Goals: SC Freiburg 1-0 West Ham United | West Ham United F.C.

West Ham United has to overcome a deficit in the UEFA Europa League round of 16 competition as they suffered a close 1-0 loss in the initial leg against SC Freiburg.

In a closely-fought match in Germany, Michael Gregoritsch came off the bench and scored a goal in the 81st minute. He skillfully found space in the opposition's territory to tap in a cross-shot delivered by Roland Sallai.

Referee Alejandro Hernández caused some commotion as he was summoned to check the VAR monitor, but ultimately choose not to give West Ham United a penalty for handball.

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