Ghana international Kudus Mohammed was unlucky in his maiden English Premier League start for West Ham United as they suffered a home defeat to Everton on Sunday afternoon.
Kudus, who had made cameo appearances for the Hammers in the Premier League since his arrival at club, was handed a starting berth by David Moyes and enjoyed the full duration of the match.
Dominic Calvert-Lewin's piece of brilliance ensured Everton secured a vital Premier League victory in their first game since the death of chairman Bill Kenwright.
On a poignant day for the Merseyside club, striker Calvert-Lewin turned his marker with a clever flick before firing low into the bottom corner
It was a rare moment of quality in a scrappy encounter where both sides struggled to create chances.
Calvert-Lewin had described Kenwright, who died last Monday aged 78, as a "great man"; the striker was the difference maker as Everton became only the fourth team to beat West Ham at home this year.
However, the Toffees needed keeper Jordan Pickford to be alert in stoppage time in order to clinch victory.
The England international barely had a save to make before beating away a fierce volley from Hammers substitute Said Benhrama.
Everton move five points clear of the relegation zone as result, although they remain fifth from bottom in the table.
West Ham, who stay ninth, have won just one of their past six Premier League games as their strong start to the season continues to fade
Kudus has scored one goal in seven league appearances for West Ham United in his debut season.
