West Ham United under-18s secure memorable victory over Manchester United under-18s
West Ham United’s under-18 side secured a memorable 4-2 victory over Manchester United at Rush Green Stadium in the U18 Premier League on Saturday.
The young Hammers took the lead in style when Sonny Perkins fired home a stunning 25-yard free-kick in the 10th minute, and they doubled their advantage just before the half-hour mark through Ollie Scarles’ close-range finish.
United pulled a goal back through Alejandro Garnacho just before the break, but West Ham restored their two-goal cushion when Perkins added his second with a fine individual effort.
The Red Devils again reduced the deficit thanks to a goal from Marc Jurado, but the hosts held on for a deserved victory to move up to fifth place in the league standings.
West Ham United U18s:
Dmitri Halajko, Kaelan Casey, Jamal Baptiste, Emmanuel Longelo, Keenan Appiah-Forson, Sonny Perkins, Ollie Scarles, Kamarai Simon-Swyer, Mipo Odubeko, Divin Mubama, Jacob Wright
Substitutes:
Emre Tezgel, Ajibola Alese, Sonny Perkins
Goals:
Sonny Perkins (10′, 60′), Ollie Scarles (28′)
Manchester United U18s:
Radek Vitek, Marc Jurado, Tyler Fredricson, Bjorn Hardley, Logan Pye, Omari Forson, Charlie McNeill, Alejandro Garnacho, Ethan Ennis, Shola Shoretire, Joe Hugill
Substitutes:
Isak Hansen, Daniel Gore, Noam Emeran
Goals:
Alejandro Garnacho (43′), Marc Jurado (53′)
West Ham United’s victory over their Manchester United counterparts marks a significant achievement for the young Hammers.
They have now won four of their last five matches in the U18 Premier League, and they will be looking to continue their good form when they take on Arsenal at London Colney on Saturday, 27 February.
As for Manchester United, the defeat at Rush Green Stadium will be a disappointment, but they will be aiming to bounce back when they host Liverpool at Old Trafford on Saturday, 27 February.
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