https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/article/uyl-report-chelsea-1-rb-salzburg-1 UYL report: Chelsea 1 RB Salzburg 1 14 SEP 2022 Chelsea Under-19s could only manage a draw on matchday two of the UEFA Youth League despite dominating opponents RB Salzburg on Wednesday afternoon. Lewis Hall unlocked a resolute defence but the young Red Bulls bounced back with a late leveller. https://i.imgur.com/AiJ2fx7.jpg

Our young Blues were looking to bounce back from defeat on matchday one as they welcomed RB Salzburg to Cobham on Wednesday afternoon. https://i.imgur.com/PqEMKry.jpg

Both clubs observed a minute's silence for the recent passing of Her Majesty the Queen The only real chance of the first half fell to Jude Soonsup-Bell, as he could only divert his volleyed attempt from Leo Castledine's cross over the bar. Besides that, the first period consisted of our young Blues controlling possession for large periods without troubling the away side's defence. The second half had a greater intensity and that was highlighted by the increased number of openings we managed. Jimi Tauriainen and Charlie Webster both had sights at goal which went close, but it was Lewis Hall who broke the deadlock with some individual brilliance. For the majority of the game we were the dominant side and on another day, we would have scored more goals but the away side bounced back to level through Federico Crescenti, who slotted home after being put through on goal. == Team news == There were two changes made by Ed Brand to the side who played Dinamo Zagreb last week as Webster returned from injury and Travis Akomeah was given a start at the heart of a back three. https://i.imgur.com/XmGXIyz.jpg

Travis Akomeah at 16 years of age was making his first appearance at this level == Positive beginnings == We almost got off to the perfect start as captain Bashir Humphreys connected well from a corner but his goal-bound effort was cleared away. Similar to our first game of the group stage, we started the match in firm control, moving the ball well and threatening the 18-yard box of our opponents. This was underlined by the first big moment of the game as following a slid in through ball by Hall, Castledine pounced to cross towards the path of Soonsup-Bell, but the young forward could only fire his volley over the bar. Despite its promising start from the hosts, the game went through long period of breaks in play which were disrupting the flow of the game. Our young Blues were still in control but were not fashioning chances as the away side stood resolute. == Yet to find the opener == For all the possession we were having, it was proving very difficult to break down a side who were content with siting deep and defending the edge of their box. It was Soonsup-Bell who had the next effort as he headed over from a Brodi Hughes cross. Despite our pressure, the away side gave a little reminder of their attacking threat as a quick counter found winger Karim Konate but his curled effort was watched harmlessly wide by Ted Curd. https://i.imgur.com/rzILR2v.jpg

Charlie Webster back in action after a short spell on the sidelines Even more possession followed with Brand's side enjoying over 60 per cent share of the ball, but we ended the half with no shots on target. == Deadlock broken == We came out of the break looking for an early opener and Tauriainen soon broke clear down the right-hand side. As he entered the box, he shot on an angle and drew a save from goalkeeper Jonas Krumrey. The rebound fell to Castledine, but he sliced his effort wide. Our play was rewarded with the goal that it deserved, and it was Hall who showed strength to ease his man off the ball and then followed that up with fine close control to settle himself and then find the far corner of the goal. It was also our first goal in this year's competition. https://i.imgur.com/Llqkceo.jpg

Lewis Hall's solo run gave us the opener Tauriainen almost doubled our lead as he found space down the right again and, on the volley, he tried to catch the keeper off guard, but he saved well with a dangling foot. == Young Red Bulls hit back == Second half substitute Jano Zeteny unleashed a fierce shot from the edge of the box, which was headed for the top corner, but Curd saved well with an outstretched right hand. Despite our good play for most of the afternoon, a momentary lapse in concentration allowed the visitors back into the game. Konate played a fantastic through pass which found second-half substitute Crescenti, who composed himself one-v-one with Curd sliding past the Chelsea shot-stopper. A late penalty shout which the referee waved away as Humphreys appeared to be hauled down in the penalty area was the last notable piece of action before the full-time whistle was blown. == What this means == Our young Blues register their first point of this year's competition, with AC Milan at home the next fixture on Wednesday 5 October. - Header photo taken by Mark Sandom --------------------------------------------------------------------------- https://www.chelseafc.com/en/news/article/uyl-reaction-learning-and-improving UYL reaction: Learning and improving 15 SEP 2022 Under-19s head coach Ed Brand gives his thoughts after yesterday's score draw against RB Salzburg in the UEFA Youth League... https://i.imgur.com/eAi4TYf.jpg

