U18 Report | Arsenal 2-3 Albion

A photo of Albion U18 forward Adam Okorodudu

Albion's Under-18s secured a brilliant 3-2 triumph at Arsenal on Saturday in the U18 Premier League South division. 

The Gunners, who were unbeaten heading into the fixture, took the lead after just two minutes courtesy of Brando Bailey-Joseph, but the Baggies hit back and equalised just six minutes later when Harry French scored after winning the ball back high up the pitch.

The hosts restored their advantage on the half-hour mark through Teshaun Murisa, however, for the second time in the encounter, Chay Thompson's boys responded immediately. Adam Okorodudu pounced on a loose ball to fire home and make it 2-2.

And the visitors won it inside the final 20 down in the capital. French proved to be matchwinner, slotting the ball home confidently after the Baggies had won back possession inside the Arsenal half.

The victory leaves Albion seventh in the standings on 10 points from six games.

ALBION: Moses, Perkins, Abudu, Shaw, Letlat (Round 77), Blackshields, Iddrisa, McNeil, Colesby (Sankoh 90+), French, Okorodudu (Dexter 90+).

Subs: Lines (GK), Jackson.

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