COLCHESTER United under-18s lost 2-1 at home to Cardiff City in their latest Professional Development League Two match at Florence Park, writes BRIAN WALLER.

After the crushing 6-1 home defeat last season at Maldon to a rampant City side, the U's were looking for a better result in this season's first meeting of the sides.

The visitors led at the interval with a goal by Troy Perrett and secured the win with a second-half goal by Jake Davies.

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The U’s goal came from Dwayne Campiono do Vale.

With their FA Youth Cup match at home to Hackney Wick taking place tomorrow night, most of the second-year scholars were rested.

Colchester United U18: Jack Sexton, Elkanah Akor, Alfie Newby, Opie Oporo, Donte Frank, Ronnie Harvey, Owen Moore, Dan Banjoko, Lennox Emery, David Nkrumah, James Sasere. Subs: Burak Sabah, Dwayne Campino do Vale, Alamin Kosoko, Freddie Fletcher.

Cardiff City U18: Sam Jones, Noah Williams, Jac Thomas, Cody Williams, Alyas Debono, Joseff Edwards, Osian Rees, Troy Perrett, Lennon Talbot, Jake Davies, Daniel Ola. Subs: Daniel Higgs, Harry Watts, Oliver Reynolds, Hayden Allmark, Jacob Hobson.