A fine showing from West Ham United U18s earned the young Irons a deserved 4-1 comeback victory over Southampton.
The Saints – the reigning Premier League U18s South champions – took the lead early in the first half through Will Merry’s close-ranged header.
The Irons were unfortunate not to register a goal after Gideon Kodua’s early effort was ruled out for offside, before Oliver Scarles’ direct finish from a corner was chalked off after a foul was determined to have been committed in the build-up.
But the Hammers displayed their quality in the second half and got a deserved leveller when Lewis Orford’s corner found the net, via the post, before Southampton defender Nat Boot turned into his own net to give the Hammers the lead.
Callum Marshall and Gideon Kodua each added late goals – both superb finishes from inside the area – to wrap up an impressive victory against the Saints.
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