Source: Bournemouth_Echo
Cherries: Stockley stars for Roach's boys
HOT prospect Jayden Stockley enhanced his reputation with a double for Cherries' youth team but Joe Roach's men failed to claim victory after a 3-3 draw at Oxford United.[LNB] The schoolboy striker, who hit the headlines when he was handed a five-year contract by Cherries last year, struck in the opening minute as the Dean Court outfit began the Puma Youth Alliance clash well.[LNB] He then turned provider as Harry Bell increased the advantage on six minutes, before bagging his second with 13 minutes remaining.[LNB] But the Poole-born frontman had to make do with a point as Oxford equalised late on.[LNB] Stockley was one of a number of youngsters required to step up to the under-18s in Saturday's physical encounter.[LNB] Cherries' head of youth Roach told the Echo: In some respects, it was a good opportunity for the schoolboys. Firstly, just to be involved and, secondly, for them to be exposed to the type of game they probably haven't been used to playing.[LNB] Roach, who was critical of Oxford's tactics, added: It was great for the schoolboys to see what type of games they might come up against if they come into the programme next season.[LNB] We kept our cool and discipline well and had a fantastic start. But I thought when we scored the second we probably thought the game was over and allowed Oxford to dictate a bit of the game.[LNB] But our performance under the circumstances was good.[LNB] Cherries: Murphy, MacFarlane (Strugnell, 73), Stephenson, Oldring, Annetts, Green, Hill, Magookin, Zoki (Makoni, 78), Bell (Parsons, 65), Stockley.[LNB]
