A last-gasp goal from Pablo Fornals secured the Hammers' place in next month's final in Prague
’s side had won all eight of their home Conference League matches and also defeated Ajax in the Eredivisie back in September.
The AFAS Stadion only holds 19,500 fans, but it sounded three times bigger. A sprawling Tifo and array of brightly coloured flares lit before kick-off added to the intimidating atmosphere. AZ had 65 per cent of the ball in the first half but lacked the subtlety to unlock West Ham’s defence. Right-back Yukinari Sugawara had the best sighter but his effort was diverted behind by Nayef Aguerd, another summer signing who had a defining night.
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