Ipswich Town U18s progressed into the fourth round of the FA Youth Cup after beating 10-man Sheffield United 3-1 at Bramall Lane last night. Ross Halls reports...

TAKING THE LEAD

David Wright and Matt Pooley's side started the game brightly and took the lead in the 22nd minute when big frontman Nelson Eze nodded a deep free-kick back across goal and Will Unadike, who is on loan at Lowestoft Town, turned home from close-range.

In the 33rd minute, the Blades were reduced to 10-men when forward Siem Eyob-Abraha was shown a straight red card for a late challenge on Town keeper Josh Bentley.

OWN GOAL DELIGHT

The young Blues took advantage of the extra man on the pitch and came close to doubling their lead just before half-time when Unadike was involved once again, but his effort was just

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