Re: Arsenal U23s & U18s Thread

by Raptorgunner Tue Mar 18, 2014 6:44 pm

We have to score now, going overtime will be tough.

by RealGunner Tue Mar 18, 2014 6:44 pm

Raptorgunner wrote:We have to score now, going overtime will be tough.

straight to penalties

by RealGunner Tue Mar 18, 2014 6:47 pm

by Jay29 Tue Mar 18, 2014 6:47 pm

We've been roasted by Adama Traore. Really defended poorly against him.

by Jay29 Tue Mar 18, 2014 6:47 pm

4-2. Traore. ffs

by Jay29 Tue Mar 18, 2014 6:49 pm

Akpom getting jeered Laughing

by Raptorgunner Tue Mar 18, 2014 6:49 pm

by Sina Tue Mar 18, 2014 6:54 pm

damn wish there was 2nd leg
put tafari moore up against that Gorilla and Hayden DM to shield CBs and we would have won

still great effort lads

by Jay29 Tue Mar 18, 2014 6:56 pm

Full time. 4-2 Barcelona.

A lot of harsh lessons to be learned. There were some bad mistakes at the back that were punished, and the team did a poor job defending against Traore and Kaptoum, who was ultimately the difference maker. If I'm being ultra-critical, they should have scored when they were on top in the first half.

Still, fantastic first half performance, pressing high up and causing Barcelona problems, and great spirit in the second half to dig in and equalise. 4-2 is harsh in the end.

I thought Toral and Olsson were excellent, the former with his passing and the latter with his defensive work. Gnabry is clearly too good for that level, and Akpom continues to impress. Disappointed by Zelalem, though.

by urbaNRoots Tue Mar 18, 2014 7:01 pm

Raptor, I was going to say that rofl

Disappointing to go out of the competition like this but still good game from the boys in attack (and Bellerin in defence), we have some exciting players in Gnabry, Akpom, Bellerin from this team. Zelalem and Olsson very poor defensively, need to improve that part of the game.

Also credit to Barcelona who were very good, especially Traore ripped our LB, Pleguezuelo and Olsson a new one.

by Sina Wed Mar 19, 2014 6:20 pm

Kristoffer Olsson vs Barcelona u19:

by EL Patron Wed Mar 19, 2014 11:16 pm

Very good technically but I think his lack of athleticism is whats holding him back from the first team at the moment.

by Sina Thu Mar 20, 2014 11:24 am

Héctor Bellerín vs Barcelona U19 :

by Sina Thu Mar 20, 2014 4:36 pm

Chuba Akpom vs Barcelona U19s:

by DuringTheWar Sat Mar 22, 2014 5:14 pm

Daniel Crowley finally returned from injury today leading the u18s to a 5-0 win and apparently playing very well.

by RealGunner Sat Mar 22, 2014 5:41 pm

What a return

by Sina Sun Mar 23, 2014 3:45 pm

one last match comp from midweek game

Gedion vs Barca u19s:

by Jay29 Mon Mar 24, 2014 3:48 pm

Arsenal U21s beat West Ham U21s 5-3 today thanks to goals from Iwobi and Ansah and an Akpom hat-trick

by RealGunner Mon Mar 24, 2014 9:14 pm

Main man Akpom

btw was Bellerin only loaned out for 6 months? Thought it was full season.

by Jay29 Mon Mar 24, 2014 9:16 pm

It was meant to be a full season, but he was recalled since he wasn't getting any playing time under the new Watford manager. He's actually in the squad for the Swansea game tomorrow.

by RealGunner Mon Mar 24, 2014 11:00 pm

Nice. Thanks

Strongly believe he will follow the steps of Cole and Gibbs and aim for the first team after a short loan spell.

by Jay29 Mon Mar 24, 2014 11:56 pm

In other news, Chuks Aneke has 16 goals for Crewe this season. Not bad. hmm

by RealGunner Thu Mar 27, 2014 10:25 pm

Arsenal have signed Portuguese U17 winger Jonatas Centeno on a pro deal.

by Jay29 Thu Mar 27, 2014 10:39 pm

Portugal produce decent wingers hmm

by RealGunner Thu Mar 27, 2014 10:46 pm

Signed him from Fulham U18s apparently Laughing

by RealGunner Sat Mar 29, 2014 4:19 pm

Crowley scores match winning free-kick as Arsenal U18s beat Blackburn

http://t.co/BPxJ6YG1yK

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