U18 - West Ham Utd 0 - 4 Chelsea - 切爾西足球俱樂部 Chelsea Football Club

U18聯賽季後賽第一輪



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Under-18s report: West Ham 0 Chelsea 4

Fri 10 Mar 2017


Our youth team kicked off the elite merit round in the Under-18 Premier
League with a resounding away win in east London.


A brace from schoolboy Callum Hudson-Odoi and a penalty converted by
captain Luke McCormick handed us a 3-0 advantage at the break before Cole
Dasilva sealed the points with a close-range finish two minutes into the
second period. As the first game of the weekend, it leaves our youngsters
top with a healthy goal difference.


Jody Morris made four changes from our previous visit to Little Heath, a
3-0 win that rounded off the regional programme for the south section
winners. Jared Thompson came into the side in goal protected by a back
three consisting of Marc Guehi, Joseph Colley and Reece James, while
Dasilva and Juan Castillo lined up in the wing-back positions.


Martell Taylor-Crossdale continued to lead the line up top supported by
Hudson-Odoi and George McEachran, while McCormick partnered Tariq Uwakwe
in central midfield.


The visitors, all in blue, started with purpose as they looked to make an
early statement of intent in their bid to be crowned national champions.
Taylor-Crossdale tested Rihards Matrevics with a clever strike on the turn
after just four minutes before Joe Powell did well to head clear a
dangerous Uwakwe delivery during a bright start from the Blues.


It took us until the second half to break the deadlock on our previous
visit to Little Heath last month. Yet there were just 12 minutes on the
clock on this occasion when Morris's men struck the opener.


Hudson-Odoi provided a slide-rule pass for Taylor-Crossdale and the
striker deceived defender Tunji Akinola with some quick footwork before
being taken down by the home skipper. The referee showed no hesitation in
pointing to the spot and McCormick stepped up to convert confidently from
12 yards.


It was just reward for a positive opening period and the Blues didn't look
back. Uwakwe forced a routine save from the keeper with a well-struck
volley from the edge of the box after Taylor-Crossdale's delivery had been
headed clear but the Hammers stopper was given less chance moments later
as Hudson-Odoi doubled our advantage.


McCormick regained possession in midfield and set the move going before
McEachran threaded through an inviting pass to find the run of the
schoolboy forward. With Matrevics committed, Hudson-Odoi sensed his
opportunity and rounded the keeper before slotting the ball precisely
inside the near post.


Powell's free-kick flew narrowly wide as a warning to the visitors but
they were rarely troubled in a dominant first half and extended their lead
with less than 25 minutes played.


It was a goal that stood out for its precision, skill and audacity, though
one that was only made possible after a crunching tackle won by James on
halfway. The ball was worked quickly into the box and Hudson-Odoi then
produced the magic, taking it down on his chest before delicately lifting
it over the goalkeeper on the half-volley.


Chances continued to come for the Blues. Hudson-Odoi headed straight at
Matrevics before Castillo went down in the box but the Dutchman's appeals
failed to convince the officials to award a second spot-kick.


The best opportunity of the half for the hosts came moments before the
break. Korrey Henry advanced to the byline down the right and found Powell
in the six-yard box but the midfielder failed to direct his effort on
target.


The importance of goal difference could prove significant in this
mini-league and Morris would have demanded continued effort and
application after the restart despite the three-goal advantage.


It was a determination reflected in performances throughout the team in
the second period and saw the lead extended to 4-0 after 47 minutes.


Castillo did well down the left and cut the ball back invitingly towards
McEachran eight yards out. The 16-year-old intelligently let the ball run
with a clever dummy and roll to Dasilva in space, with the wing-back
arrowing a strike into the bottom corner.


McEachran fired straight at the keeper as the visitors continued to work
tirelessly, pressing high to win the ball back and using possession
patiently but also with purpose.


Jahmal Hector-Ingram ought to have pulled a goal back but could not get on
the end of an inviting inswinging cross before the striker won a penalty
after a clumsy coming-together with James. Henry took on responsibilities
from the spot but was thwarted by Thompson, who dived low to his right to
parry before gathering at the second attempt to preserve our clean sheet.


James went close to making it 5-0 with a flicked header that looped
narrowly over the crossbar before Hudson-Odoi and Taylor-Crossdale fired
off-target late on we remained on the front foot until the final whistle.


Another impressive performance, three points and a tenth clean sheet in
the last 11 outing for our youngsters capped a pleasing afternoon. Their
bid to be crowned national champions begins in style.


Chelsea (3-4-3)
Jared Thompson

Reece James Joseph Colley Marc Guehi
(Josh Grant 62)

Cole Dasilva Tariq Uwakwe Luke McCormick Juan Castillo
(Conor Gallagher 62)

Callum Hudson-Odoi George McEachran
(Harvey St Clair 71)

Martell Taylor-Crossdale


Unused subs - Marcin Bulka, Ike Ugbo
Scorers - McCormick (pen) 13; Hudson-Odoi 17, 24; Dasilva 47


West Ham

Rihards Matrevics, Jake Eggleton, Vashon Neufville (Reece Hannam 62),

Conor Coventry, Tunji Akinola, Ajibola Alese, Ben Johnson, Alfie Lewis,

Jahmal Hector-Ingram, Joe Powell (Anthony Scully 68), Korrey Henry


Unsued subs - Tyler Forde, Malyk Hamilton, Yiannis Constantinou
Booked - Alese, Coventry

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