Chelsea faced a tough Coventry side this weekend, losing a one-goal lead established by Philipp Prosenik in the first half.
Both sides were committed to attacking, entertaining football throughout in front of an impressive crowd on a sunny afternoon at the Alan Higgs Centre.
Rohan Ince and Billy Clifford both featured for the first time since the FA Youth Cup Final, playing 45 minutes a piece.
City was first to find to the net, despite the referee already blowing his whistle. Jonson Harris lobbed Jamal Blackman on that occasion, while the Chelsea keeper played to the whistle instead of attempting to stop the ball.
George Saville then forced two consecutive and acrobatic saves from Coventry keeper Lee Burge but it took until the 33rd minute for Chelsea to find the net.
When the hosts appealed for a freekick on the right flank, the referee waved play on, allowing the Blues a chance to counter.
Devyne then set up Prosenik with a superb ball before the goalscorer expertly slotted home to give Chelsea the lead.
The Under 18s went into the break 1-0 up and boasted the better play at the start of the second-half. It was Coventry who'd find the net next though.
With 66 minutes gone the hosts pulled one back, equalizing the game. A cross from Aaron Phillips eventually fell to Harris who drilled a shot under Blackman and into the back of the net.
Chelsea failed to find a second goal as both sides battled for possession in midfield, despite having the better exchanges in the latter part of the game, and the game ended 1-1.
'It was a really tough away game,' said youth team manager Dermot Drummy.
'There was a lot of tackles and it wasn't a very flowing game but the boys are competing, so I am pleased with the performance.'
Both sides were committed to attacking, entertaining football throughout in front of an impressive crowd on a sunny afternoon at the Alan Higgs Centre.
Rohan Ince and Billy Clifford both featured for the first time since the FA Youth Cup Final, playing 45 minutes a piece.
City was first to find to the net, despite the referee already blowing his whistle. Jonson Harris lobbed Jamal Blackman on that occasion, while the Chelsea keeper played to the whistle instead of attempting to stop the ball.
George Saville then forced two consecutive and acrobatic saves from Coventry keeper Lee Burge but it took until the 33rd minute for Chelsea to find the net.
When the hosts appealed for a freekick on the right flank, the referee waved play on, allowing the Blues a chance to counter.
Devyne then set up Prosenik with a superb ball before the goalscorer expertly slotted home to give Chelsea the lead.
The Under 18s went into the break 1-0 up and boasted the better play at the start of the second-half. It was Coventry who'd find the net next though.
With 66 minutes gone the hosts pulled one back, equalizing the game. A cross from Aaron Phillips eventually fell to Harris who drilled a shot under Blackman and into the back of the net.
Chelsea failed to find a second goal as both sides battled for possession in midfield, despite having the better exchanges in the latter part of the game, and the game ended 1-1.
'It was a really tough away game,' said youth team manager Dermot Drummy.
'There was a lot of tackles and it wasn't a very flowing game but the boys are competing, so I am pleased with the performance.'
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