LOUIS Griffiths scored a sensational solo strike as Oxford United’s Under-18s thrashed Swindon Town.
The U’s won 4-1 in their final home game of the Merit League One season, with the fourth from Griffiths a stunning individual effort.
United were 3-0 up at half-time in the derby, thanks to a Jack Lee opener after six minutes, a Harrison Bradney effort just before the 20-minute mark, and a Leo Snowden goal just before half-time.
Ten minutes into the second half, Griffiths received the ball on the halfway line, and took on at least seven Swindon players, before calmly poking the ball home.
🤩 Louis Griffiths with a ridiculous solo goal in the derby yesterday and a late candidate for goal of the season👏👏
— Oxford United Academy (@AcademyOUFC) April 21, 2024
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Swindon then scored a late penalty to deny the U’s a clean sheet.
That accolade has since been claimed by Snowden, who became the first 15-year-old to play for United’s first team when he came off the bench against Chelsea Under-21s in the EFL Trophy.
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