https://www.chelseafc.com/news/latest-news/2016/01/ under-21s-report--southampton-v-chelsea.html Under-21s report: Southampton 1 Chelsea 0 Wed 6 Jan 2016 Chelsea Under-21s were narrowly beaten by Southampton in the Under-21 Premier League Cup round-of-32 this evening (Wednesday). The Blues controlled proceedings in the first half and created a number of opportunities that they were unable to convert into an opening goal. They were made to regret those missed opportunities after the restart as Ryan Seager struck seven minutes into the second period to send the Saints into the last-16. Adi Viveash made three changes from the side that beat Middlesbrough in our last Under-21 action back in December as Joseph Colley, Kevin Wright and Reece Mitchell returned to the side. Colley made his Under-21 debut and partnered Jake Clarke-Salter in a back four also comprising Kevin Wright and Fikayo Tomori. Bradley Collins continued in goal. Captain Charlie Colkett partnered Mukhtar Ali in midfield, while Mitchell, Kasey Palmer and Charly Musonda provided the attacking support for striker Tammy Abraham. This was our first involvement of the season in the domestic Under-21 knockout competition and we started brightly on a chilly January evening on the south coast. Colkett's early shot was bravely charged down and Palmer fired a volley high over Fraser Forster's crossbar after Colkett had pulled his corner back to the midfielder on the edge of the box. Musonda shot over and Clarke-Salter headed Colkett's inswinging free-kick delivery wide before Forster was called into action to claw Abraham's header away and then Mitchell was denied by a block on the line as he followed in. Viveash's side were enjoying success pressing high and winning the ball in advanced areas of the field. Mitchell stole possession in one such example and teed up Musonda, although the young Belgian skewed his strike over again, before Palmer's effort was deflected inches wide of the post. The Saints grew stronger as the half wore on and threatened after 35 minutes as Jake Hesketh drilled a shot into the side-netting from a narrow angle. However, despite a dominant first-half display from the visitors, the game remained goalless at the interval. The hosts restarted strongly and came close to opening the scoring as Sam McQueen exploited a slip at the back and charged down the right channel. His final product let him down as he curled his effort over Collins' bar, however it was 1-0 to Southampton moments later. Seager escaped in behind the back four for the first time in the evening and showed his composure to round the goalkeeper and slot into the back of the net. Alex Kiwomya was introduced shortly afterwards and his impact was immediate as he supplied a teasing cross into the box from the right flank. Palmer was on hand as he supported from midfield but his effort on the volley failed to trouble Forster once again. The Chelsea number 10 continued to look one of the likelier of the Chelsea ranks to pull his side back into the tie and he was thwarted by Forster again after the hour mark. Having controlled the ball with a lovely first touch, his quickfire effort looked destined for the bottom corner before the first team goalkeeper's intervention. The game opened up even more as the Blues pushed for a leveller and the Saints were content to soak up the pressure and strike on the break. Collins pushed away a free-kick swung in from the left before Abraham blasted over from close range after a hanging cross from the right. Abraham had one last chance before the death as he got on the end of Clarke-Salter's cross and diverted his attempt towards the far corner however, with Forster beaten, the ball was hooked off the line by Alfie Jones and the home side were able to claim the win and a place in the next round. == Manager reaction == After the game, Viveash reflected on a performance that deserved to culminate in a winning result for his side. Speaking to the official Chelsea website, he said: 'It was a very positive performance and the only downside is that we've lost. We totally dominated the game and I'm not quite sure how we haven't won. The players will be a little bit baffled tonight but that's football sometimes. 'Their back four and goalkeeper made some unbelievable blocks and saves and they did the old-fashioned defending really well. Forster makes a brilliant save from Kasey in the second half and then they kick one off the line in the last minute, which is when you're thinking it might not be our night. 'We're disappointed with the goal we conceded because we didn't put enough pressure on the ball and we gave Seager the little sniff that is all he needs because we know he's one of the best strikers at this level. However, we played some fantastic football and coming off the back of the Middlesbrough game before Christmas, we've put together two really good footballing performances. If we play half as well at Tottenham on Monday in the league then we've got a great chance of getting something from the game.' Chelsea (4-2-3-1) Bradley Collins Fikayo Tomori Joseph Colley Jake Clarke-Salter Kevin Wright Charlie Colkett (c) Mukhtar Ali (Alex Kiwomya 62) Reece Mitchell Kasey Palmer Charly Musonda (Isaac Christie-Davies 83) Tammy Abraham Unused subs - Jared Thompson, Josimar Quintero, Ali Suljic Booked - Abraham Southampton (4-2-3-1) Fraser Forster Dominic Gape (c) Alfie Jones Jack Stephens Matt Targett (Josh Debayo h/t) Harrison Reed Armani Little Sam McQueen Jake Hesketh Josh Sims (Olufela Olomola 85) Ryan Seager Unused subs - Harry Lewis, Tyreke Johnson, Thomas O'Connor Scorer - Seager 51 Referee - Steven Plane Pictures courtesy of Mark Sandom. -- PTT Chelsea 名言錄推 heavygauge:wryyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy -- ※ 發信站: 批踢踢實業坊(ptt.cc), 來自: 59.115.109.217 ※ 文章網址: https://www.ptt.cc/bbs/Chelsea/M.1452107062.A.748.html ※ 編輯: JamesCaesar (36.231.132.32), 03/16/2017 00:47:27

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