Birkirkara

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.

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

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

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

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

Maltese club Birkirkara reached the third qualifying round of the Europa League for the first time, beating Hearts 2-1 on Thursday.

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

Aaron Cresswell West Ham defender Aaron Cresswell is not expecting an easy ride in Malta, but is optimistic Slaven Bilic's side will see off Birkirkara.

Borussia Dortmund and Athletic Bilbao await Wolfsberger and Inter Baku if they prevail in the UEFA Europa League's second qualifying round.