Basel beat Fiorentina 2-1 in extra time in the semi-finals of the UEFA Conference League, while West Ham beat Alkmaar by the same scoreline.

Conference League, TrophyPhoto: Ozan KOSE / AFP / Profimedia

Fiorentina – FC Basel 1-2, semi-final of the Conference League

Fiorentina got off to a great start against Basel and Brazilian Artur Cabral opened the scoring in the 26th minute.

However, the final match belonged to the Swiss.

Andy Diouf equalized in the 71st minute and Zeki Amdouni scored in the third minute of added time.

West Ham – AZ Alkmaar 2-1 in the semi-finals of the Conference League

The other semi-final took place according to the diametrically opposite scenario.

The Dutch opened the scoring in the first half thanks to Tijani Reinders in the 41st minute.

However, West Ham turned the game around in just nine minutes.

First, Mohamed Benrahma converted an 11-yard strike in the 67th minute and Michael Antonio gave England the win in the 76th minute.

In a week, the second leg of the semi-finals of the Conference League will take place.