14| ⚽️ GOAL COLCHESTER! Freitas-Gouveia picks the ball up in his own half and drives at the Charlton defence! A couple of step overs makes the space and he blasts into the bottom corner from inside the area! (1-0) #ColU https://t.co/dKng5naAeX
Surprised/disappointed not to see any returning first team players involved, seeing that Williams and Field could be back on Saturday
Not worth the risk against a kid who may put in a mistimed tackle
The fact Vennings is back with the U23s makes me confident though
In the old days players would rarely play for the first team after a long term injury without at least one reserve game. Football has changed, but surely there have to benefits to match fitness from playing a U23 match?
Probably the worst under 23 performance witnessed in a very long time. Comprehensively outplayed from start to finish by a strong and athletic Ipswich team that lacked guile.
Outstanding defensive performances by the two centre backs Mingi and Keefe. Unfortunately Mingi went off with what looked like an upper thigh strain and after that Ipswich scored their last two goals.
Unbelievable amount of good saves from Osaghae, but he ruined all his excellent work with very poor kicking plus was at fault for the two late goals. Junior was excellent in possession and scored a great goal but often goes missing.
No one else, including the returning Maloney impressed. How Ocran and Yao are still at the club is beyond me.
So cold. Palace at home next Monday but wondering whether to bother after today tbh.
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The fact Vennings is back with the U23s makes me confident though
Sarpong playing against his loan club
Davison fit to play
Charlton U23 starting XI | Osaghae, Yao, Keefe, Mingi, French, Maloney, Powell, Quitirna, Clayden, Isiaka, Ocran. Subs: Harvey, Aidoo, Afrane-Kesey, Albon, Barton.
Hemed and Williams probably rejoined on Friday which allowed them to be involved yesterday, along the fact it was a game played at a slower pace
Outstanding defensive performances by the two centre backs Mingi and Keefe. Unfortunately Mingi went off with what looked like an upper thigh strain and after that Ipswich scored their last two goals.
Unbelievable amount of good saves from Osaghae, but he ruined all his excellent work with very poor kicking plus was at fault for the two late goals. Junior was excellent in possession and scored a great goal but often goes missing.
No one else, including the returning Maloney impressed. How Ocran and Yao are still at the club is beyond me.
So cold. Palace at home next Monday but wondering whether to bother after today tbh.
Day off today.