As www.islandstats.com reported yesterday, Djair Parfitt-Williams and his West Ham United Premier League 2 teammates drew 1-1 with Northampton Town in the Checkatrade Trophy, West Ham won an extra bonus point thanks to a 3-2 victory on penalties after 90 minutes.
Parfitt-Williams’ coach Terry Westley praised his players for stepping up to the challenge as the PL2 Hammers drew with League One Northampton Town in the Checkatrade Trophy.
The Hammers knew they could not qualify from the group stage but travelled to Sixfields aware of the importance of a good performance, and they delivered against experienced opposition.
They went a goal behind when Harry Beautyman drilled in from the edge of area, but responded just before half-time when Parfitt-Williams finished after a lovely team move.
"For us to play Monday against West Brom in the league and then to play Nottingham Forest on our travels in the Premier League Cup and play again today against league opposition. It's where these players need to be," said Westley.
"Tonight was the biggest challenge of the three. We asked the players to dominate the game but we didn't want to get in a physical battle with them.
"We ended up with seven youth team players on the pitch and we kept trying to play, kept moving the ball around and it was a pleasing performance. Some players stood up for themselves against a good team."
