Lincoln were reduced to 10 men within three minutes as Tom Hamer was sent off for a lunging challenge on Veltman. Their situation worsened on 23 minutes when Conor Mc Grandles brought down Jarrod Bowen to stop him running clear on goal, leaving Lincoln with nine men.
West Ham struggled to break through for much of the first half, but Konstantinos Mavropanos headed them into the lead on the stroke of half-time. The contest was effectively over after the restart, as the floodgates opened. Edvin Austbo, Bowen and Pablo all found the net to extend the lead.
Tomas Soucek, who had come off the bench, added two goals late in the match to complete a emphatic scoreline. For Lincoln, the result was a painful one, as the numerical disadvantage they faced from early on proved too much to overcome.
It was a strange match, with the balance of play shifting dramatically through red cards and a rapid sequence of goals. West Ham's victory was comprehensive, while Lincoln were left to reflect on a difficult evening in which their discipline and numbers ultimately decided the outcome.
Source: Sky Sports Champions League · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing