Ex Hereford United star excels on the European stage

Ex Hereford United player and Leominster lad Jarrod Bowen scored a late winner as West Ham beat Fiorentina in a tense Europa Conference League final to lift their first major trophy in 43 years ¹². It appeared as though extra-time would be needed to separate the English and Italian sides in Prague after Giacomo Bonaventura cancelled out Said Benrahma’s second-half penalty. However, Bowen scored the winning goal in the 90th minute of the game ¹².

The match was a historic and emotional night for West Ham fans as they won their first piece of silverware since 1980’s FA Cup and their first European trophy since 1965 ³. Actor and Hammers fan Danny Dyer declared his love for Bowen after his heroics in the final ⁴. Bowen’s girlfriend Dani Dyer also praised him on social media after the game ⁵.