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Europa League | Second Qualifying Round
Jul 16, 2015 at 7.45pm UK
 

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Slaven Bilic: 'West Ham United lacked quality in win over Birkirkara'

West Ham United coach Slaven Bilic suggests that his side did not possess enough quality in their play despite securing victory against Birkirkara in the qualifying stages of the Europa League.

West Ham United boss Slaven Bilic has suggested that his side lacked quality in their victory over Birkirkara in the second qualifying round of the Europa League.

The Hammers were continually frustrated in front of goal by the Maltese side, until defender James Tomkins scored a scrappy late winner to end the night on a more positive note for the new West Ham boss.

"We didn't play really quick, but quick enough against this type of opposition," said Bilic, according to the Daily Mail.

"They are a decent side, they are not, with all respect, Real Madrid, but they are not like the team from Andorra or San Marino. They can make your job more difficult.

"It was okay for this stage of pre-season, the crosses were not brilliant, but then we created three or four chances, were a bit unlucky with hitting the post, but also we did not have the quality."

The Hammers will now make a trip to Malta with a slender one-goal advantage in the contest's second leg.

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James Tomkins of West Ham celebrates after his goal during the UEFA Europa League second qualifying round (first leg) match between West Ham and FC Birkirkara at the Boleyn Ground on July 16, 2015
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