Whitecaps FC U-14s kick off their London trip against Crystal Palace FC

Good morning @WhitecapsFC fans! Our U14s and coach @Howey_7 have arrived in London and are straight into game action on their first full day in the UK. #VWFC take on @PLYouth team from @CPFC @PalaceYouth at 5:30PM GMT/11:30AM PST. Stay tuned... match updates to follow.

— Whitecaps FC Academy (@WFCAcademy) March 27, 2018

Today's U14 vs. @CPFC match is hosted by @bromleyfc of the @TheNationalLge pic.twitter.com/apHgGY3gEr

— Whitecaps FC Academy (@WFCAcademy) March 27, 2018

Today's @WhitecapsFC U14 Starting XI vs. @CPFC pic.twitter.com/qgn7Eufjs3

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After some early #CPFC possession #VWFC right back Joshua Tome with a touch and run down the wing before delivering a beautiful cross that just can't be converted.

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#CPFC goal scores by number 11 after a brilliant initial save by Max Anchor. Rebound pounced on and smashed off the bar and in.

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#VWFC 0-2 #CPFC after a through ball drops kindly for number 19 and delicately chips the on-rushing Max Anchor.

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20 minutes in and the young Whitecaps have found their stride and a momentum swing resulting in a couple decent efforts on target.

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Ball expertly intercepted by Matteo Campagna who slips Theo Adeptly through and a final cross to Thomas Budisa who has his effort at goal blocked by the centre back. Score at HT #VWFC 0-2 #CPFC

— Whitecaps FC Academy (@WFCAcademy) March 27, 2018

2ND half begins with excellent early pressure from Vancouver but no breakthrough yet.

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2 excellent saves by 2nd half substitute Harrison Gough keep the score unchanged as the battle for possession continues.

— Whitecaps FC Academy (@WFCAcademy) March 27, 2018

Last action for Joshua Tome was another driving dribble through mid field abruptly comes to a halt just prior to getting a shot away. He is replaced by Jarrod Smith returning to his first match in over a month after injury. #WelcomeBackJarrod

— Whitecaps FC Academy (@WFCAcademy) March 27, 2018

Final score on Day 1 #VWFCLondon2018 U14s #VWFC 0-3 #CPFC Coach @Howey_7 after:1 "We started slow but grew into the match becoming more competitive. The players were challenged & stressed throughout which is exactly why we come to these events. It reveals a lot about the players"

— Whitecaps FC Academy (@WFCAcademy) March 27, 2018