Cardiff City U-18's battle to get a 2-1 win against Portsmouth U-18's.

Cardiff City and Portsmouth could be the two names in the F.A cup final this year and while Pompey may be the favourites to lift the prestigious cup, Cardiff U-18's showed the senior side how it could be done with an excellent 2-1 win against Portsmouth U-18's.

It did not seem that this was to be the case, however, when Pompey took the lead after four minutes. This may have shellshocked the Bluebirds, but this group of players has a very strong mentality and, from then on, went on to play some really good football.

Rees Kelleher deservedly levelled the scores after Cardiff had shown great desire to get back into the game.

The winner followed from Billy Taylor, this goal the result of some excellent football. Yet again, Cardiff had an abundance of U-16's in the starting line up and they performed well aginst tough opponents.

Full Time: Cardiff 2-1 Portsmouth

Coach's Comments: Cardiff U-18 coach Geraint Twose
"I though we were superb today. The players had a desire to defend and they played some excellent football at times."

Man of the match: Rees Kelleher
The young striker took his goal well and was a constant threat to the Portsmouth defence.