Cardiff City Academy Holds off Charlton Athletic to Secure Victory

Cardiff City‘s Academy team showcased a strong performance as they clinched a hard-fought victory against Charlton Athletic in a pulsating encounter.

The match kicked off with Cardiff City dominating proceedings, asserting early pressure on the Charlton defense. The breakthrough came in the 12th minute when Cameron Antwi expertly slotted home a well-crafted goal, courtesy of a precise pass from Freddie Cook.

As the game progressed, Cardiff continued to create scoring opportunities. Joel Colwill and Raheem Conte combined effectively, with chances falling to the likes of Finlay Johnson, who narrowly missed the target on a couple of occasions.

Charlton Athletic fought back valiantly, with Nathan Asiimwe and Pat Casey testing Cardiff’s goalkeeper, Joe Thomas, who stood firm with crucial saves to maintain Cardiff’s lead.

After the halftime interval, Charlton intensified their efforts to level the score. However, it was Cardiff City who came close to extending their lead, with Antwi and Troy Perrett both going agonizingly close to finding the back of the net.

It was Perrett who eventually sealed the victory for Cardiff in the 74th minute with a clinical finish, setting the stage for a tense finale as Pat Casey pulled one back for Charlton in the closing stages.

Despite late pressure from Charlton, Cardiff City’s solid defense held firm to secure a vital win, much to the delight of manager Darren Purse.

In his post-match comments, Purse praised the team’s resilience and adaptability amid a demanding fixture schedule, highlighting the young players’ ability to rise to the occasion.