Manchester United’s U18 side kicked off this season’s FA Youth Cup campaign on Tuesday night against Peterborough.
The most prestigious youth tournament of the season is finally here, as Manchester United’s U18s took on Peterborough, having found form at the perfect time of the season.
JJ Gabriel is now the youngest ever Man Utd player to score in the FA Youth Cup
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It was a game in which United dominated for the entirety and yet despite this, Peterborough’s defence proved difficult to get beyond.
This meant it was just one goal that won the game for Darren Fletcher’s side, with JJ Gabriel scoring the winner, which was an excellent finish.
Gabriel’s goal saw him become United’s youngest-ever goalscorer in the competition.
With this, United head into the next round against either Cambridge or Derby. You can follow the game as it happened below.
Manchester United (Gabriel) 1-0 Peterborough
JJ Gabriel hits it over
United break through Gabriel but he forces a long shot which flies over.
[Link]Half-time
At the break, United have had eight shots and Peterborough have had zero, which tells the story of this game so far.
[Link]JJ Gabriel fouled
Bad tackle by Peterborough takes out Gabriel. Referee played advantage and Bradbury scuppered a chance in the box.
[Link]1-0 Manchester United
JJ Gabriel with a brilliant placed finish into the bottom corner from the edge of the box after Brown sets him up. Shah did well to create the chance.
Assist: Brown
[Link]Better from United
Gabriel wins a corner after drop of the shoulder and a shot was blocked wide.
[Link]Manchester United dominating
United have been dominating possession so far as Peterborough have probably had 10 passes completed total. No way through yet though, too much possession deep on the pitch.
[Link]Bradbury comes close
United’s high press sees Mantato win the ball back and set up Bradbury but he scuffs his shot.
[Link]Old Trafford awaits
It will be an incredibly exciting night for the United boys to be playing at Old Trafford! Despite Ruben Amorim’s reluctance to use the academy, he will have an eye on this as Chido Obi’s performance in the competition earned him a debut.
[Link]Manchester United confirmed XI
How to watch
Manchester United U18 vs Peterborough is LIVE on MUTV from 6.55pm for paid subscribers.
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