FULL TIME! West Ham are out of the Europa League as the full time whistle sounds!
90' +3
A stop in play now as Morais receives treatment.
90' +2
A. Pike enters the game and replaces L. Page.
OFF THE POST! Astra counter and whip a terrific ball into the box, which works its way to Alibec but, with the keeper off his line and two defenders covering, he hits the post from a tight angle.
90'
Four minutes of added time have been given at the end here.
89'
F. Lovin gets yellow.
88'
CHANCE! A first real chance for Maiga, who has been quiet all game, as the ball is whipped in from the left but his can't keep his shot down at the back post as it loops over the bar.
86'
Lanzini whips in the free-kick and it's cleared out to Page but his long-range effort is wild from the edge of the box, and wide.
85'
Cullen wins a free-kick in a dangerous position for West Ham after showing trickery to beat his man, before being dragged down.
83'
F. Lovin enters the game and replaces C. Budescu.
D. Alibec gets yellow.
SUBSTITUTION: Budescu is off for Astra now, with Lovin coming on.
81'
SUBSTITUTION: A first change for West Ham as Brown replaces Lee.
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80'
J. Brown enters the game and replaces E. Lee.
79'
Lanzini tries a long-range shot but the keeper sees it all the way and, despite hitting it with conviction, Lung saves down low with ease.
76'
Randolph has another potentially nervous moment as a ball is swung in from the corner but he claws it over the bar and out for another one on the other side.
75'
Some neat play from Astra around the box, with De Amorim the focal point, and the attacker wins a corner after cutting across goal and forcing West Ham to poke the ball away from danger.
72'
A fine cross from Cullen is hit across goal with Nolan the target at the back post but Astra clear to head the ball for another corner. They're piling on the pressure but haven't come close to a real chance on goal yet.
70'
Lanzini whips in the free-kick but Henry is penalised for climbing on a defender's back and Astra win the free-kick in their penalty area.
69'
A rash challenge from Budescu on Cullen earns West Ham a free-kick in a good crossing position in the final third. It may have warranted a yellow card as the Astra goalscorer came in strong with a challenge from behind, but nothing shown.
67'
D. Alibec enters the game and replaces Filipe Teixeira.
66'
SUBSTITUTION: A second change for Astra as Teixeira comes off for Alibec.
63'
There has been little to shout about in this second half from an Astra perspective as, despite the lead, they have not really got going in this second period. West Ham try to up the pressure with a cross from Knoyle but it's overhit and out for a goal-kick.
62'
De Amorim concedes a free-kick near the half-way line as he pulls on the shirt of Maiga as they challenge for the ball from a West Ham goal-kick.
59'
A West Ham corner is wasted as it curls from the right and towards the edge of the box, which is easy for Astra to clear. Yet the Hammers work hard to win the ball back as Lee brings it forward towards the byline to pull back a cross for Nolan - which is intercepted and out for another corner.
55'
And Maiga is called out for offside again as Poyet looks to take advantage of a high Astra defensive line with a through ball. The Hammers striker fails to time his run, though.
53'
West Ham look to build the pressure from a free-kick which is cleared, but Nolan whips in a left-wing cross back into the area towards Maiga. For the second time in a matter of minutes though, the striker is called out for offside.
49'
D. Henry gets yellow.
48'
A couple of yellow cards for West Ham either side of this break - now for Henry. He gives away a free-kick which is whipped in towards the near post. Poyet doesn't clear and Boldrin has the chance to flick on towards goal but doesn't get a clean enough connection as it loops over the bar.
46'
SECOND HALF! We're back underway for the second period.
45' +1
HALF TIME! That's it for the first half as the referee's whistle sounds for the interval.
45'
J. Cullen gets yellow.
Morais is in the thick of it again for Astra as he closes down Knoyle who bursts forward on the right to float in a cross. He blocks his attempt and is fouled by the West Ham man as he tries to regain the ball. A free-kick to Astra now just outside their own area.
One minute of added time to end this half.
42'
Morais is down injured on the floor now after he rises to beat Maiga to head the ball in the centre of the pitch. The West Ham striker catches him slightly but he's back on his feet after a short stop.
40'
A hopeful shot from distance by Morais who drives forward with the ball and lets fly with a shot from his left foot. He fails to get any power or direction on the ball though as he drags it harmlessly wide - much to the frustration of his manager on the sidelines.
37'
Júnior Morais gets yellow.
CHANCE! Nolan comes close from a free-kick which is curled in from the right by Lanzini. He finds some space after Seto takes a tumble inside the area but powers his header wide of the right-hand post.
36'
C. Budescu has scored a goal for Astra!
GOAAAAAAL! And there's a quick second for Astra! Budescu doubles his tally with a comfortable side-footed effort on goal inside the area. It was a wonderful mazy run from De Amorim who created the goal - skipping past the Hammers defence as he raced to the byline and pulled a ball across goal.
