"Manchester United's Under-18s produced an exciting performance in their FA Youth Cup clash with Derby County last night, a match that will be remembered not just for the result but for the moment it provided for one of the club's brightest young prospects. United edged Derby 2-1 after extra time at Old Trafford, advancing to the next round of the youth competition in dramatic fashion."
"One of the headline moments was the Old Trafford debut of Kai Rooney, the 16-year-old son of club legend Wayne Rooney. Kai, who signed for United's academy aged 11 in 2020, came off the bench in the 99th minute to make his first competitive appearance at the Theatre of Dreams, watched proudly by his parents in the directors' box. The home crowd delighted in chanting Rooney's name as he stripped off ready to come on."
"In contrast to this cup game, Manchester United's U18s have also been active in league competition. Last season they recorded a 3-2 comeback win over Derby County in a U18 Premier League fixture, fighting back from two goals down thanks to strikes from James Scanlon and Bendito Mantato. That victory highlighted United's resilience and attacking threat in youth league action."
Manchester United Under-18s edged Derby County 2-1 after extra time at Old Trafford to advance in the FA Youth Cup. The match was 0-0 through normal time before an own goal from a ball in by substitute James Overy and a finish from Chido Obi in extra time put United 2-0 up. Derby pulled one back late, but United held on to secure the win. Sixteen-year-old Kai Rooney made his Old Trafford debut as a 99th-minute substitute, watched by his parents as the crowd chanted his name. Previously they recorded a 3-2 U18 league comeback over Derby last season.
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