10,891 people turned up for this match but unfortunately they saw the Aston Villa Academy team lose to Chelsea.

Harry Forrester got both goals but it wasn't enough for Villa despite the team creating more chances.

Chelsea took their chances whereas Villa will probably look upon this game as an opportunity missed.

The game ended 4-3 on aggregate and according to Jack Woodward the football was good. The game also finished with each side having a player sent off.

At the end of the match you could hear the crowd and as the Chelsea players were walking off they started to taunt the Holte End.

I must say, it was very impressive that so many turned up. Maybe next year, when the kids are a year old and wiser we'll go that extra match.

Aston Villa: Parish, Bradley (booked 40), Baker, Roome (sent-off 90), Clark, Hofbauer, Albrightobn, Bannan, Delfouneso, Collins, Forrester. Subs: Clancy, Dau, Weimann (for Collins 74), Grocott, Flanagan.

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1982villan said:

i would just like to say well done to every who went to the game. unfortunately i couldnt make it but im quite proud of the fact that so many turned up compared to the attendance at stamford bridge. shame about the score but at least we look strong in the league

March 19, 2008

andy5759 said:

Well done the lads. A stern test to show what they've got, I hope they impressed.

March 19, 2008

Dizzy Mugs said:

Still an accomplishment to get this far. They definitely have proven their abilities.

March 19, 2008

stich villa said:

All i wanna say is i went down to the game the youth team looks very good. the chelsea youth didnt really deserve it because they were all foreign but at the end od the day they won and the crowd wer great good atmosphere and great support for the lads especially after the chelsea player wer running up to the holte and and taunting

March 19, 2008

Stu Pid said:

Went to the game, Chelsea mugged us off big style. Cheating is bred into them early at the bridge. Villa played well in parts, but Chelsea did dominate for large periods. Forrester and Bannan were class though.

March 19, 2008

Gee said:

I went to game wasnt impressed with the lads to b honest Ive seen them play lots better. Saying that one or two played well Bannan looks good seemed to have his hand in everything and Forrester looks the part great second goal curled it beautifully. Highlight of the night was the little number 7 at half time he had some good skills,lol

March 20, 2008

villadaz said:

Went to game and full credit to the lads. I believe that at least three of the kids have a bright future with the Villa, which is not a bad return at all. Well done Villa faithful, support was great and a credit to club. Just want to say also, well done to McAndrew, does not always get the praise he deserves. Future looks bright.

March 20, 2008

richie p said:

i managed to get there last nite n not a bad game, forrester for the villa looked good hes definately one for the future n delfounso looks good aswel, good in the air. i know they are only young but the proffessionalism and sportsmanship from the chelsea players was poor, there kid who got sent off was wastin time by not goin off n when he did decide to leave he was walkin very slowly and as he entered the tunnel he taunted the fans with some hand gesture, there were two of there players who reacted badly to some challenges by pushing the villa players which in the law of the game if they raise there hands it should be a straight red but they didnt get it. i think sportsmanship and proffesinalism is somethin they shoudl be taught from an early age.

March 20, 2008

mickey86 said:

seemed like theres just as many foreigners in the chelsea youth team as there is main team

March 20, 2008

Woodinho said:

Went to the game, not sure about Delfounso - just looked like another Luke Moore to me, wanted the ball on a plate and wasn't prepared to go sniffing for it - you could tell by his body language he thinks he's big time already too - running infront of the other players in trainging - moaning about bad passes with that typical Luke Moore-esk scrunched up spoilt brat face! Harry Forrester on the other hand - what a bloody star! I can see why we battled to get him, the kids a wizard! Pace, great control, eye for goal, good touch, encouraged the team throughout - a real young pro in every sence! Oh and Bannan was another good player, and our number 3, he a bit Martin Laurson erratic like - but solid all the same! Well done to the Villa boys!

March 20, 2008

Dizzy Mugs said:

Number 3 is Ciaran Clark, the Youth Captain. Also Captains the England Under 17s. He's apparently a very influential player, and looks solid to be playing first-team football in the next few years.

March 20, 2008

Woodinho said:

Cheers for that Dizzy, I'll keep an eye for for his name in the programmes from now on.

March 20, 2008

IanB said:

Bloody cheating bastards Chelsea. www.claretandbluewedding.com

March 20, 2008

holte-ender said:

i was at the game last nyt, and must agree wiv the above comments no.3 great at the bak forrester played superbly and delfunseo well lets not go there. but the highlight of the match has to be the last 10-15 minute of the game wen 25-30 villa fans gave it the all at the front of the holte and sang to talor(chelsea keeper) about his mom.> taylors moms a farmer taylors moms a farmer lalalalala

March 20, 2008

Davey B said:

no. 3 wasn't ciaran clark, he was number 5 centre back the lads did well but lacked that extra bit needed 4 these type of games great attendance 4 a youth game though

March 20, 2008

bobbyb said:

no3 was N.Baker as in programme left back but prefers left center back

March 20, 2008

Jason Villain said:

Don't write off Delfouneso just yet. He has been good throughout the year, he didn't play well but it is a bit early to pass judgement

March 21, 2008

JackofSpades said:

Ciaran Clark happens to be a good friend of mine... He's also the England Under 19's captain not the Under 17's captain - I've also watched the highlights of the game, and it wasn't his best game at all!I also happen to know that he's turned down offers from several big clubs in the past and stayed loyal to the Villains - As they stood by him when he broke his ankle in the Youth Team by not releasing him or making him re-trial!

March 27, 2008

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