32'
C. Budescu has scored a goal for Astra!
GOAAAAAAL! West Ham give the ball away cheaply and Morais feeds it into Budescu. He lets rip from distance after Henry fails to close him down on the edge of the box and his effort is drilled through the legs of the defender and into the bottom right-hand corner of the net. A wonderful hit from the Astra man to level this game up, despite some poor defending.
29'
Bilic's side are giving away a number of cheap free-kicks early on, this time as Teixeira takes a tumble after a challenge from Henry who was a little too physical as he closed him down from behind. An Astra free-kick now midway through the attacking half.
26'
Another testing corner for West Ham to contend with as Budescu fizzes in a dangerous delivery which Gaman gets the slightest of touches too with his head. It could have taken a deflection on its way towards the back post but Jenkinson is there to clear.
24'
Lanzini is looking bright here on his Hammers debut. With a goal to his name already, he looks to slip in Maiga running across the defenders but the striker just mis-timed his run and is caught offside.
20'
SUBSTITUTION: First change of the game and it's an early one from Astra. Looks like it could be a tactical change as a result of that early goal, rather than any injury, as Oros comes on for Alves.
19'
C. Oroş enters the game and replaces Geraldo Alves.
18'
A rash challenge from Poyet on Queiros draws a free-kick near the touchline as the Astra man lets out a cry in pain. A little too eager there as he mis-times his tackle.
15'
OFF THE BAR! Budescu curls in a free-kick from just outside the edge of the area and aims towards the back post but it evades everyone and loops over Randolph - fortunately for the Hammers keeper, off his bar!
14'
The hosts continue the pressure as Budescu swings in a deep free-kick, which is cleared, but West Ham concede another cheap foul just outside the box in a dangerous position.
12'
Boldrin wins a corner for his side here after that quick break from defence to attack. His shot on the edge of the box is from some distance but takes a deflection as it whistles to the right of Randolph's post.
10'
Page drifts in a cross from the left after a through ball from Nolan but it fails to beat the first man and Astra clear, launching an attack of their own.
7'
Astra try to force a quick response with some good spells with the ball but a couple of crosses into the box are cleared with ease by West Ham. It's been a perfect start for the visitors so far.
4'
That of course is a debut goal for Lanzini, making his first appearance since joining on loan from Arabian side Al Jazira this summer.
3'
M. Lanzini has scored a goal for West Ham United!
GOAAAAAL! West Ham take an early lead! Astra fail to clear a corner kick and Lanzini receives the ball on the edge of the box as it comes back out. He cuts inside onto his right foot and drills an effort in off the post!
2'
An early corner for Astra is taken well in the air by Randolph who rushes out and rises high to claim it. A nice, confident first touch of the ball for the former Birmingham City keeper here.
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KICK OFF! And we're off!
Hello and welcome to live commentary of the Europa League third qualifying round in this second leg between Astra Giurgiu and West Ham United. My name it Tom Davis and I'll be providing all the updates for this one.
We'll dive straight into things with the team news for this, starting with the hosts first.
Marius Sumudica sticks with the same side that clawed Astra back into the tie in the first leg. West Ham, on the other hand, make a host of changes as manager Slaven Bilic admits he is focusing on Sunday's opening Premier League fixture with Arsenal.
Carl Jenkinson and Kevin Nolan are the only first-team regulars in the first eleven. Summer signings Manuel Lanzini and Darren Randolph have been handed starts – the former making his debut. Youngters Doneil Henry and Kyle Knoyle also come in for their first competitive appearances.
Kick-off is very nearly upon us now with both sets of player out on the pitch. West Ham of course threw away a two-goal lead in the first leg after a James Collins red card turned the game on its head. A Boldrin goal and Ogbonna own goal sealed a remarkable comeback.
Astra hold a 2-1 lead at the break then after two quick-fire goals from Budescu put the hosts in front following Lanzini's early goal for the Hammers after just three minutes.
There's very little between the two sides though and still all to play for. West Ham know a second goal will force extra time, with the aggregate score currently at 4-3 to the Romanian side. All there cards are on the table though with a weakened bench offering little.
Romanian side Astra, who finished fourth in their domestic division last season, have dispatched of West Ham over two legs - winning 2-1 tonight and 4-3 over both games.
Bilic fielded a weakened side here and ultimately it wasn't enough as they fell short, despite much of the play in the second half. Although, in truth, squandering a 2-0 lead in the first leg is what has cost them in this tie.
It will be bitterly disappointing for them as their European dream ends early. Arsenal awaits them on the opening day of the Premier League on Sunday and Bilic will need a response.
A result of huge importance though for Astra who have put themselves into the draw for the Europa League play-offs on Friday after taking advantage of some errors in the first leg and a youthful squad in this second tonight.
Thank you for joining me as it finishes Astra 2-1 West Ham (4-3 on aggregate).
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