Defeat Olympiacos, West Ham United And Freiburg Competitively Competitive

West Ham United attacking midfielder Lucas Paqueta celebrated the goal he scored in the game against Olympiakos in the Europa League. (Twitter @WestHam)

JAKARTA - West Ham United are competing closely with Freiburg for tickets to the last 16 of the Europa League. West Ham are at the pole position after a narrow 1-0 win over Olympiakos in the Europa League Group A match at London Stadium, Friday, November 10 in the morning WIB.

West Ham won an important victory at home. The victory did not only avenge a 2-1 defeat in the first meeting at Olympiakos, but West Ham was able to maintain his position at the top of the standings.

The English Premier League team is still at the top with nine points. However, Freiburg, who won 5-0 over Backa Topola, also had the same points. But they lost on goal difference so West Ham remained at the top.

However, no team has yet passed automatically to the knockout round or has to go through play-offs. Moreover, Olympiakos, who are ranked third, also has the opportunity to heat up competition.

With two more games remaining, Olympiakos, which has four points, is still possible to shift the two teams above him.

In that match, West Ham really had a hard time dealing with Olympiacos. The Greek team's solid defense frustrated the Hammers forward.

At least, winger Said Benrahma got two chances that could have been converted into goals.

But his first attempt failed because Benrahma's shot was still wide. Furthermore, he was able to be thwarted by goalkeeper Alexandros Pashalakis.

Then it was Nayef Aguerd's turn to score when he met James Ward-Prowse's cross.

Again, it was Paschalakis who thwarted West Ham's players scoring. The score 0-0 closed the first half.

In the second half, West Ham continued to attack. The hosts again threatened through Ward-Prowse. But his shot still failed.

The patience of the Europa Conference League champion finally gave results when attacking midfielder Lucas Paqueta successfully broke into the other goal in the 73rd minute. The Brazilian maximized his assist from Ward-Prowse.

Although it was reviewed via VAR, the referee still approved the goal. This was the only goal created and West Ham closed the game with a 1-0 advantage.