They bankrolled the signings of players including Germany captain Thomas Hitzlsperger, Frederic Piquionne and Pablo Barrera.

他们花巨资买进的球员包括德国国家队队长的托马斯·希策尔斯佩格，弗雷德里克·皮奎翁内和巴勃罗·巴雷拉。

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Scott Parker sent the game into extra-time when he launched himself at Pablo Barrera's 84th-minute cross.

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Luis Boa Morte and Pablo Barrera wasted good chances and Carlton Cole hit the post as the Hammers continued to press.

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Another Mexican substitute, the 37-year-old Cuauhtemoc Blanco, sealed the victory from the penalty spot after a third replacement, Pablo Barrera, had been felled in the box.

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