U21 Match Centre | Aberystwyth Town vs. Cardiff City
City’s U21s compete in the Nathaniel MG Cup Semi-Final against Aberystwyth Town on Saturday afternoon.
The fixture will take place on November 30th, with a kick-off time of 2.30pm.
TICKET NEWS
Tickets are available to purchase by cash or card on matchday at the turnstiles, costing £8 for adults, £5 for concessions £2 for Secondary School age kids, and free for Primary School ages and under.
PRE-MATCH | ISAAC JEFFERIES
Winger Isaac Jefferies, who has had a stellar campaign so far this season, said: “We’ve dealt with the different experiences really well. Playing men’s football compared to U21s is very different and a lot more physical, but I think the boys have rose to the challenge. We make the most of what we can do and try to play to our strengths as much as we can. We’ve shown a lot of character all season, not just in the cup, which has given us a lot of confidence, because even when we fall behind, we know we can pull it back. Our results in the league have helped us to take our performances into the cup competitions.
“We’re all really excited for the Semi-Final. Everything is on that one game and it’s a good pressure to have because that’s what makes players perform. We want to go as far as we can in this competition, but it’s really important to just focus on Aberystwyth and focus on the Semi-Final. They’ve made it to this stage and are in the same position as we are, so they’ll be a challenge for us, which we’re looking forward to.”
ROUTE TO THE SEMIS
It has been a positive start to the campaign for City’s U21s, who have made progress in the Professional Development League, Premier League Cup and the Nathaniel MG Cup. In the league, the side are flying high with the likes of Bournemouth and Charlton Athletic and have amassed impressive results.
While the side also have a chance of progressing into the next round of the Premier League Cup with two groups games to go, attention this weekend turns to the Nathaniel MG Cup.
In the Bluebirds’ second campaign featuring in the competition as a wildcard, City’s aim in entering the Nathaniel MG Cup is to gain experience of facing men’s sides and developing the skills needed for the physical demands of the game.
The campaign began with a trip to Afan Lido, where a Trey George strike, along with a fine brace from midfielder Cody Twose, who has operated in a consistent two with Dakarai Mafico this season, secured a place in the next round with a 3-1 victory.
A theme of the Bluebirds’ performances in the competition to date has been impressive showings from striker Michael Reindorf, who struck a hat-trick in the following round against Cymru South opposition in Pontypridd United. The attacker again impressed at the last 16 stage, when City welcomed Merthyr Town to Cardiff International Sports Campus; his two goals were enough to book a place in the quarter-finals.
Facing Cymru Premier side Cardiff Met in the last eight, the Bluebirds had to come from behind on two occasions, but close-range strikes from George and Reindorf saw the game head into the final proceedings level at 2-2, before a fine strike from Reindorf proved the difference to set up this weekend’s semi-final against the Seasiders.
REACHING THE GROUND
Supporters planning on attending on Saturday should use the following address:
ATFC Ltd, Park Avenue, Aberystwyth, SY23 1PG.
The ground is located a seven-minute walk away from Aberystwyth Train Station.