Match Preview Charlton U18s v Cardiff City U18s - FA Youth Cup - 16 December at the Valley - KO 7.00

Henry Irving

The biggest question for Steve Avory and the other coaches ahead of this third round game will be asked of Bob Peeters. "Can Aherne-Grant play?"

The same might have be said of joe Gomez but his starting role in the first team seems likely to rule him out.

At home this crop of youngsters have done well this season albeit home being SE9 rather than SE7

Always worth the few quid that has to be charged under FA rules if for no other reason that to see the potential first teamers of the next few seasons weeks

MattTeesHeader

I thought somebody said this was being played at Welling? Can someone confirm venue please?

ForeverAddickted

Isnt that the U21 cup match against Brighton?

dickplumb

The U18 game is being played at the Valley.

Brendan_O_Connell

MattTeesHeader said:

I thought somebody said this was being played at Welling? Can someone confirm venue please?

You're thinking of the U21 game.

That is being played at Ebbsfleet next week.

happyvalley

Comfortable home win 4-0.

andynelson

Cardiff usually have quite a strong youth team, should be a cracking game.

Scoham

http://www.cafc.co.uk/news/article/charlton-u18-fa-youth-cup-cardiff-city-2146810.aspx

Looks like Ahearne-Grant will be involved tonight.

000__Jaaaaay__000

Why is there no stream or commentary?

paulie8290

The boys will have my support, anyone know exactly what stands are open, as I am guessing most will be closed

dickplumb

West Stand will be open.

paulie8290

Security is a bit thin here tonight guys :-)

paulie8290

Good to see a few of the older guys here tonight
Harriott
Cousins
Gomez all here

and I almost got run over by Sho Silva coming in

paulie8290

Couple of scouts here by the looks of it
Bolton and Everton

edit: Tottenham as well

paulie8290

Almost 1-0 down

Mitov tried some skills with the ball at his feet and was caught by Cardiff forward, lucky he just managed to get it away

paulie8290

Great ball across goal which Lookman almost got on the end off

paulie8290

Brandon Hanlan has looked very good so far

paulie8290

Hanlan just wriggled his way into the area past 2 or 3 defenders but was stopped just before he got his shot away

McBobbin

Cheers paulie

paulie8290

Mitov has come out for a few corners and free kicks now and not looked comfortable

paulie8290

Great bit of passing play ended with George Lapslie delivering a great ball which KAG headed just over

paulie8290

Good corner by Edwards but again headed just over, this time by Ezri Konza

seth plum

Liking the live updates paulie.

paulie8290

Half time 0-0 but we look most like scoring.

they have created a few chances but end product has been poor.

paulie8290

Lawrie Wilson amongst the other first teamers in directors box

lancashire lad

is Big Bob there?

paulie8290

Sittng near a scout not sure who he is for, but during half time he was on the phone reporting to someone, he seemed very impresed with Ezri Konsa

paulie8290

lancashire lad said:

is Big Bob there?

Not seen him

paulie8290

Regan Charles-Cook brought down in the area, ref says no Penalty, Cardiff go down the other end and win a corner.

Konza currently getting treatment

paulie8290

Nice play by KAG but his shot is straight at the keeper

paulie8290

Nice headed flick on by KAG but Hanlan was under pressure from defender and hits it well wide