Bizarre yellow card there. Did I misunderstand or did he get booked for taking the corner twice before the referee was ready?
He's exceptional, but he's also not built like a typical 14-year-old, which must help him to step up. Looks a couple of years older.
At this level Ngumoha won't develop what he needs now. He's too good at dribbling for these defenders and he'll always back himself to take on the next one, but at some point he'll have to improve his decision making and using his teammates.
He's playing one year up but if he were one day older it would be two years. He reminds me of Sterling in his position, build and running style. But he's more skilful than Sterling who just used to destroy defenders with pace at this level.
Max Dowman puts 🏴U17 3-0 up vs 🇲🇹 ~ this kid is special, very very special https://t.co/ZLTbtOWZqr pic.twitter.com/6HQbfglJ9O— The Next Wave (@_TheNextWave_) October 24, 2024
He looks about as old as the other players in this age group but he's not a player that relies on physicality. It's the opposite really. He reminds me of Odegaard but also Yamal a bit too. The pass in that second Twitter clip is the type of pass that Yamal gets lauded for. From what I've seen he plays very maturely as well, always looking to play in his mates if they're in a better position before going for glory himself.
Max Dowman vs 🇲🇹U1735+ mins played Max has a very strong case for being the teenage talent whose development i’m most excited to see pan out ~ if the sky is the limit, Max can go to the moon Enjoy some clips from today 🔝🚀 pic.twitter.com/mObJys3GdN https://t.co/SpQ8n6BpMB— The Next Wave (@_TheNextWave_) October 24, 2024
Obviously there is a lot of attacking flair but Nwosu looked very interesting. One I’ve not seen before anyway.
🚨 Jack Wilshere move positive news for Norwich & another good step for 32yo in coaching - but blow to Arsenal academy. Hugely popular among young players + sources close to Max Dowman family suggest they’re extremely disappointed @TheAthleticFC #AFC #NCFC https://t.co/1CL49DdzrS— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) October 22, 2024 Missed this at the time but the line about Dowman's family is extremely weird behaviour from Ornstein.
Unlikely to be streamed unless the Latvian FA are, and from a quick check of their YouTube and Website doesn’t seem to be the case Here’s the starting lineup Asemota, Richards, Simmonds, Byfield, Mantato, Howell, Rawlings, Nwosu, Williams-Barnett, Tyjon, Dowman