UNDER-18S : DERBY 3 UNITED 0
Barclays Under-18 Premier League, Merit Group | 19 March 2016 | Moor Farm | Scorers: Gordon 8, Walker 54, Babos 85
Derby County completed a comprehensive 3-0 victory over Manchester United in the Merit Group phase of the Under-18 Premier League.
The Rams made the perfect start when taking the lead after only eight minutes, capitalising on some lapse defending by United. Kellam Gordon was on hand to supply the finish past keeper George Dorrington.
In response, Callum Whelan mustered two shots on target but the hosts finished the first half strongly, with a few close calls towards Dorrington's goal, and pushed on again in the second period.
Lewis Walker doubled Derby's advantage nine minutes after the interval and the Reds were unable to finish off some great chances to force a route back into the game. Substitute Aidan Barlow and Zak Dearnley were both guilty of failing to provide the necessary finish while DJ Buffonge fired over the top following a dynamic run.
Alex Babos wrapped things up late on with a header past Dorrington to round off a disappointing day for the United youngsters.
United: Dorrington; Sang (Barlow 41), Warren, Dunne, Reid; Scott, Whelan; Kehinde, Buffonge, Boonen; Dearnley (Barrett 81). Subs not used: Byrne, Spratt.
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