U18s Let Three-Goal Lead Slip Against Charlton - Ipswich Town News
Town’s U18s drew 3-3 with Charlton Athletic at Playford Road this afternoon, despite having been 3-0 in front before the half-hour mark.
The young Blues went ahead in the 17th minute via Revin Domi on 17, then added to their lead via Jamie Mauge’s rebound from a penalty save after Alex Graham Alexandrou had been fouled four minutes later.
Skipper Mauge added his second and Town’s third in the 29th minute from a Afi Adebayo cross, however, the Addicks hit back on 35 and 36 to pull the scoreline back to 3-2 at half-time.
Eight minutes after the break, Charlton completed their comeback when they scored their third goal to take a share of the spoils.
U18s: Fleischer, Elliot (Ness 63), Adebayo, Iorpenda, Rastrick, Longwe, Graham Alexandrou (Unadike 75), Compton, Mauge (c), Domi, Chukwugbo (O’Sullivan 84). Subs: Cullum.
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