Under-18s suffer defeat against Chelsea

Norwich City Under-18s were beaten 6-3 by their Chelsea counterparts in the Under-18 Premier League South.

Norwich City Under-18s were beaten 6-3 by their Chelsea counterparts in the Under-18 Premier League South.

Chelsea took the lead after only four minutes. Donnell McNeilly found the bottom corner after being found by Tyrique George.

Miles Bracking had Norwich's first opportunity of the game, seeing his effort saved by the Chelsea 'keeper.

The away side doubled their lead through Shim Mheuka, who headed into the top corner from McNeilly's cross.

George added Chelsea's third before half-time, beating Caleb Ansen and firing into the bottom corner.

Norwich would make a bright start to the second half, and were awarded a penalty after Alfie Pinyoun was fouled. Elliot Myles scored from the spot, reducing the deficit to two goals.

But Chelsea would restore their three goal lead shortly after, with George adding his second of the game.

And they'd add their fifth goal of the match three minutes later, with Michael Goldoing netting for Chelsea.

The goals would continue to come for Chelsea, adding their sixth moments later through McNeilly.

Myles added his and Norwich's second the game on the hour mark, finishing after Miles Bracking's pass.

Norwich would add a third goal, as Damari Daley netted from a tight angle from a Myles assist.

Norwich City Under-18s: Ansen, McCabe (Simabi h-t), Owen, Williams, Ofori-Manteaw, Djedje (Valencia Gomez 56), Bracking, Myles (Amadou 73), Pinyoun, Daley (Thompson 80), Sealey (Mundle-Smith 73).

Goals: Myles (47, 60), Daley (62)

Chelsea Under-18s: Campbell, Acheampong, Akomeah, Wilson, Murray-Campbell, McMahon, Golding, McNeilly, Runham (Chibueze 78), Mheuka (Harrison h-t), George.

Unused subs: Crampton, Olagunju, McAidoo.

Goals: McNeilly (4, 55), Mheuka (16), George (41, 51), Golding (54)

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