Newcastle United academy stun Everton with Goodison Park triumph
It’s been an excellent month or so for Newcastle United’s younger academy teams.
Newcastle United’s academy has another trophy to celebrate.
After the under-15s won both the Premier League International Tournament and Orange Veins Cup last month, the under-14s have clinched their own piece of silverware by lifting the Albert Phelan Cup.
The young Magpies beat Everton 3-2 in extra time at Goodison Park after coming from 2-0 down in normal time.
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Newcastle United under-14s win cup
Daniel Hynd pulled one back before Nathaniel Waldock overcame his first-half penalty miss to convert his second spot-kick in the final minute of normal time.
In the first half of extra-time, Calvin Barker proved the match-winner as the teenager's impressive half-volley from 20 yards completed a heroic comeback to win the trophy.
United’s youngsters also beat the likes of Manchester City, Blackburn Rovers and Aston Villa in the knockout stages before seeing off the Toffees in the final.
A proud day for the academy
Gregg Ryder, Newcastle United U14 Lead Coach, said: "The staff and players did everyone proud today. To come from two goals down and show that level of belief and resilience was outstanding.
"Being 2-0 down after 15 minutes could have knocked them but the way they regrouped, stuck together and started to play their game says everything about this group. To take the game to extra time and then find a winner is a brilliant achievement.
"The whole experience will hopefully put the lads in good stead for the future. Exposing them to playing at a top stadium in a pressured environment can only help them moving forward.
"This competition, as a whole, brings together some of the strongest academies in the country and to emerge as winners is testament of the hard work that goes on across every department at the Academy.
"The boys gave absolutely everything in every minute of every game. It's a day everyone connected to the Academy and the club can be hugely proud of."