U21s report: Exeter City 4-3 Arsenal

Sagoe JrOur young Gunners gave it everything, but fell just short in a seven-goal thriller against League One side Exeter City in the Vertu Motors Trophy.

Despite taking the lead three times through Charles Sagoe Jr, Harrison Dudziak, and Osman Kamara, the Grecians fought back on each occasion before netting late on to steal all three points.

What happened

We started brightly, with Ife Ibrahim playing a delightful outside of the boot pass into Demiane Agustien, whose effort was deflected behind for a corner.

We took the lead just shortly after mark when Sagoe Jr won back possession and linked up superbly with Ceadach O’Neill. After receiving the return pass, Sagoe Jr danced his way into the box…