Tottenham Youth 3 Chelsea FC Youth 0

[EskWeston 696]

A depleted Chelsea Academy side finished off an FA Youth Cup-winning season with an away defeat to Tottenham in their second game in two days. The side, which only had two substitutes on the bench after a weekend win over Ipswich, went down to 10 men midway through the first half when Kaby Djalo (pictured) was shown red.

It's likely the spritely midfielder would have been sent off following a late tackle but when a scuffle ensued red was the only option for the referee as Djalo was sent for an early shower.

However, despite being down to 10 and tired, the side continued to compete late into the second half when the game was killed off by Tottenham's third.

It didn't take long for the hosts to take the lead once Chelsea went down to 10. It was a good piece of football that sealed the opener as the home team dazzled our defence with some direct two-touch passing.

As the move reached its final man a mistake from Aldi Haxhia between the Chelsea posts was enough for the ball to slip over the line just before the half-hour mark.

At half time youth team manager Dermot Drummy decided to use one of his two subs when he swapped George Saville for Todd Kane. The change spurred the side into action but despite producing a few decent chances, Chelsea failed to really threaten to Spurs' goal.

Then, just before the hour mark was up, Philipp Prosenik went off with an injury, forcing goalkeeper Sam Walker into a striker's role as he took up the offensive position.

Not long after, despite having two keepers on the pitch, Chelsea conceded the second when another breakdown in communication allowed the hosts to break past our defensive line before slotting home.

It would take another 20 minutes for Tottenham to increase the lead but when they netted for the third time the game died down. Chelsea continued to work hard but the recent spate of games began to show as they tired towards the end.

'The boys did well today and have had a fantastic season, it was a shame we finished the season with a loss but overall it's been a brilliant campaign,' said Drummy after the game.

'They showed fantastic commitment and although our discipline went slightly, you can't argue with the overall work ethic of the side.

'We just want to congratulate the first team players and staff on winning the League and thank them for giving the boys a chance to see, at close quarters, a League-winning side.

'These are things in development that you can only learn by winning. The first team showed us that this weekend and the way they were with the boys was fantastic.'

Chelsea (4-3-3): Aldi Haxhia; Ben Sampayo, Nathaniel Chalobah, Kenny Strickland, Aziz Deen-Conteh; George Saville (Todd Kane H-T), Anton Rodgers, Kaby Djalo; Milan Lalkovic, Bobby Devyne, Philipp Prosenik (Sam Walker 57).

Source: Chelsea FC

[NattyBlue 44]

Unlucky lads!

Kaby and his temper! that's like his 2nd red in as many months I think long break in summer now anyway and the youth / reserves having a shuffle up.

Only 2 days rest so can't blame them once it was down to 10 men lol

And only what? 2 normal youth team members?

[EskWeston 696]

Dissapointing to end the season like this, but being down to 10 men and having Sam Walker play as a striker made this game impossible, still after a very successful season where the team has finished in a very respectable position in the league and won the Youth Cup i don't think anyone would mind too much.

[cfc12 0]

Daily Mail has an interesting take on it,they reckon this was a specially arranged closed-door game organised by both the clubs to attract buyers for the fringe players of both clubs.Many of the youngsters were on display in front of the various Championship and League One managers so as to they can have a good look at them as they are available on loan next season..

Daily Mail

[EskWeston 696]

Daily Mail has an interesting take on it,they reckon this was a specially arranged closed-door game organised by both the clubs to attract buyers for the fringe players of both clubs.Many of the youngsters were on display in front of the various Championship and League One managers so as to they can have a good look at them as they are available on loan next season..

Daily Mail

Different game, that was a 5 - 3 Tottenham win Reserves Friendly.

[cfc12 0]

Different game, that was a 5 - 3 Tottenham win Reserves Friendly.

My bad,thanks for the correction though..

[Kostas 1,468]

Different game, that was a 5 - 3 Tottenham win Reserves Friendly.

Any hope for the highlights of that game?

[EskWeston 696]

Any hope for the highlights of that game?

I hope so, i will find out tonight..... Although the friendly was not mentioned by the club so there is a good chance they didn't have the cameras there..

[Shane 2,275]

Ancelloti out!

[Clevemayer 764]

Ancelloti out!

wtf do you mean?

[NattyBlue 44]

^ He's just having a laugh lol