FA Youth Cup semi final Charlton 1 (Beckford, 23) United 1 (Richardson, 47)
Manchester United's youngsters secured a valuable 1-1 draw in the FA Youth Cup semi final first leg against Charlton on Saturday. The Reds took on the Addicks at The Valley as both teams vye for a place in the final of this prestigious tournament. However, it started badly for Brian McClair's young Reds, who went a goal down in the 23rd minute. Phil Bardsley was adjudged to have pulled back Charlton's Lloyd Sam, and Karl Beckford put the home side in front. But United fought back and created a host of chances - and their persistence paid off just after the break when Kieran Richardson hit an opportunistic shot from the right wing. It deceived the whole Chartlon defence and nestled in the back of the net to bring the scores level. Ben Collett let a series of chances go begging as United pushed forward for second goal. However, Charlton had a chance of their own to wrap up a win for the second leg at Old Trafford on 9 April - Alex Varney forced a late save from Luke Steele in United's goal. Teams Charlton: Delo, Thanda, Nunn (Gross 10), Fuller, Sankofa, Jackson, Sam, Beckford (Wilson 89), Ndombe, Varney, Long (Evans 76). Subs: Elliot, Tucker. Booking: Jackson. United: Steele, Sims, Bardsley, McShane, Lawrence, Eagles, Jones, Richardson, Colllett, Calliste (Blake 80), Johnson. Subs: Poole, Heaton, Howard, Byrne. Att: 9,074. Report by Ben Hibbs. http://www.manutd.com/news/fullstory.sps?iNewsid=29684&itype=466&icategoryid =120 ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor ---------------------~--> Rent DVDs Online-No late fees! Try Netflix for FREE! http://us.click.yahoo.com/YKLNcC/oEZFAA/i5gGAA/tsUolB/TM ---------------------------------------------------------------------~-> *************************************** Reply to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subscribe to the list: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Unsubscribe from the list: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
