to miss.
      The Germans still carried a threat going forward with Portuguese referee Artur Diaz was becoming increasingly twitchy.
      First-half bookings for defenders Calvin Bassey, Connor Goldson and Borna Barisic meant they had to be extra careful when throwing themselves into challenges.
      Rangers were putting their bodies on their line everywhere you looked.
      There was a blow just before the break, quite literally, when Aribo took the full force of a smashed free kick in the face and had to be taken off.
      Fashion Sakala took his place and the Zambian brought a different threat to the Rangers attacks with his energy and tenacity compensating for his lack of quality.
      With half an hour to play Van Bronckhorst made two more changes with Ryan Jack and Wright making way for Scott Arfield and Leon Balogun.
      The alteration saw John Lundstram shift from defence into midfield where his determination to shut people down was needed.
      But it didn’t work.
      Rangers lost their way and  Leipzig started to show their class.
      Midfielder Konrad Laimer ran through on goal and looked all set to score but was denied by a brilliant save from Allan McGregor.
      But within 60 seconds the Rangers No1 was beaten.
      A ball into the box from Angelino was volleyed into the net by Nkunku with Rangers pegged back.
      Suddenly Van Bronckhorst’s side looked jaded and vulnerable but they somehow managed to recover and score a third.
      The Leipzig goalkeeper failed to properly deal with a Kent cross and when the ball fell for Lundstram he fired into the back of the net. More

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      Frankfurt 1 West Ham 0 (3-1 agg): David Moyes sent off as 10-man Hammers exit Europa League semis in disastrous display

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      THIS was just one comeback too many for West Ham.The hallmark of the Hammers’ incredible Europa League journey has been one of defying the odds as the plucky underdog time and time again.
      West Ham crashed out of the Europa League as they lost 3-1 on aggregate to Eintracht FrankfurtCredit: Rex
      Rafael Borre’s strike secured a 1-0 win for Frankfurt on the nightCredit: AFP
      Coming from behind to knock out six-time champions Sevilla in the last 16.
      Then holding on for a draw against Lyon with 10 men before stunning them on their own patch in the quarters.
      What David Moyes’ men lack in quality, they make up for with personality and grit.
      But there are only so times you can snatch victory from the jaws of defeat, as proven in this heart-breaking semi-final tie.
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      With a mountain already to climb after a first leg 2-1 loss at the London Stadium, a grip on a first major European final for 46 years was lost after Aaron Cresswell’s 19th-minute red card.
      And Frankfurt’s ruthlessness twisted the knife deeper in those who bleed Claret and Blue with Rafael Borre’s 26th-minute strike making an unlikely revival practically impossible.
      By the end, even Moyes could not control his own emotions, getting himself sent off with 11 minutes remaining for an apparent ill-tempered altercation with a ballboy in the dug-out.
      Regardless, there will be pride in abundance from this West Ham group and Moyes for reaching this stage alone. The east Londoners truly have put themselves on the map.
      West Ham’s night was never going to be easy after the early red cardCredit: Getty
      Aaron Cresswell was sent off with 19 minutes on the clockCredit: Getty
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      Yet moments like this do not come around all that often, as bloodied and bruised fans of this club will testify to, with more pain than glory in their recent history.
      Perhaps a once-in-a-lifetime chance for West Ham to earn a spot in the Champions League has slipped away. The retiring Mark Noble will not end his playing days lifting silverware.
      And for Moyes, who admitted he was desperate for this to be “his turn” pre-match, that major managerial career trophy eludes him for another year.
      A result like this poses more questions than answers. Will Declan Rice want to wait another year to play where he belongs among Europe’s elite?
      Can the club now push on from this crushing disappointment with more smart investment to maintain a presence in European competitions?
      For now, there will be tears aplenty, but one can only hope this will inspire these overachieving players to keep reaching for the stars for more occasions like this.
      The electricity inside the fabulously intimidating Deutsche Bank Park Stadium before kick-off made the pre-match antics at the London Stadium look like a tea party.
      Frankfurt pounced just minutes later to take control of the tieCredit: PA
      Borre was a thorn in the Hammers’ side all nightCredit: AFP
      The visitors attacked the end of the Frankfurt ultras in the first half, which could barely be seen through the masses of smoke, flares, confetti and mega-sized banners.
      The flares were so vibrant that stewards were forced to put out several small fires just in front of the stand as West Ham too were attempting to dampen this visceral atmosphere.
      Playing through the noise was going to be key, and Moyes’ prediction that Frankfurt would struggle to keep hold of their narrow lead looked a wise one.
      Michail Antonio – the goalscorer in the first leg – was causing the hosts’ back three all sorts of problems with runs in behind.
      Things got worse for Frankfurt as a collision with Antonio forced Martin Hinteregger to hobble off for Almamy Toure after just eight minutes.
      The plan was working until one long ball gave Cresswell unwanted flashbacks.
      The 32-year-old left-back saw red in the quarter final first-leg last month, bringing down Lyon’s Moussa Dembele as the last man on the brink of half time.
      David Moyes was also shown a red card for kicking a ball away in angerCredit: EPA
      West Ham’s thrilling run in Europe has finally come to an endCredit: PA
      He obviously had not learned, tangling with Jens Petter Hauge on the edge of his own box. The Spanish ref blew his whistle and Cresswell thumped the turf, accepting his fate.
      Bizarrely, a yellow card was shown, but the relief was brief as VAR asked Jesus Gil Manzano to check the monitor, and then out came the red.
      There will have been some belief from Moyes and the bench that they could do what they managed against Lyon and grind out a result, only for the bubble to burst seven minutes later.
      Ben Johnson had come on to replace Manuel Lanzini and plug the gap, only for Ansgar Knauff to break free down the left and square for Borre to convert.
      But for a Kurt Zouma back-post effort cleared off the line on the brink of half time, West Ham’s reaction was muted.
      For the first time in this competition, the comeback kids were doubting a miracle in the form of two goals in 45 minutes with 10 men away from home.
      Antonio and Jarrod Bowen ran their hearts out, Rice marshalled until the end and the best chances fell to the weary Craig Dawson and Tomas Soucek.
      Frankfurt fans were confronted by riot police after invading the pitchCredit: Reuters
      Frankfurt fans went wild with celebrations at the final whistleCredit: Reuters
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      Yet Frankfurt, who also reached the Europa semis in 2019, used all their nous to see out a second half that never felt like having its ‘Bernabeu’ moment.
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      Watch West Ham boss David Moyes get sent off for booting ball at Frankfurt BALLBOY in crazy moment of rage

