Everton U18 2-1 Middlesbrough

Everton U18 2-1 Middlesbrough

Everton Under-23s began the final phase of their season with a 2-1 home victory over Middlesbrough.

The young Blues, who will compete in Group B for the remainder of the campaign, opened the scoring on 25 minutes when Jack Kiersey turned home a rebound from close range.
Kevin Sheedy’s side continued on the front foot into the second period but, despite their dominance, spurned a few half chances to double their advantage.

A second eventually came two minutes from time when winger Daniel Bramall latched on to a long ball and finished with aplomb into the bottom corner.

The visitors pulled a goal back deep into stoppage time, but it proved little more than a consolation.

Speaking after the game, coach Sheedy said: “I was pleased with the way the lads applied themselves after a scrappy start in tricky conditions.

“We scored a couple of good goals with things we have been working on in training - and that is always pleasing.

“It’s a good start to the last stage of our season. It’s a platform we want to build on now.”

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