Result/Plus Next' Oxford vs Cardiff C FA Youth Cup 4th Rd '

Full time Oxford United 2 Cardiff City 3
Great game

Cardiff City set up fifth round tie with Chelsea with 3-2 win

Kevin Nicholson's Academy side set up a FA Youth Cup fifth round tie with Chelsea with a fantastic 3-2 victory over Oxford United at Didcot Town's npower Loop Stadium.

It was Macauley Southam who got the young Bluebirds off to the best of starts as his ninth minute strike clinically finished a well weighted pass from Dylan Rees, before Wales Under-19 International Abdi Noor doubled City's advantage just before half-time.

United however came back fighting in the second half and were given the opportunity to pull a goal back as Rees brought down Chris Hackett in the area - Josh Ashby stepped up to slot home and bring Oxford back within one.

It wasn't long before City regained their two goal advantage as Tom Burridge fired home a stunning free-kick eleven minutes from time to see regain control of the tie. But it was set up for a tense finish as Oxford were awarded a second penalty for handball; Ashby slotting home comfortably to make it a tense final few minutes.

United almost equalised through Dave Roberts who struck the underside of the City crossbar shortly afterwards, but the Bluebirds would hold on to their lead to secure an excellent away victory and a fifth round FA Youth Cup tie against Chelsea at Cardiff City Stadium.

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1-0 City

Macauley Southam goalscorer, well taken goal ball in from right with pace
34 gone and in control

Cheers Andy

2-0 Cardiff City Abdi Noor,
Another well taken goal, ball in from the right low shot into bottom right corner
H/T whistle just gone

Oxford pull one back penalty
2-1 City
15 mins left

3-1 City
What a goal 30 yard free kick on left into top left corner by Tom Burridge
Brilliant

Sqeaky bum time another Oxford penalty 3-2 City
5 mins to go

Full time 3-2 Cardiff
Great game

Well done young uns. Cheers Bluetaf.

The kids are doin well lately, great to hear

Back home in the warm with a hot drink
Not one for writing reports but overall an enjoyable evening.
First time I have watched the youngsters and I was impressed with them. I never thought the result was in doubt once we took the lead, bossed the game for long periods only to give away the goals by penalties, the second a questionable hand ball.
I liked the width that we played with especially down the left side. Abdi Noor was my MoM and what turned out to be the winning goal will stay with me for a while, what a free kick by Tom Burridge, hopefully you get to see it on player.
Chelsea next, well done lads

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