Tyreece John-Jules’ first-half strike proved to be the difference on Friday night as we ran out 1-0 winners over West Ham United at Meadow Park.
Full of confidence after scoring for the first team in Dubai on Tuesday, the 18-year-old delivered a mature performance as our lone forward, troubling the Hammers’ defence throughout.
After a slow and physical start to the game, it looked like we’d taken the lead with the first chance of the evening as John-Jules converted Bukayo Saka’s cutback inside the area. But before the 18-year-old could wheel away in celebration, the referee blew his whistle for offside.