The opposition opened the scoring early on through Joel Randall before a 16th minute Xavier Parker equaliser saw the game even out.
That was before Fraser Bryden restored the hosts’ lead and was followed up by Teddie Lamb to even the proceedings once again.
Chey Dunkley then headed the Spireites back in front while goals from Junior Eccleston and Louie Marsh put the hosts firmly in the driving seat.
Jake Wain scored his first EFL Trophy goal in added time to round off proceedings in what was still a night to be proud of for our young boys in blue.
And for Reiss, he was delighted with his team’s character in what was a valiant fight in Chesterfield.
“I think we are at the moment always talking about the key identities in terms of being active and smart and sensible in possession to keep it [the ball], react after losing your shoulder, the resilience in these tough moments in the game because you will always lose the ball and the desire of defending,” he began.
“From my side, I think we had, we can always improve in here a little bit of a few percent, but in terms of this performance playing against this team today, I was fine and the difference at the end, I think these are the small differences still between a youth team and a men’s team.”
Despite the result, it was a great advert for our Academy as three Under-18s players stepped up an age group and showcased their talent.
Teddie Lamb, Jake Wain and Dexter Oliver were all involved in the head-to-head with Lamb and Wain both getting on the score-sheet.
“This, of course, speaks for his quality and his potential. Still a lot of things to learn, obviously,” he added on Lamb’s involvement this evening and in the UEFA Youth League.
“But today we played with a few Under-18 players.
“It was Dexter, it was Wain starting.
“So there were a few players involved to play in our game.
“So I think this is a small, very nice to see that we have a lot of high-potential players, and it doesn’t matter the age.
“So under-18 players, three or four, who are able to compete against men’s team.
“It just speaks for the quality.”
