Speedy West Ham players rescue ball boy from being crushed by fans

West Ham I had a great trip to South London in the Premier League on Saturday while they were winning Crystal Palace 2-0, but one moment will be remembered more than the score.

He was the Czech midfielder Thomas Soucek who opened the scoring for the Hammers at Selhurst Park in the second half.

While running to celebrate with the travelers West Ham Fans, the electric advertising board collapsed under the weight of the fans leaning on it.

This is not uncommon on football pitches, but a young ball boy stepped in front of him and began to get crushed beneath him in a very awkward position.

Fortunately, Fountain and Jarrod Bowen In the middle of the party, the boys discovered the boy and managed to lift the fence and get him out before the situation got worse. It could have been much more damaging to the young man than it actually was.

A happy ending

Bowen A reporter asked him about the situation after the match and he gave a very positive update, confirming that the boy was not injured and had been given BowenHis shirt to make him feel better.

“Yes, I managed to get him out as quickly as possible,” he told BeIn Sport after the match. “It was an instinct to do it. I saw him after the match, he's got my shirt on now. He's smiling. He's fine now, which is good to see.”

West Ham He scored a second goal shortly after, but the celebrations were much safer for that goal. New signing Aaron Wan-Bissaka It was instantly dangerous for West Ham against one of his former teams.

He signed for the club from Manchester United He made his debut at Selhurst Park earlier this summer.