Port Vale thrash Manchester City Under-21s in EFL Trophy

Summarised from 2 outlets · 3 reports · Updated 28 Oct, 05:08 · Archive

Port Vale defeated Manchester City's Under-21s 5-0 to eliminate them from the EFL Trophy.

Manchester City's Under-21s were eliminated from the EFL Trophy after suffering a 5-0 defeat to Port Vale on Tuesday night at Vale Park. The visitors conceded four goals in the first 34 minutes, with Maleace Asamoah scoring the opener before Jaheim Headley, Max Watters, Lewis Montsma and Keyrol Figueroa completed the rout.

Port Vale manager Jon Brady told BBC Radio Stoke his side had 'attacked it with a strong team' and he was 'glad we scored five goals'. Vale topped Northern Group D with seven points after the win, while City dropped to third in the group.

City's young players struggled against Vale's physical approach and aerial superiority. According to the Manchester Evening News, there was a lengthy stoppage late in the first half that allowed City players to hold a mid-match meeting as they tried to stem the tide. Despite winning their opening EFL Trophy match at Mansfield, City were unable to cope with the experienced Football League opposition in what the club will hope becomes a learning experience for the academy's next generation.

How it is being reported

• Mid-match meeting, chance missed and lessons to learn - the reality facing Man City academyManchester City's Under-21s exited the EFL Trophy on Tuesday night after a thumping defeat to Port ValeManchester Evening News · 28 Oct, 04:30
• Blackpool beat Villa and Vale thrash Man City in TrophyBlackpool beat Aston Villa and Port Vale put five past Manchester City's youngsters, plus Tuesday's EFL Trophy round-up.BBC Manchester · 27 Oct, 22:31
• Port Vale vs Man City Under-21s LIVE goal and score updates from must-win EFL Trophy clashManchester City Under-21s are in Football League Trophy action tonight as they visit Port Vale needing a win to reach the knockout stagesManchester Evening News · 27 Oct, 17:00

In this story: Manchester City Under-21s · Port Vale · Oli Reiss · Jon Brady · Maleace Asamoah · Jaheim Headley · Max Watters

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