Freiburg 0-1 West Ham LIVE: Paqueta arrows in Bowen's cross as Irons open scoring

David Moyes' side kicked off Group A with a 3-1 win after coming from behind to avoid a shock defeat against Backa Topola.

The Hammers will now be out to make it two from two, however, they have notoriously struggled in Germany.

This time West Ham take on Freiburg, who also started their group stage off with three points, beating Olympiacos 3-2.

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Freiburg: Atubolu, Ginter, Lienhart, Sildillia, Sallai, Eggstein, Holfer, Kubler, Adamu, Grifo, Holer

Subs: Schmidt, Gulde, Weissehaupt, Muller, Philipp, Uphoff, Makengo, Rohl, Rudlin, Doan, Breunig

West Ham: Fabianski, Coufal, Mavropanos, Aguerd, Kehrer, Alvarez, Fornals, Ward-Prowse, Bowen, Paqueta, Kudus

Subs: Areola, Annang, Zouma, Cornet, Ings, Ogbonna, Benrahma, Soucek, Coventry, Emerson, Mubama

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Freiburg 0-1 West Ham

This has been so easy for the Hammers, so far.

a minute ago

Freiburg 0-1 West Ham

32′ - Now Freiburg have got a bit of the ball, but they are going nowhere with it.

West Ham are very happy to let the hosts knock it around in front of them.

Minto: "The way Freiburg are playing, West Ham could put the game to bed at half time."

3 minutes ago

Freiburg 0-1 West Ham

30′ - West Ham are totally dominating this one.

Moyes will be delighted, although he would want at least one more goal before half time.

5 minutes ago

Freiburg 0-1 West Ham

28′ - Finally, the hosts show something in the attacking third.

Holer finds a pocket of space and drives at the West Ham defence.

He has Grifo making a run but slides a poor pass through that Fabianski gathers.

7 minutes ago

Freiburg 0-1 West Ham

27′ - Freiburg give the ball away horribly from a throw.

Ward-Prowse finds Kehrer, and he feeds Fornals.

The Spaniard whips a cross into the box that Atubolu gathers.

9 minutes ago

Freiburg 0-1 West Ham

25′ - Hofler goes into the book for an accidental collision with Kudus that leaves the Ghanaian writhing in agony.

It was a painful one, but it was totally inadvertent.

10 minutes ago

Freiburg 0-1 West Ham

24′ - As you would expect, it's an excellent ball in that Mavropanos glances well past the far post.

Minto: "It's a great ball in."

11 minutes ago

Freiburg 0-1 West Ham

23′ - Paqueta is fouled wide on the right.

Ward-Prowse to deliver…

11 minutes ago

Freiburg 0-1 West Ham

22′ - This has been an excellent start from the Irons.

They are playing with real confidence and moving the ball nicely.

The hosts can't get near them at the moment.

14 minutes ago

Freiburg 0-1 West Ham

20′ - Unfortunately, Mavropanos is coming back on.

In that situation, the decision should be taken out of his hands and made for him.

We will have to keep a close eye on the defender, but he isn't right.

15 minutes ago

Freiburg 0-1 West Ham

19′ - Mavropanos is now up and walking, but he doesn't look steady at all.

He should be coming off here if the player's safety is the priority.

16 minutes ago

Freiburg 0-1 West Ham

18′ - Mavropanos is now sitting up, which is good to see, but he doesn't look good.

16 minutes ago

Freiburg 0-1 West Ham

16′ - We have a stoppage in play as Mavropanos is down in the box.

He is going to be checked for concussion because Alvarez accidentally nutted him in the build-up to an Irons corner.

18 minutes ago

Freiburg 0-1 West Ham

What a leap.

19 minutes ago

Freiburg 0-1 West Ham - NO GOAL

14′ - The Hammers have the ball in the back of the net again, but it's not going to count.

Fornals plays the pass to Paqueta fractionally late, and he lashes his shot into the roof of the net.

But he's offside and it won't count.

21 minutes ago

Freiburg 0-1 West Ham - Chance

11′ - How's that not 2-0!

It's so easy for the Hammers as Kudus works space in the box.

He rifles in a shot that the goalkeeper should easily save but shovels onto the post before he gathers it.

Crook: "West Ham are playing with the swagger of 'we deserve to be here, we're European champions."

24 minutes ago

GOAL! Freiburg 0-1 West Ham - Lucas Paqueta

9′ - WHAT A START, AND THE STADIUM IS SILENCED!

Coufal feeds a pass into Bowen.

He drops out to the right and delivers a sublime cross into the box.

Paqueta climbs above everyone and thumps his header beyond the goalkeeper.

That was an incredible leap and cross!

Minto: "What a header. He leaps above everyone and powers his header in. What a start for the Hammers."

26 minutes ago

Freiburg 0-0 West Ham

Great message from the Freiburg fans.

27 minutes ago

Freiburg 0-0 West Ham

Minto: "This pitch is not a good pitch at all, it's cuffing up really quickly. A slide tackle has dug some of it up."

28 minutes ago

Freiburg 0-0 West Ham

5′ - Sallai drills a pass into Holder.

His lay-off is a bit weak and Alvarez intercepts.

He feeds Kudus, who charges up the pitch and gets into the box.

His shot is blocked before Bowen is crowded out.

30 minutes ago

Freiburg 0-0 West Ham

3′ - Mavropanos just about gets away with a loose touch.

He tries to play a pass back to Fabianski and has to chase after it to stop Holer.

Minto: "West Ham got away with one there."

32 minutes ago

Freiburg 0-0 West Ham

2′ - The hosts have gained possession of the ball and are knocking it around at the back.

Meanwhile, it appears as if Bowen is starting as the lone striker and Kudus is on the right for the Irons.

34 minutes ago

Freiburg 0-0 West Ham - Kick-off

The visitors get us underway kicking from left to right.

38 minutes ago

Freiburg vs West Ham

Here come the teams…

40 minutes ago

Freiburg vs West Ham

Christian Streich is widely considered one of the Bundesliga's best managers.

He consistently gets the most from his side and will have them right up for this one tonight.