Corinthian-Casuals u18 0 - 1 Shoreham u18
FA Youth Cup
Thursday 12th September 2024
Report: Josh Lamey. Images: Andy Nunn (full set of photos here)
Everyone connected with Corinthian-Casuals is fully aware of just how important the youth section is to the core of the club, providing opportunities for the next generation of talent to shine. The Under-18s were back in action on Thursday night, raising the curtain on a new season and looking to put on a show in FA Youth Cup qualifying.
Last season proved successful on all fronts. An enthralling run to the Tony Ford Youth Challenge Cup semi-final and a fifth-place finish in the table displayed the potential that this group possesses.
This season’s line-up has plenty of familiar faces, as the likes of David Wloch, Tom Rolls, Oliver Warbey and Billy Cumber took to the field once again. Casuals made the faster start to the tie, with exciting centre-forward Nathan Downer testing the Shoreham keeper in the early stages.
As both sides grew into the contest, Warbey also went close a number of times. We have grown accustomed to his trademark runs, cutting in and unleashing a strike towards the net. However, he was unable to make the breakthrough here.
The hosts were then millimetres from grabbing the lead when a ball across the box left an open net staring Downer in the face, yet a miraculous ‘hand of God’ style save from Shoreham’s No1 kept it scoreless. As the autumnal chill began to creep in, Casuals required ice in the veins if they wanted to take the lead.
Half-time came and went, and we were back underway for the second 45, still goalless, but the Casuals defence was breached against the run of play, when Shoreham’s striker ran past Wloch to send the visitors into the lead.
The Musselmen then began to flex their attacking muscles, but Wloch provided a series of saves to keep Casuals in the tie. Unfortunately, we were unable to find the goal we needed at the other end and the game ended in victory for the visitors. It was a spirited performance from the boys in pink-and-chocolate, but they bow out of the FA Youth Cup at the first hurdle.
“The lads and the management team were deflated after the game,” said Paul Hill afterwards. “Football can be a very horrible game at times and last night was one of them.
“The boys did what I asked. They won their individual battles, kept the ball, and dominated areas of the pitch. Unfortunately, it wasn’t enough to win and progress in the cup. Credit to a resilient defensive display from Shoreham.
“There were positives to take from the game, and I hope it showed we have an identity on how we want to play and develop these players for the upcoming season.”
FA Youth Cup
Thursday 12th September 2024
Report: Josh Lamey. Images: Andy Nunn (full set of photos here)
Everyone connected with Corinthian-Casuals is fully aware of just how important the youth section is to the core of the club, providing opportunities for the next generation of talent to shine. The Under-18s were back in action on Thursday night, raising the curtain on a new season and looking to put on a show in FA Youth Cup qualifying.
Last season proved successful on all fronts. An enthralling run to the Tony Ford Youth Challenge Cup semi-final and a fifth-place finish in the table displayed the potential that this group possesses.
This season’s line-up has plenty of familiar faces, as the likes of David Wloch, Tom Rolls, Oliver Warbey and Billy Cumber took to the field once again. Casuals made the faster start to the tie, with exciting centre-forward Nathan Downer testing the Shoreham keeper in the early stages.
As both sides grew into the contest, Warbey also went close a number of times. We have grown accustomed to his trademark runs, cutting in and unleashing a strike towards the net. However, he was unable to make the breakthrough here.
The hosts were then millimetres from grabbing the lead when a ball across the box left an open net staring Downer in the face, yet a miraculous ‘hand of God’ style save from Shoreham’s No1 kept it scoreless. As the autumnal chill began to creep in, Casuals required ice in the veins if they wanted to take the lead.
Half-time came and went, and we were back underway for the second 45, still goalless, but the Casuals defence was breached against the run of play, when Shoreham’s striker ran past Wloch to send the visitors into the lead.
The Musselmen then began to flex their attacking muscles, but Wloch provided a series of saves to keep Casuals in the tie. Unfortunately, we were unable to find the goal we needed at the other end and the game ended in victory for the visitors. It was a spirited performance from the boys in pink-and-chocolate, but they bow out of the FA Youth Cup at the first hurdle.
“The lads and the management team were deflated after the game,” said Paul Hill afterwards. “Football can be a very horrible game at times and last night was one of them.
“The boys did what I asked. They won their individual battles, kept the ball, and dominated areas of the pitch. Unfortunately, it wasn’t enough to win and progress in the cup. Credit to a resilient defensive display from Shoreham.
“There were positives to take from the game, and I hope it showed we have an identity on how we want to play and develop these players for the upcoming season.”
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