Hammers caught cold to leave uphill task in Frankfurt 

First European semi-final in 46 years falls a little flat as Germans steal in for crucial opener in less than a minute

Not too far away: West Ham United's Said Benrahma (centre) attempts a shot on goal during the UEFA Europa League semi-final, first leg against Frankfurt. Photo: Nick Potts/PA Wire.

West Ham 1 Eintracht Frankfurt 2

West Ham were unable to rise to the occasion in their first European semi-final for 46 years, as they slipped to a 2-1 defeat to Eintracht Frankfurt.