Elerewe Shines As Charlton Athletic Secure A Place In FA Youth Cup Third Round

Published: November 18, 2020

Charlton Athletic are through to the third round of the prestigious FA Youth Cup following their hard-fought 9-8 win on penalties against Gillingham at the Bauvill Stadium on Tuesday evening, allnigeriasoccer.com reports.

Promising Nigerian center back Deji Erewele was on parade for the Young Addicks and put in a solid 120-minute shift including extra-time.

In a tense affair, the hosts had the advantage at the break thanks to George Baker-Moran who fired into the top left-hand corner from the edge of the box.

Seventeen minutes into the second half, parity was restored as Dylan Galvin planted a header past goalkeeper Walker.

Erewele was one of the standout performers for the Addicks during the match, was very good on the ball, dominated aerially, defended well one v one and made some key interceptions.

To cap a fine performance, the first year scholar kept his nerve to convert from 12 yards in the penalty shootout.

Charlton Athletic's reward for beating the Gills is a home match against Sheffield United in the next round of the FA Youth Cup.

Ifeanyi Emmanuel

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