Millwall U18s 2 - 3 Everton U18s
Everton U18s traveled down to The Den and secured a brilliant victory over Millwall U18s in the 3rd Round of the FA Youth Cup on Friday night.
Kieth Southern [pictured] called up another new name onto the bench for this one, Joshua Chigwada, as Everton have to dig deep into the Academy to make up the numbers.
Everton went behind in the 10th minute after Olayiwola lost the ball in midfield but managed to come back and lead this context going into the last 20 minutes with two goals from Braiden Graham.
A corner from Olayiwola was bundled in at the near post from a corner by Braiden Graham. He then scored with an absolutely brilliant volley in added time to make it 1-2 at half-time. But they allowed the home side to level it in the second half with 15 minutes to play.
But deep inside stoppage time, a great set-up by Akarakiri gave Cieran Loney a perfect opportunity to seal the win for the Young Blues.
Everton U18s: Lukjanciks, Matis, Poland, Evans, McEveley, Akarakiri, Pita, Olayiwola [Y:90+11'], Loney, Robert (79' Wren), Graham (90+10' Stewart).
Subs not Used: Patrick, Billington, Boggan, Brookes, Chigwada.
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2 Posted 06/12/2025 at 10:27:34
It was actually a really good game to watch, but I don't want to trigger you over login failures of the past. Akarakiri and Olayiwola were good, and it had excellent Everton comms from some lad in the smoke --- I think he did a great job and actually got you more engaged in wtaching the game.
3 Posted 06/12/2025 at 10:46:23
The next game is against West Ham at home, they beat Preston on penalties last week.
We will have some more players back for that game which has to be played before 26 January —- I'll be there if it's at Goodison!
4 Posted 10/12/2025 at 13:06:07
Dave, Michael - what are your thoughts on the chances of Braiden Graham making it as a top-flight pro?
Despite being pretty average height, he does appear so small compared to the modern academy footballers. His technique and intelligence are plain to see, the volley against Millwall is typical of his ability, but does he have the physical qualities to make it?
A couple of decades ago, I'd have had little doubt, but I fear he'd be ragged around the pitch if he doesn't get a growth-spurt.
5 Posted 10/12/2025 at 13:10:15
It's a pity if that's the case as he has the skills and the determination to make his mark where it matters in games.
Seems the West Ham game in Round 4 is ages away... the OS has it pencilled in for 24 January, which is a Saturday.
6 Posted 10/12/2025 at 13:50:58
Slot did similar vs Inter. 2 keepers and a spare space on the bench.
It truly baffles me that a kid can't go for the experience, never mind play.
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1 Posted 06/12/2025 at 10:11:26
I've loved this competition since the mid-fifties when it started and I watched Derek Temple score two v Man Utd who had the brilliant young Duncan Edwards in their team who also scored two. The replay finished 5-2 for United but I think Derek scored again, he was a prolific goal scoring centre forward for Everton then and Liverpool schoolboys before that... Ah, great memories.
Back to today, it was great to see that Braiden Graham and Loney are still young enough to play this season. A great result with such a young squad last night — some of those lads are barely out of nappies!
Who do they play in the next round, Michael, I think that has been arranged, hope it's at Goodison.