Sports News of Sunday, 28 January 2018

Source: ghanaguardian.com

Ghana's Tariq Lamptey helps Chelsea U-18 advance in Premier League Cup

Ghanaian youngster Tariq Lamptey Ghanaian youngster Tariq Lamptey

Ghanaian youngster Tariq Lamptey was impressive as Chelsea youth team defeated Sunderland on Saturday to advance to the semi-finals of the Under-18 Premier League Cup.

The match ended 1-1 after 90 minutes through a pair of second-half penalties, scored by Conor Gallagher and Sam Greenwood at Sunderland’s Academy of Light.

Juan Castillo’s 104th minute strike settled the tie in extra-time.

The Young Blues join Tottenham, Everton and Arsenal in the last four of the competition.

The 17-year-old Ghanaian midfielder who lasted the entire duration of the match took to his Instagram page to celebrate the win.