Despite City starting the brightest in our latest Under-18 Premier League Cup assignment, it was Brighton who took the lead through a Shane Nti strike on eight minutes.
But a first half brace from Divine Mukasa quickly turned the momentum back in favour of City. His second a phenomenal 20-yard strike flew into the top right corner that impressed the spectators.
MATCH REPORT | CITY 4-1 BRIGHTON
With only one goal between the two sides, Oliver Reiss’s side knew City needed another to confirm all three points against a tough and unpredictable Brighton side.
Seven minutes into the second half, Matty Warhurst delivered a sigh of relief. The striker converted from close range after a defensive blunder allowed him to intercept a pass intended for Brighton ‘keeper Alfie Mansell.
And the performance was made complete with a fourth and final blow. Substitute Luca Fletcher added his name to the scoresheet in the closing minutes to extend our winning run to four in all competitions.
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