Sat 26th Apr
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PLY Argyle

Jamie Lowry

Argyle Under-18s travel to Cambridge United on Saturday afternoon for their final Youth Alliance League clash of the season.

With recent wins over Bristol Rovers and Northampton Town, and a point against Sutton United at home, the Greens are looking to end the campaign on a four-game unbeaten streak.

A win for Argyle and results falling favourably would mean a fourth-place finish in the South league table can be achieved, rounding off a positive season of competitive play.

Head Coach Jamie Lowry thinks recent victorious performances will put his side in good stead ahead of the tie, but wants the squad to go out, perform and enjoy themselves for one final time this year.

“We’re looking forward to another opportunity to build upon last week's victory,” Lowry told Argyle TV. “The boys want to finish the season strong, and it would be nice to do that. It's a long journey, however. We're going up the night before to prepare and do things properly, but it’ll be down to the performance on the day.

“We must work hard, be competitive, win one-on-one duels, and then, if the pitch is suitable to be able to pass the ball around on, then that will be a big part of our play. 

“I think the match is also about the boys going and enjoying it. We speak about the lads’ journey through the Academy from whenever they came in and how it has been about these moments. Whether it's their last game, a big game in the FA Youth Cup, winning titles and things like that, they must recognise all the hard work they've put in throughout the years they have been in the system and go and enjoy it and finish on a high.

“It will be about winning, though, to them. If they play well and don't win the game, they will be upset and frustrated. We will say to enjoy it and do things properly, but part of enjoying it is winning the game of football, working hard for 90 minutes and then coming out with three points. It will be a nice journey back if that's the outcome.”

Cambridge currently sit 17th in the league table, ahead of Bristol Rovers and Exeter City. However, Lowry is aware of the physical profile that the U’s possess and wants to make sure his side is not complacent on Saturday afternoon.

He said: “They are physical, and play back-to-front a little bit, but not overly. They definitely have a physical presence in terms of the game's stature. It’ll be about us dealing with that, competing and winning our one-on-one duels. Then it's about us passing the ball and being able to put our patterns on the game to get a result.”

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Jamie Lowry
Fixture Sync

Argyle Under-18s were defeated 1-0 by Cambridge United in their final game of the Youth Alliance League season on Saturday.

A late second-half goal from the hosts was enough to secure them three points to end the campaign, despite the Greens having chances throughout the 90 minutes to find the back of the net.

Neither side caused many problems for the opposite goalkeeper in the first 45 minutes, but it was the home side who had the majority of possession and attacking phases.

Argyle had a few chances of their own in the second 45 minutes, but neither Jared Rendle nor Cole Fisher could convert their opportunities, meaning Cambridge were left celebrating after the full-time whistle. 

Head Coach Jamie Lowry said: “We started well across the first 10-15 minutes of the game and had a couple of chances that might change the game a little, but they went a bit more aggressive on the press and we struggled to kick the ball. We probably, overall, just lost our way a little bit.

“Too many players not at the level required to win the game and then do enough, so that was disappointing and probably summarises our season really with inconsistent performances, which is the message after the game. 

“Overall, disappointed to finish a season like that, but again, hopefully the biggest thing is that the boys learn.”

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