2025年1月16日 星期四

青年足總盃第4輪：Chelsea U18 7 - 1 Merstham U18


Chelsea U18 7-1 Merstham U18
Shumaira Mheuka 14'
38' Amari Perkins
Ryan Kavuma-McQueen 23'
Leo Cardoso 28'
Shumaira Mheuka 32'
(pen) Shumaira Mheuka 47'
Reggie Walsh 52'
Chizaram Ezenwata 88'
16Shots on Target4
5Shots off Target2
4Corners4
15Fouls8
2Offsides1
2Yellow Cards1
66%Possession34%

Cards
Reggie Walsh 18'
47' Chris Lutonadio
Ryan Kavuma-McQueen 43'

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球場：Kingsmeadow, Kingston upon Thames
觀眾：1,202
開賽：19:00, Wed 15 Jan 2025
主裁：Nathan Oakes

Chelsea（4-2-3-1）:
                                                     Hudson Sands

  Genesis Antwi        Olutayo Subuloye        Landon Emenalo        Calvin Diakite
                                                                                                 (Harry McGlinchey 51)
                                  Ollie Harrison (c)        Kiano Dyer
                                                              (Charlie Holland 59)

                       Leo Cardoso          Reggie Walsh          Ryan Kavuma-McQueen
                                                   (Yahya Idrissi 72)        (Marcell Washington 71)

                                                  Shumaira Mheuka
                                             (Chizaram Ezenwata 59)

Unused Subs: Freddy Bernal, Joseph Wheeler-Henry.


Merstham（4-4-2）:

Nico Tero, Jayden Meade (Elke Babu 59), Shay Dunn, Chris Lutonadio (c), Chris Rangel, 

Reese Cartwright (Adrian Brito Turbo 71), Luyanda Mafu, Josh Solecki (Luke Danby 58), Foday Sesay, 

Amari Perkins (Ashley Tshitenga 59), Jimmie Basquine (Theo Egbri 63).

Unused Subs: Vincent Sammland, Matt Burjak.


以下內容出自卻爾西官網：


FA Youth Cup report: Chelsea 7-1 Merstham

15 Jan 2025


Chelsea Under-18s put in a dominant performance at Kingsmeadow on Wednesday evening putting seven goals past Merstham, including a stunning Shumaira Mheuka hat-trick, sending the Blues into the fifth round of the FA Youth Cup.

Both sides began the fixture with intensity and passion, fully aware that only a win would ensure progression in this knockout competition, as Chelsea hosted non-league opposition looking to cause a historic upset.

We started strongly, though, when Mheuka opened the scoring with a brilliant solo goal, followed by Ryan Kavuma-McQueen doubling our lead with a powerful strike into the bottom corner.

The third goal came from Leo Cardoso, who delivered a clinical finish as we kept up the relentless pressure. Mheuka then added his second with a rifled shot into the top corner. Just before half-time, Merstham managed to pull one back through Amari Perkins, but it did little to disrupt Chelsea’s momentum.

After the break, the Blues burst out of the blocks, with Mheuka completing his hat-trick by calmly converting a penalty after Reggie Walsh was brought down inside the area. Walsh continued to impress, connecting perfectly with a well-delivered Harry McGlinchey cross to head home Chelsea’s sixth.

The final goal of the evening was a masterpiece, as Chizaram Ezenwata leapt high to acrobatically volley in a swinging Charlie Holland cross, rounding off a commanding 7-1 victory.

== Bold start ==

This lively fourth-round fixture burst into life from the first whistle, with a strong Kingsmeadow crowd of 1,202 supporters setting the tone. The atmosphere was electric, reflecting the stakes as both sides battled for a fifth-round spot in this prestigious academy competition.

Chelsea wasted no time asserting ourselves. Calvin Diakite delivered an excellent looping ball to Kavuma-McQueen, who surged down the wing to find Reggie Walsh at the edge of the box. Walsh’s strike was denied by Shay Dunn’s outstretched leg, but it let the opponents know we were there.

We dictated the early play, controlling possession and pushing forward relentlessly. Merstham’s backline was under constant pressure as Kiano Dyer, flourishing with confidence, glided effortlessly up the field. Partnering effectively with Ollie Harrison in midfield, Dyer kept Chelsea in full flow.

