Manchester City’s elite development squad veto a spectacular turnaround as they concede a 94th-minute equalizer in a 3-3 draw with Premier League 2 title rivals Crystal Palace at the City Football Academy it was done.
Palace took the lead in the first half through a corner kick from David Omilav, but defender Sean Grehan’s own goal equalized in the second half.
Shortly after, the away team took the lead again from the penalty spot via Omilab, but equalized when Josh Adam slammed home from the edge of the area.
Substitute Alex Robertson looked to have won with a left-footed shot from inside the area, but Palace substitute Ademora Ora Adebomi headed in stoppage time to tie the points. .
What happened
City could have dominated the match early and scored a goal in the first minute, but striker Will Dixon failed to control the ball and it was cleared.
We held the ball patiently and the Eagles defense was relentless.
Josh Wilson-Esbrand fired a dangerous ball from the left side that crossed the front of goal but didn’t arrive in time for Kian Breckin to tap it.
Adedire Mebude managed to lose a defender after dropping a long ball before Adam mounted a strike, but the midfielder turned his effort straight into the hands of Palace goalkeeper Owen Goodman.
Palace took the lead against the flow of play in the 33rd minute as a clever corner routine was returned into the area by defender Grehan and Omirab bunched the ball across the line.
Adam and Mebde’s deft one-two shot from a tight angle in the area and soon came close to leveling the score afterward. half time.
After half-time, we didn’t have to wait long to bring the level down as a corner kick from the left side was turned into an own goal by centre-back Grehan, which was part of EDS’s fortune.
However, just minutes later, the Palace winger threw the ball home from the spot to regain the lead after Omilab was awarded a penalty when he collided with an oncoming Mickey van Sass.
But Barry-Murphy’s camp would not bow their heads, diving straight into the attack and paying off when Robertson’s blocked shot fell to Adam. The hour mark has struck.
City continued to push forward in an attempt to build momentum and took the lead for the first time in the 65th minute when Robertson completed the comeback with a left-footed shot from inside the area.
The defense held solid for 25 minutes and looked as though it would be enough to secure the victory.
Line-up method
Van Sas was given goalkeeping duties against Palace alongside Ezra Carrington, Finley Barnes, Jader Katongo and Wilson Esbrand, defending the Finnish stopper.
Shay Charles captained the team from the defensive midfield behind the now-familiar attacking duo of Kian Breckin and Adam.
Dixon spearheaded the attack, with Mehvude and Oscar Bob giving width to City’s strong line-up and launching the attack as City’s number nine.
manchester city elite development team
Start of XI: Van Suss, Carrington (Robertson 46′), Burns, Katongo (Taylor 46′), Wilson Esbrand, Charles (C), Mévude (Smith 73′), Breckin, Dixon (Soje 73′), Adam, Bob
Substitute: forgive.
Crystal Palace U21
Start of XI: Goodman, Imlay (Rodney 70min), Adalamora, Ozo, Grehan, Watson, Omilab, Wells Morrison, Akinwale (Ola Adebomi 70min), Mooney (Cadogan 60min), Gordon.
Substitute: Shara, Raymond.
its meaning
The draw keeps them second in the Premier League 2 standings, level with Crystal Palace on points and goal difference.
next
EDS hit the road next Saturday as they travel to Merseyside to face Everton.
Kickoff at Finch Farm is Saturday 29th October at 12pm (UK).
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