U23S BEATEN BY MILLWALL
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22 September 2021
Our U23s suffered a 4-0 defeat in the Professional Development League against Millwall on Tuesday afternoon.
Speaking after the game, Head Coach Martin Devaney gave his take on the defeat: “Moments in the game, in terms of us, we didn’t take our chances. In terms of them, in the moment, when they were on top, they scored the first one which was a good goal, poor defending by us, but it’s about players learning and developing. In those moments you’ve got to steady the ship and get through five, ten minutes. But then there was a quick penalty and before you know it you’re 2-0 down. It’s a tough task when you’re away, travelled down on the day to play Millwall.”
When asked where improvements could be made, Devaney replied: “Physicality. That desire to go and win your duels and as a collective group it just wasn’t there today. I know it’s difficult when a squad’s put together and a lot of the boys aren’t used to playing with each other at the moment, but like I’ve said to them, it’s your time, it’s your game time. You have to be fighting tooth and nail to try and get the shirts from the first team players, and today unfortunately as individuals and as a collective it wasn’t good enough. We did play well in spells, but in those spells when you’re dominating, you have to score and unfortunately we didn’t have that killer pass or that killer shot today to affect the goalkeeper, unfortunately they did.”
REDS XI: Trialist (GK), Hassan-Smith, Helliwell, Sraha, D Benson, Trialist, Thompson, Hondermarck (Kalinauskas, 64), Cole, Christie-Davies, Bremang (Trialist, 71).
Not used: Brown (GK), Lancaster, Sherlock.
U23S SUFFER DEFEAT IN SOUTH YORKSHIRE DERBY
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28 September 2021
Our U23s fell to a 3-1 defeat against Sheffield United in the Professional Development League on Tuesday afternoon.
The early stages were relatively uneventful but eventually gave way to a hectic period, during which three goals were scored in the space of four minutes.
Sheffield United took the lead through Angelo Cappello, who steered home after latching onto a teasing cross from Leo Gaxha.
However, the Reds struck back almost instantly when a trialist drilled into the bottom corner from the edge of the box.
The visitors refused to be disheartened by the blow and restored their lead a minute later. Cappello met a cross from Andre Brooks and rifled beyond the Barnsley goalkeeper to clinch his second goal of the game.
Opportunities were at a premium for the remainder of the first half, but Barnsley almost drew level after a slick attacking move down the left flank. Rémy Vita released Tomas Kalinauskas and his low drive stung the palms of Blades stopper Marcus Dewhurst.
Sheffield United carved the Reds open on the stroke of half-time but Leo Gaxha dragged his effort wide from the left-hand side of the box.
HALF-TIME: Barnsley 1-2 Sheffield United
REDS XI: Trialist (GK), Helliwell, Vita, Sraha (C), D Benson (Hassan-Smith, 68), Trialist, Thompson, Hondermarck, Cole (Bremang, 84), Christie-Davies, Kalinauskas (Trialist, 45).
U23S BEATEN AT OAKWELL
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8 November 2021
Martin Devaney’s U23 side fell short at Oakwell on Monday afternoon. In what was a first-half of limited chances, the Reds took the lead through a well worked move, finished by David Bremang. However, Hull City reacted after the break as a Will Jarvis double, including a 89th minute penalty, completed the Tigers’ comeback and condemned Barnsley to a disappointing defeat.
Following a quiet opening to proceedings, the U23 Professional Development League encounter sprung in to life when Kareem Hassan-Smith came close to finishing a flowing Barnsley attack. Jack Sherlock showed composure in the Hull City penalty area to withstand defensive pressure and lay-up the Bradford-born wing-back, however Hassan-Smith could only find the side netting with his effort.
From that moment, the Reds seemed to seize control of proceedings. Jason Sraha, wearing the captains armband, showed moments of real maturity, making crucial interceptions and starting attacks by stepping out of defence. Yet, it wasn’t until the 43rd minute that Martin Devaney’s side made the breakthrough.
With space to run, Will Hondermarck flew through the midfield, before spotting Tomas Kalinauskas' run. The Lithuanian U21 international managed to cut the ball back infield to David Bremang, who, from 12-yards out, fired the Reds in front with a smart first-time finish.
Just before the half-time whistle, claims of a Barnsley penalty were waved away by the officials. Kalinauskas jinked past a couple of Hull City defenders before seemingly being taken down at knee height from behind.
HALF-TIME: Barnsley 1 – 0 Hull City
Hull City restarted the encounter with real drive and purpose, immediately responding and putting the hosts on the backfoot. Will Jarvis cut in from the right, skipping past Jordan Helliwell and burying his strike into the bottom right corner.
Whilst this wasn’t a classic encounter, it was brightened by a couple of wonderful Jamie Pardington saves. The first came from a deflected McCauley Snelgrove free-kick, before a brilliant reaction prevented an unmarked Jarvis from doubling his and Hull’s tally.
After withstanding waves of pressure, Barnsley had a couple of opportunites of their own. The first notable effort of the second-half came through Will Hondermarck, who couldn’t fully connect to a wicked Hayden Pickard corner.
Substitute, Aiden Marsh, then made something out of nothing. Picking up possession deep inside Hull City territory, he whipped a menacing cross across the face of goal, but despite a despairing dive, David Bremang couldn’t make the necessary connection to see the ball home.
Half chances came and went for local lads, Hayden Pickard and Aiden Marsh, but with the game seemingly petering out, in the 89th minute, the visitors were awarded a penalty. A quick switch of play saw Jake Leake bearing down on goal. Just as the full-back shaped to shoot, he was adjuged to have been fouled by Hassan-Smith. Will Jarvis stepped up and settled the encounter from the spot.
FULL-TIME: Barnsley 1 – 2 Hull City
REDS XI: Pardington (GK), Hassan-Smith, Pickard, Benson (Daniel), Sraha, Helliwell, Kalinauskas, Hondermarck, Bremang, Christie-Davies, Sherlock.
Substitutes: Brown, Marsh, Lancaster, Nejman, Smith