West Ham United's official website whufc.com was at the Bruhl Stadium in Grenchen for Monday evening's Uhren Cup meeting with Swiss Super Liga side BSC Young Boys.
The Hammers produced a fine display at the end of three days of intensive training in central Switzerland, pushing the UEFA Europa League qualifiers all the way before falling to a 2-1 defeat.
Frank Nouble was on target for West Ham in Sam Allardyce's first game in charge, glancing home a Luis Boa Morte cross to equalise midway through the first half.
Although Young Boys eventually found the net again, there were plenty of reasons to be optimistic for Allardyce, his backroom staff and the supporters who made the trip to Grenchen.
Published here are a series of exclusive images from Monday's match.
Frank Nouble was on target against BSC Young Boys
Abdoulaye Faye looked strong on his West Ham United debut
Ruud Boffin made a series of fine saves
Hernani Da Rosa played his first match on trial for the Hammers
Robert Hall came close to netting a late equaliser