Under-18sDerby County’s Under-18s continued their impressive start to the 2024/25 season with a 2-1 victory at Wolverhampton Wanderers in the Under-18 Premier League - North.
Danny Maye’s side went into the contest in the West Midlands unbeaten in four matches in all competitions this term, scoring 20 goals in the process, and they made it five with another win on the road.
Midfielder Demiane Agustien put Derby in front towards the end of the first half after being set up by Jerome Richards.
The home side hit back to equalise with 77 minutes on the clock through Matheus Mane, but the Rams hit back immediately to retake the lead.
Half-time substitute Charles Ebuka Agbawodikeizu restored the lead with ten minutes remaining to win the game for Derby and make it four wins and a draw from their five matches this season.
Next up for the Under-18s in league action is another away day at Blackburn Rovers on Saturday 21st September (12:30pm kick-off).
Derby County Under-18s: Price (GK), K Gordon, I Gordon, Tola, Banks, Osayande, Richards (Agbawodikeizu 46), Agustien, Oguntolu, Eames, Osong (Corry 72).
Substitutes Not Used: Rees (GK), Mintus, Canoville.
“It was a different game today,” Under-18 Lead Coach Danny Maye said afterwards. “There wasn’t much space to play through, so we needed to solve a different problem. It was really pleasing to see the lads do this and find a way to win.
“With the ball there was a lot of space behind, and we managed to exploit this. We pushed them back through good movement behind and gained a bit more time on the ball. As the game went on, we had more of the ball and started to get a little more control.
“Without the ball, it was a day for defending. Wolves gave us little to press and offered a lot of movement on the top line. We mostly defended well today and deserved the win.
“After going a goal up, we started to build into the game. We had a few chances second half to finish the game off but didn’t take them. They deserved their equaliser, but we responded quickly to go back in front. It was then great to watch us see out the game and manage the momentum.”
