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Everton Under 21s through to PDL semi final
TL;DR
Everton Under-21s advanced to the PDL semi-finals after a competitive match against Brentford. The team has shown strong performance with three consecutive wins leading up to this game.
Key points
- Everton Under-21s advanced to the PDL semi-finals
- They faced a strong Brentford team
- The match took place at Walton Hall Park
- Paul Tait is the coach of Everton Under-21s
- The team has three consecutive wins
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Bates, Welch, Catesby and Boakye warming up for the game
Paul Taitâs Everton Under-21s squad took to the pitch at Walton Hall Park on Friday evening for their 36th competitive game of a long season full of league and cup action. They entered the fray on the back of three straight wins but this time against a very strong Brentford team.
The team lined up as below (featured image Omari Benjamin):
The Blues got an early reminder of the threat that the young Bees could pose as a 2nd minute header flashed wide of the home goal with Pickford helpless. They were not to be denied much longer as in the 7th minute as the Everton defence was pulled apart, a shot deflected in off Welch to give the London side the lead, 0-1.
The Blues were definitely second best in the opening 20 minutes, and Welch was fortunate on two occasions to see defensive slips go unpunished.
It was around the 40 minute mark before there was significant ans sustained Bluesâ threat and Braiden Graham, of course, was at the heart of it. He saw a smart shot comfortably saved before a beautiful 50 yard cross picked out Luca Davis at the far post. The big defenderâs difficult finish levelled the scores at 1-1.
The Toffees started much more brightly after the interval, Catesby, on for the injured Benjamin, offering a different threat down the centre. Although he struggled to get his shot away before being closed down, Catesby was beginning to be a thorn in the side. An increasingly irritable Brentford side saw themselves reduced to 10 men after a poor tackle led to a 2nd yellow for the Beesâ captain. The first yellow had been for a petulant kick away of the ball to prevent a quick throw-in.
Q&A
How did Everton Under-21s perform in their recent match against Brentford?
Everton Under-21s won their recent match against Brentford, securing a place in the PDL semi-finals.
Who is the coach of Everton Under-21s?
The coach of Everton Under-21s is Paul Tait.
What is the significance of the PDL semi-finals for Everton Under-21s?
Reaching the PDL semi-finals is significant as it showcases the team's development and competitive strength in youth football.
What has been Everton Under-21s' recent performance trend?
Everton Under-21s have been on a strong performance trend, winning three consecutive matches leading up to their semi-final qualification.