[情報] 英超國際盃 - Chelsea 3 - 4 Fulham
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under-21s-report--chelsea-v-fulham.html
Under-21s report: Chelsea 3 Fulham 4
Thu, 19 Feb 2015
Our Under-21s exited the Premier League International Cup at the
quarter-final stage after twice coming from behind against their fellow
Londoners but conceding a late deciding goal.
Moussa Dembele fired the Whites into an early lead, which Lewis Baker's
penalty cancelled out before Patrick Roberts's goal put the visitors back
in front.
The Blues levelled again before the first half was over as Jordan Houghton
found the back of the net from 25 yards, and then Ali Suljic put his side
in front for the first time in the game midway through the second half.
Suljic's own goal and then Adam Taggart's close-range finish gave the
Cottagers victory and sent them into the last four.
== Team news ==
With the Under-18s involved in the FA Youth Cup at Newcastle three days
previously, Adi Viveash called upon the services of the older members of
his group combined with some first-year scholars not involved at St James'
Park. Baker and Alex Kiwomya returned to the side after recent loan spells
at Sheffield Wednesday and Barnsley respectively.
There was an Under-21 debut for Suljic in central defence alongside Dion
Conroy, with Fankaty Dabo and Kevin Wright forming the remainder of the
back four protecting Mitchell Beeney's goal. Schoolboy striker Ike Ugbo
led the line up front supported by Kiwomya and Reece Mitchell, while
Houghton captained the team from midfield alongside Baker and Kasey Palmer.
Fulham's side contained five members of their Youth Cup final side that
were beaten by our Under-18s last May, including second-leg goalscorers
Roberts and Dembele.
== First half ==
The game burst into action right from kick-off as Magnus Norman in the
Fulham goal was forced to make a good save after 30 seconds. Palmer's
driven ball from midfield out to the right was taken down by Kiwomya and
the winger's low effort was pushed strongly around the post by the
goalkeeper. However, the deadlock was soon broken after two minutes and it
was the Whites celebrating an early lead.
Left-back Jordan Evans advanced down the flank and cut the ball back to a
lurking Dembele, who managed to turn on to his right foot and fire beyond
Beeney despite the desperate last-ditch attempt of a block from Suljic.
Beeney saved well with his feet to prevent Dembele doubling his and
Fulham's advantage before the Blues got themselves level after 13 minutes.
Ugbo escaped down the left channel and was bundled over from behind by Noe
Baba as he advanced into the penalty area. The referee had no hesitation
in pointing to the spot and Baker's effort had too much power and accuracy
for Norman, despite the keeper diving the right way.
Yet the hosts were level in the tie for just a minute. A long ball forward
found Dembele and the forward used his strength to get in behind Conroy to
the byline before picking out Roberts in the box. The wideman was able to
take the ball under control and swivel before finishing confidently past
the onrushing Beeney.
Fulham enjoyed a strong spell after retaking the lead but Viveash's side
weathered the storm and soon grew back into the game. Palmer fired wide,
Suljic's header was clawed away by Norman and Mitchell shot over before a
second equaliser in the 33rd minute. Skipper Houghton received possession
25 yards from goal and dispatched a crisp shot low into the bottom far
corner.
Roberts missed the target by inches and Palmer was twice denied by Norman
in the final minutes of an eventful opening half.
== Second half ==
After ending the first period strongly, the home side restarted with the
same high intensity and were ahead for the first time on the evening eight
minutes into the second half. Palmer's jinking run forward drew a foul
from Roberts and Baker's execution of the set-piece was dangerous, forcing
Norman to scramble across his line and push the ball wide. Conroy was
sharp to the loose ball and diverted it back across goal for his
centre-back partner Suljic to turn in from close range for a debut goal.
Chelsea's control in the game continued for 20 second-half minutes and
Liam Donnelly made a crucial sliding challenge on Palmer as the midfielder
looked to burst past him and into the six-yard box. The topsy-turvy tie
took another twist as Fulham brought the scores level at 3-3 midway
through the half. Evans advanced and delivered a wicked cross from the
left that Suljic sliced agonisingly into his own net, with Beeney stranded
helplessly.
The Blues goalkeeper made a crucial stop from Taggart as the striker
looked to squeeze a shot inside his near post from close range, however
the Fulham no.9 made no mistake moments later. A high corner from the left
was swung in, Tim Hoogland rose highest to nod back into the six-yard box
and Taggart supplied the finish from a couple of yards out.
Baker and Houghton brought saves from Norman in the final 10 minutes but
the late onslaught was contained well by Peter Grant's side, who
progressed to the semi-finals.
== Manager reaction ==
Adi Viveash reflected after the game on an evening when his side exited
the competition but one beneficial from a development perspective for his
younger contingent. He said: 'Obviously we're disappointed to lose and go
out of the competition.
'It's another really good development game for our younger players but
once again we're talking about the game management. At 3-2 up we gave away
poor situations and conceded poor goals.
'The dynamics of the team are different so it's a plus to have Kevin
Wright and Reece Mitchell back out on the pitch after injuries and to have
Ali Suljic making a debut at this level. Ike Ugbo was excellent as a
schoolboy against two big, powerful centre-backs but we're talking about
the rudiments of defending again and that means we need to put in more
work on the training ground to rectify the little problems.
'It shows respect to us from Fulham that the likes of Roberts and Dembele
were involved but that's what we want. It's the way it is when you're
Chelsea and it's something the boys have to learn to cope with.'
The Academy return to action this Saturday 21 February as Joe Edwards'
youth team host Reading at Cobham.
Chelsea
Mitchell Beeney
Fankaty Dabo Ali Suljic Dion Conroy Kevin Wright
(Ola Aina 68)
Lewis Baker Jordan Houghton
Alex Kiwomya Kasey Palmer Reece Mitchell
(Charlie Wakefield 85) (Charly Musonda68)
Ike Ugbo
Unused subs - Billy Granger, Josh Grant, Ruben Sammut, Mukhtar Ali
Scorers - Baker pen 13; Houghton 33; Suljic 53
Booked - Houghton
Fulham
Magnus Norman, Tim Hoogland, Jordan Evans, Liam Donnelly, Jonathan Buatu (c),
Noe Baba, Patrick Roberts (Tom Richards 63), Ryan Williams, Adam Taggart,
Moussa Dembele (Buomesca Tue Na Bangna 63), Ange-Freddy Plumain
Unused subs - Marek Rodak, Tiago Casasola, Lyle Della Verde
Scorers - Dembele 2; Roberts 14; Suljic (og) 67; Taggart 82
Booked - Hoogland, Roberts
By Sam Poplett
Pictures courtesy of Mark Sandom
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