West Ham United were crowned U18 Premier League Cup champions following a 2-1 victory over Reading at Select Car Leasing Stadium. The young Irons got off to the dream start in the first half courtesy of Josh Ajala, who tapped home a flicked-on corner from close range to extinguish any early nerves.

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But the hosts were level through a curling effort 16 minutes later to ensure the sides went in level at half-time.

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It was a more muted affair in the second half, and just as it looked like the Hammers were heading for an extra-time period, Ajala did the trick again, this time meeting Elisha Sowunmi's cross to send the ball arcing past the goalkeeper to secure the Club’s first-ever U18 Premier League Cup title.