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      DAVID MOYES was sent off for booting the ball at an Eintracht Frankfurt ballboy in West Ham’s Europa League defeat.The frustrated Hammers boss took issue with the German side’s time wasting towards the end of the semi-final second leg.
      Another red card for West Ham…This time it’s for David Moyes! 😳The manager smashes the ball back in anger and is sent down the tunnel… #UEL pic.twitter.com/YYTZrqp2dg— Football on BT Sport (@btsportfootball) May 5, 2022

      David Moyes boots the ball in frustration
      The Scot is shown a red card
      With his side 3-1 down on aggregate with just 13 minutes to play, the Scot asked the Frankfurt bench for the ball.
      After it was rolled towards his feet by a ballboy, Moyes angrily booted it straight back at him and was then shown a red card by referee Jesus Gil Manzano.
      Moyes, 59, said: “I kicked the ball back at the ballboy so I apologise for that, but he did throw it at me very slowly.”
      The Hammers boss was already seething about Aaron Cresswell’s first-half red card.
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      West Ham, trailing 2-1 from last week’s first leg, had started brightly against the Bundesliga side.
      But the match was turned upside down in the 19th minute, when Cresswell was red carded following a VAR check for hauling down Jens Petter Hauge as last man.
      Frankfurt subsequently scored another just seven minutes later, via a Rafael Borre strike.
      The ten-man Hammers tried their best to get back into the game but couldn’t break down Frankfurt, their European journey coming to an end at the penultimate hurdle.
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      The home fans staged a mass pitch invasion at the end to celebrate.
      Frankfurt will play Rangers in the Europa League final later this month, after the Scottish side’s stunning comeback against RB Leipzig.
      Giovanni van Bronckhorst’s men went into tonight’s second leg trailing 1-0 from the first clash in Germany last week.
      But first-half goals by James Tavernier and Glen Kamara turned the tie on its head.
      The in-demand Christopher Nkunku levelled matters on aggregate with 20 minutes remaining – only for John Lundstram to fire home a winner for the Gers.
      Rangers will take on Frankfurt in the final on May 18 at Sevilla’s Ramon Sanchez Pisjuan stadium. More

