Ibrahim scores two free-kicks in draw with Arsenal

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A late equaliser ensured Albion came away with a point.

2025-09-28T10:30+01:00

Younes Ibrahim scored his first two goals of the season in the draw with Arsenal. 📷 by Simon Roe.

Younes Ibrahim netted two stunning free-kicks as our men’s under-18s twice came from behind to draw 2-2 with Arsenal on Saturday afternoon.

Kyran Thompson put the Gunners in front after 14 minutes, before Ibrahim equalised shortly before the break with a free-kick from 25-yards that found the bottom left corner.

Henry Kasvosve missed a penalty just before half-time for Albion, with Arsenal then restoring their lead in the 53rd minute through Brando Bailey-Joseph.

We weren’t to be denied a share of the spoils though as Ibrahim caught out keeper Jack Talbot in the 89th minute with a set-piece from the edge of the box.

Younes Ibrahim scored Albion's equaliser to make it 2-2 in the 89th minute. 📷 by Simon Roe.

Under-18s head coach Bjorn Hamberg said, “We took another step forward on Saturday. In the first half we were on top of the opposition throughout, but unfortunately we conceded a goal where we could have done better.

"We responded well and got the equaliser from a direct free kick but we also missed a penalty.

"After half-time, Arsenal came with a response, as you would have expected, and scored. Again, we responded well and tried with all we had, with positives impacts from the bench we managed to get a well deserved goal from another direct free-kick at the end.

"It's another positive moment for us, showing we can compete with every team in this division."