Our young Blues secured a point in yesterday's UEFA Youth League fixture against RB Salzburg, however the away side's late equaliser has increased the difficulty of qualification from Group D. Nonetheless, Under-19s head coach Brand is confident that a few improvements from his team will see them get the results they deserve. Despite a performance that saw our boys control most of the possession for a majority of the 90 minutes, the young Austrians were still able to secure a point away from home, which leaves us with just a point from our opening two group matches. Lewis Hall scored our first goal of the competition on the hour mark and it looked like that goal would be enough for us to get the three points but a lapse in concentration resulted in the side from Austria finding their way back into the game with a leveller late on. == Improvements needed == Brand gave his thoughts on the game and provided an insight into how his team can improve for future tests. 'The first half was pleasing to see as after the tough defeat in Croatia,' he said. 'The boys responded well and played with confidence. The only thing we were missing was the decisive goal that our endeavour deserved. https://i.imgur.com/HcZXE5k.jpg

Lewis Hall showed great strength and power to charge towards goal and finish calmly beyond the keeper 'The balance was right for most of the game and that is what makes the result a little frustrating as we nullified a very good Salzburg team and they struggled to create.' With just under 60 per cent possession, our young Blues were commanding on the ball and threatened throughout, though Brand reflected on what he believed allowed the away side to score an equaliser so late on. 'I think as the game wore on and we got closer to the full time whistle, we sensed the importance of three points and it weighed on us as the game management was not as strong as I wanted it to be,' he continued. == Pushing forward == 'Overall, there are still four more games in the competition and we have to take confidence from the fact that we are learning and improving. It is just about translating that into positive results. Our biggest opponent is ourselves and once we overcome that, we will do well.’ Travis Akomeah made his first start at Under-19 level and Brand was eager to commend the young centre-back's performance, handling his debut in the competition with maturity. https://i.imgur.com/mb3Fnw4.jpg

Akomeah made his Youth League debut against the Austrians 'Travis is a first-year scholar who has been playing and training really well so he is fully deserving of his selection. Coming into a big game against last year's finalists, he handled himself well and put in a good performance.' Chelsea return to action in the UEFA Youth League on Wednesday 4 October as they take on AC Milan at Cobham. The group winners automatically advance to the last-16, while runners-up face an away one-legged play-off to reach the knockout round. Chelsea (3-5-2): Ted Curd Alfie Gilchrist Travis Akomeah Bashir Humphreys (c) Brodi Hughes Charlie Webster Zak Sturge Jimi Tauriainen Lewis Hall (Silko Thomas 46) Leo Castledine Jude Soonsup-Bell (Ato Ampah 89) Unused subs - Max Merrick, Sam Rak-Sakyi, Kiano Dyer, Donnell McNeilly, Michael Golding Scorer - Hall 60 Booked - Thomas 87 RB Salzburg (4-3-3): Jonas Krumey (c) Mark Gevorgyan Marcel Moswitzer Sandro Luca-Molner Mario Pejazic (Konstantin Gertig 58) Moussa Kounfolo Yeo Tolgahan Sahin Raphael Hofer (Valentin Sulzbacher 79) (Jano Zeteny 71) Marcell Berki Dominik Lechner Karim Konate (Federico Crescenti 71) (Luka Reischl 79) Unused subs - Balasz Toth, Tim Paumartner Scorers - Crescenti 83 Booked - Sahin 26; Gevorgyan 63; Sulzbacher 88; Reischl 90+3 -- Hoddle: 'Matthew will be sitting up there looking down now and loving Chelsea being winners. He'll just love Chelsea winning.' -- ※ 發信站: 批踢踢實業坊(ptt.cc), 來自: 111.249.164.102 (臺灣) ※ 文章網址: https://www.ptt.cc/bbs/Chelsea/M.1663156708.A.3A0.html ※ 編輯: JamesCaesar (111.249.154.31 臺灣), 09/24/2022 23:06:34

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