Leverkusen players celebrate after the Europa League quarterfinal second leg soccer match between West Ham and Bayer 04 Leverkusen in London.
West Ham was knocked out of the Europa League after Jeremie Frimpong scored a late goal, denying them the consolation of being the first team to beat Bayer Leverkusen this season. David Moyes' side made a perfect start when Michail Antonio scored a header in the 13th minute, giving them a chance to overturn a two-goal deficit from the first leg. Despite dominating the opening period, they were unable to score another goal against the Leverkusen defence. Jarrod Bowen came closest to scoring when his far-post effort was saved by Matej Kovar. Xabi Alonso's side improved significantly after the break, ultimately leading to Jeremie Frimpong's goal.
Leverkusen players celebrate after the Europa League quarterfinal second leg soccer match between West Ham and Bayer 04 Leverkusen in London.
Leverkusen's Jeremie Frimpong, centre, celebrates after scoring his side's opening goal during the Europa League quarterfinal second leg soccer match between West Ham and Bayer 04 Leverkusen in London.
Leverkusen's Exequiel Palacios, centre, is shown a yellow card during the Europa League quarterfinal second leg soccer match between West Ham and Bayer 04 Leverkusen in London.
West Ham's goalkeeper Lukasz Fabianski makes a save during the Europa League quarterfinal second leg soccer match between West Ham and Bayer 04 Leverkusen in London.
West Ham's Jarrod Bowen reacts after a missed chance during the Europa League quarterfinal second leg soccer match between West Ham and Bayer 04 Leverkusen in London.
West Ham's Vladimir Coufal, left, is challenged by Leverkusen's Alex Grimaldo during the Europa League quarterfinal second leg soccer match between West Ham and Bayer 04 Leverkusen in London.
West Ham's Jarrod Bowen is pulled by Leverkusen's Piero Hincapie during the Europa League quarterfinal second leg soccer match between West Ham and Bayer 04 Leverkusen in London.
West Ham's Michail Antonio, bottom, is challenged by Leverkusen's Edmond Tapsoba, right, during the Europa League quarterfinal second leg soccer match between West Ham and Bayer 04 Leverkusen in London.
Leverkusen's goalkeeper Matej Kovar makes a save during the Europa League quarterfinal second leg soccer match between West Ham and Bayer 04 Leverkusen in London.
Players scuffle during the Europa League quarterfinal second leg soccer match between West Ham and Bayer 04 Leverkusen in London.