Arsenal U18 came from behind to beat Tottenham 2–1 in the U18 Premier League South, with Mylo Bernard scoring both goals. His stoppage-time winner arrived after Arsenal had been forced to use Emerson Nwaneri as an emergency goalkeeper, the club reported on October 17.
This youth derby is distinct from senior men's and women's fixtures. The result put Arsenal fourth on thirteen points in the reported table.
Quick goals after half-time
Oliver Boast struck the crossbar for Tottenham early on. Arsenal responded through Maalik Hashi and Bernard, while Jaden Maghoma shot wide from Hakeem Abubakar's pass.
Joel Vidal-Philbert put Spurs ahead after the break following Cayon Hanson's approach. Arsenal replied immediately, Abubakar crossing from the left for Bernard to equalise.
Jack Talbot saved Armend Muslika's free kick before leaving after a collision. Replacement Max Lo Presti was also forced off following an aerial challenge. The report does not provide a medical diagnosis for either goalkeeper.
An extraordinary finish
Nwaneri took over in goal and helped Arsenal withstand late pressure. In stoppage time, his long free kick reached Luis Munoz and then Bernard out wide.
The striker cut inside and shot from distance, finding the net via the crossbar to complete the comeback.
Arsenal extended their winning sequence to five across competitions and inflicted Tottenham's first defeat of the league campaign, narrowing the gap to three points.
Some players next prepare for UEFA Youth League action against Bayern on October 21. That is a separate competition; this completed result belongs to the U18 derby and Bernard's decisive double.