The breakthrough felt inevitable and when it came, it was nothing short of spectacular. Olutayo Subuloye’s pinpoint through ball found Mheuka, whose tricky footwork beat a Merstham defender. The striker rounded the keeper in style and calmly slotted the ball in at the near post to give Chelsea the lead.


Cardoso soon delivered a moment of brilliance. Using his incredible speed and skill, he wove through the Merstham defence with ease. Although the defenders managed to recover and dispossess him, Cardoso’s flair was a warning of more to come.

== Stunning second ==

Chelsea remained in control and the second goal followed in true Blues fashion. Genesis Antwi showcased his blistering pace on the right wing, before cutting the ball back into the area. Kavuma-McQueen sprinted onto it and smashed a low shot into the corner, leaving Nico Tero helpless.


Moments later, Cardoso nearly added a third with another quick run, but his strike flashed just wide of the post.

== Floodgates open ==

Chelsea’s dominance continued as we ruthlessly extended our lead. Cardoso played a clever one-two with Mheuka, whose return pass sent Cardoso charging into the box. The Portugal youth international unleashed a thunderous strike into the net. This time, there was no missing.


The Blues were in full flow, enjoying our football. Mheuka soon added his second in outstanding fashion. Charging toward the area, he held off Merstham defenders with strength and unleashed an unstoppable rocket into the top corner. It was a goal to remember.

Merstham refused to go quietly and eventually pulled one back. Foday Sesay’s determined run ended with a well-saved shot by Chelsea goalkeeper Hudson Sands, but Merstham striker Perkins pounced on the rebound to score from close-range.

The spectators experienced a thrilling and action-packed first half, during which Chelsea surged ahead to secure an impressive 4-1 lead.

== Pressure pays off ==

We maintained our intensity in the second half, quickly extending our lead within two minutes as Mheuka completed his hat-trick. Walsh’s quick footwork inside the box proved too tricky for Chris Lutonadio, who tripped our schoolboy and conceded a penalty. Mheuka stepped up confidently, executing a stuttered run-up and sending the keeper the wrong way.


Substitute Harry McGlinchey wasted no time making an impact. After a speedy run from Mheuka, the ball was sent wide to McGlinchey, whose looped cross found Walsh perfectly positioned for a header. Walsh’s efforts were rewarded as he added his name to the scoresheet in style.

Chelsea’s pressure remained relentless. Captain Harrison showcased his dribbling skills, spotting Cardoso unmarked and delivering a low cut-back. Mheuka was quick to pounce, but the flag was raised for offside, halting his celebrations.

Moments later, Kavuma-McQueen unleashed a powerful strike that rebounded off the post and Cardoso’s follow-up shot was expertly saved by the Merstham keeper.

Chelsea kept up the intensity despite having another goal disallowed. Antwi’s hard work down the wing resulted in a precise cross for Kavuma-McQueen, who tapped it in, only for an offside call to deny the Blues for a second time.

A penalty was awarded to Chelsea after a tackle on captain Harrison, offering him a chance to score. However, his chipped effort was caught by the Merstham keeper, denying us the seventh goal again.

That goal did arrive, though, as Chelsea’s determination finally paid off when schoolboy Ezenwata scored. Holland’s superb cross into the area found Ezenwata, who leapt high and delivered an acrobatic volley into the net, sealing a bold and entertaining victory for Chelsea.


== What it means ==

Chelsea’s Under-18s now progress to the fifth round of the FA Youth Cup, where we will face the winner of Preston North End or Manchester United in an away fixture, to be decided after their Friday clash.

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如果晉級的話，下一場要客場對上曼聯或普雷斯頓：

U18 主教練蘇萊曼賽前訪談：

今晚的比賽是小車兩年多來第一次青年足總盃踢主場、三年來第二次（好扯）：
英足總限制，所以沒有 YouTube，只有官網和 app 直播：
卡多索賽前訪談：
莫斯坦從 8 月中就開始踢青年足總盃，今晚是他們的第 9 場比賽：
Chelsea Youth 認為大部分的莫斯坦球迷今晚都到場了：
梅烏卡首開紀錄美技進球：
梅烏卡梅開二度大爆射：
Chelsea Youth 認為踢得還不夠好，但安特威、卡多索、梅烏卡不錯：
Chelsea Youth 談最近 5 到 6 年英國足球揠苗助長的趨勢：



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最近身體出了大問題，本來想看重播，但早上才發現沒有 YouTube 轉播，官網也沒有影片留底，大意了唉....
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