U17s Defeat Ajax - Ipswich Town News
Town's youngsters got off to an unbeaten start at the U17 Ten Brinke Bouw Tournament in Varsseveld, Holland. The Blues played their first three half-length games on Saturday, beating Dutch giants Ajax 2-0 in their opening match.
That win was followed by a 2-2 draw with PSV and a 0-0 draw with Brazilian side Pão de Açúcar.
The Blues complete their group games on Sunday, with a match against Fabian Wilnis's old side De Graafschap, before the place play-offs.
Town squad: Andrew Plummer, Kirk Robinson, Edward Upson, Curtley Williams, Jai Reason, Jonathan Houghton, Ryan Bennett, Liam Barrett, Tony Boto, Oliver Fenn, Kieran Leabon, Luke Webster, Stuart Ainsley, Chris Casement, Danny Haynes, Liam Trotter, Charlie Sheringham, Ian Nimmo.
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