Birkirkara

There were few shocks but plenty of notable efforts, as the likes of West Ham and Copenhagen won in the UEFA Europa League.

IFK Göteborg Two-time winners Gothenburg begin their UEFA Europa League campaign at the first qualifying stage against Fola Esch on Thursday.

Tromsø Tromso effectively sealed their place in the second qualifying round of the UEFA Europa League with a 7-0 hammering of Tartu Santos.

Following their famous UEFA Europa League win over F91 Dudelange, University College Dublin take on Slovan Bratislava on Thursday.

Slaven Bilić With Diafra Sakho out of action, West Ham manager Slaven Bilic is keen for goals to come from other areas against Birkirkara.

Fabrizio Miccoli Premier League West Ham were forced into a penalty shoot-out by Birkirkara before eventually progressing in the UEFA Europa League.

James Tomkins West Ham left it late, but James Tomkins' last-gasp goal was enough to see off plucky Birkirkara 1-0 in UEFA Europa League qualifying.

Slaven Bilić West Ham had to stay calm to beat Birkirkara in the UEFA Europa League, and Slaven Bilic was happy with his side's patient approach.