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      Watch Kris Boyd do his best Gary Neville impression as he reacts to Rangers scoring against Leipzig in Euro clash

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      KRIS BOYD involuntarily did his best Gary Neville impression as Rangers scored their second against RB Leipzig.The former Gers striker was in the Sky Sports News studio keeping viewers up to date with goings on in the crunch clash.
      Kris Boyd responded with glee at Rangers scoring
      Glen Kamara sweeps Rangers into an aggregate leadCredit: Getty
      Kamara, 26, celebrates his goalCredit: Getty
      With a place in the Europa League final on the line, tensions were always going to run high for a man of Boyd’s Rangers allegiance.
      And as Giovanni van Bronckhorst’s side went ahead in the tie, he couldn’t mask his sheer delight.
      Presenters crossed over to the former Scotland international for an update on the the game in the 24th minute.
      Rangers had already levelled the tie on aggregate by this point, via a goal by James Tavernier.
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      And as Boyd was offering his update, Glen Kamara swept them ahead.
      Boyd momentarily paused as he watched the shot being taken, before producing a guttural roar reminiscent of Neville’s squeaky exclamation when Fernando Torres scored for Chelsea against Barcelona in 2012.
      The former Ger then said: “Two-nil, Glen Kamara!
      “That’s good timing, ha ha! What a finish, he just passes it into the far corner with his left foot.
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      “It’s been laid back out to him, he’s bent it round, I think it’s one of the defenders, into the far corner.
      “If you thought it was rocking five minutes ago, it is now at Ibrox, 2-0! What a goal!”
      He was celebrating again when John Lundstram netted Rangers’ third goal.
      Boyd, 38, made 215 appearances over two spells with the Ibrox club, scoring 121 goals in the process.
      Rangers made it through to the final against Eintracht Frankfurt with a thrilling win over Leipzig.
      Fernando Torres wheels away after scoring Chelsea’s famous goal at Barcelona in 2012Credit: Times Newspapers Ltd
      Kris Boyd scored 121 goals for RangersCredit: KC Sports Pix More

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      Frankfurt fans light up stadium ahead of West Ham clash with incredible pyro display ahead of Euro tie

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      FRANKFURT fans lit up the Deutsche Bank Park ahead of their Europa League semi-final second leg against West Ham. The German side saw off ten-man West Ham, winning the tie 3-1 on aggregate.
      Frankfurt fans lit up the stadium with flaresCredit: REUTERS
      A huge banner was on display from the top of the stand
      The atmosphere inside the ground was electricCredit: GETTY
      There was a brief fire in the ultras end as a result of the flaresCredit: JORDAN DAVIES
      The Frankfurt fans gave their players a hero’s welcome.
      One part of the ground was covered with a huge banner while others in the lower tier held up flares.
      It seems the occasion got to West Ham as Aaron Cresswell was sent off for a last man challenge.
      The Hammers defender saw red in the last round against Lyon.
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      And shortly after, West Ham and Cresswell were punished for the mistake as Frankfurt took the lead.
      Rafael Santos Borre took his goals tally into double figures with an easy finish inside the box.
      Hammers boss David Moyes, in an effort to plug the gaps in the back, brought on young Ben Johnson.
      And West Ham almost pulled a goal back through Kurt Zouma.
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      Moyes received his marching orders late on for lashing out and at that point the game was as good as done.
      At Ibrox, Rangers got the job done against RB Leipzig to book their place in Seville.
      Fans stormed the pitch at full-time to celebrate with their team.
      Flares were lit, banners were held high and players were swamped with hugs and kisses.
      Although Police had to rush onto the pitch to prevent Frankfurt fans from getting close to the away end holding nearly 3,000 West Ham fans.
      Frankfurt fans swarmed the players on the pitchCredit: AP
      Police were forced on to stop Frankfurt ultras from nearing the away endCredit: AP
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