Matheos Ferreira continued his encouraging Newcastle United development despite the Under-21s suffering a 2-1 EFL Trophy defeat at Bradford City.
Robbie Stockdale’s side led at half-time after Ferreira produced an excellent finish from the edge of the penalty area.
The 18-year-old exchanged passes with Afner Cá before curling his effort into the top corner shortly before the break.
However, Newcastle’s official match report confirms former Manchester United midfielder Nick Powell scored twice after half-time to give Bradford the victory.
Johnny Emerson was also shown a straight red card in stoppage time.
Ferreira makes another Newcastle impression
Ferreira’s goal represents another positive moment during his development.
The winger was handed his senior Newcastle debut during the summer friendly against Gateshead and has remained a regular part of Stockdale’s U21 group.
His performance followed Newcastle’s encouraging opening EFL Trophy victory against York City.
Our Newcastle U21 report from the 3-1 York win highlighted Kyran Thompson and Afner Cá, with the latter again involved in Ferreira’s goal at Bradford.
Miodrag Pivaš and Mason Miley also started at Valley Parade after both were named on the senior bench for Newcastle’s Premier League victory over Hull City.
Newcastle academy pathway remains important
Newcastle have significantly increased their investment in youth development.
ReadNewcastle previously examined why the club needed to strengthen the pathway between the academy and first team.
Jaissle’s recent injury problems have already created opportunities for younger players to train and travel with the senior squad.
Ferreira remains further down that pathway, but performances like Tuesday night’s give him another opportunity to attract attention.
Newcastle’s U21s now have three points from their opening two EFL Trophy group matches, with Rotherham United still to come.
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