MX23RW : Sunday, November 17 21:43:38| >> :120:37708:37708:
[monks data]
Europa League | Second Qualifying Round
Jul 23, 2015 at 7.45pm UK
 
West Ham logo

1-0

Miccoli (14')
FT(HT: 1-0)
West Ham win 5-3 on penalties

Adrian: 'We need an early goal'

West Ham United goalkeeper Adrian believes that an early goal could be the difference ahead of the second leg of their Europa League tie with Birkirkara.

West Ham United goalkeeper Adrian has urged his teammates to find an early away goal ahead of Thursday's Europa League clash against Birkirkara.

Last week's 1-0 victory at Upton Park handed Slaven Bilic's side the advantage in the second-round qualifying tie, but Adrian believes that the job is far from finished as the Hammers look to move a step closer to a spot in the group stage.

"I have confidence in my teammates but we need to be careful because Birkirkara are playing at home this time," the Spaniard told reporters.

"We need to keep a clean sheet and score an early goal - that would be very important for us.

"They have quality players and they have been playing in Europe for a long time, so we need to be careful of them and to keep our mentality and strength in our team."

Dimitri Payet and Diafra Sakho will both miss out for the Hammers due to suspension.

ID:234945: cacheID:234945:1false2false3false:QQ:: from db desktop :LenBod:restore:2389:No Data Analysis info
Restore Data
Share this article now:
Slaven Bilic, Manager of West Ham United, looks on during the Pre Season Friendly match between Peterborough United and West Ham United at London Road Stadium on July 11, 2015
Read Next:
Preview: Birkirkara vs. West Ham United
>
rhs 2.0
Today's games header
6pm
Packers
@
Bears
6pm
Raiders
@
Dolphins
6pm
Colts
@
Jets
6pm
Jags
@
Lions
6pm
Rams
@
Patriots
6pm
Browns
@
Saints
6pm
Ravens
@
Steelers
6pm
Vikings
@
Titans
9.05pm
Seahawks
@
49ers
9.05pm
Falcons
@
Broncos
9.25pm
Chiefs
@
Bills
Tables header RHS

League Phase

TeamPWDLPTS
1Lazio440012
2Ajax431010
3Anderlecht431010
4Frankfurt431010
5Galatasaray431010
6Spurs43019
7FCSB43019
8Lyon42117
9Rangers42117
10Olympiacos42117
11Bodo/Glimt42117
12Midtjylland42117
13Ferencvaros42026
14Man Utd41306
15Plzen41306
16AZ42026
17Besiktas42026
18Hoffenheim41215
19Roma41215
20Fenerbahce41215
21Elfsborg41124
22Braga41124
23Porto41124
24Slavia Prague41124
25Real Sociedad41124
26Malmo41033
27FC Twente40313
28Qarabag41033
29Union SG40222
30Nice40222
31RFS40222
32Ludogorets40131
33PAOK40131
34Athletic Club00000
35M. Tel Aviv40040
36Dynamo Kiev40040


Sports Mole provides in-depth previews and predictions for every match from the biggest leagues and competitions in world football.
Argentina's Lionel Messi kisses the World Cup trophy after collecting the Golden Ball award on December 18, 2022Sign up for our FREE daily preview newsletter direct to your inbox!