Djair Parfitt-Williams and his West Ham United's Development Squad teammates defeated Brighton & Hove Albion on a chilly night at Rush Green.
A large crowd was on hand as Alex Song was in the starting XI. Parfitt-Williams has been called into the West Ham United Barclays Premier Division team over the Christmas period was looking to lead from the front.
Parfitt-Williams was a thorn in Brighton & Hove Albion’s side all evening, in the 27th minute after their early spell of dominance West Ham fought their way into the game. Elliot Lee went close at the near post before a Parfitt-Williams' effort was charged down.
Two minutes later a superb cross from Parfitt-Williams outwide on the right flank saw Powell attack well but in nestled his header narrowly wide.
In the 45th minute West Ham United would take the lead when Parfitt-Williams headed into the far corner following a well-worked free-kick between Josh Cullen and Song.
In the second half West Ham continued to dominate the possession in the match, with the second goal coming in the 78th minute and again a header from an Alex Song free-kick. This time Reece Oxford would rise highest to head it home.
Parfitt-Williams continued to keep his defenders on their heels and his trickery won his side another free-kick late in the match, clever play from the winger, who would earn the Man of the Match title.
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