Photos - Chelsea win 2010 FA Youth Cup Final

A noisy crowd of around 12,000 were in attendance at Stamford Bridge last night to see Chelsea take the FA Youth Cup for the first time since 1961 with a 2-1 victory over Aston Villa to give them a 3-2 aggregate win.

The best report of the game is here

My full slideshow of 180 photos is here (don't forget to hit the "fullscreen button" in the top right of the picture for the best viewing experience.

But first, heres a few highlights.



Gokhan Tore was an immediate menace on both flanks.


Using his pace, strength and skill to carve out several early opportunities


With Villa set up defensively, there were frequent opportunities for all four defenders to raid forward


Jeffrey Bruma here looking to add to his goal from the first leg ...


... and berating himself for failing to do so


Josh McEachran showing no little skill ...


... to defeat two Villa Defenders.


Another Tore cross comes to naught.


The partially hidden Marco Mitrovic (9) fires home from Sala's cross to equaliser.

A contrast of emotions as the Blues celebrate restoring parity.


With only five minutes remaining and from fully 30 yards Chelsea Captain Connor Clifford fires home the deserved winner ...


Before being engulfed by celebrating fans and team mates alike.


Celebrations when the final whistle blows.


and a quick lap of honour before ...


Clifford lifts the cup.


Much to Manager Dermot Drummy's delight.


Before finally relaxing and celebrating in a way traditional to all true winners.

It was fantastic to see such a disciplined, skilled performance from 1 to 11 and to celebrate a deserved acheivement. Well done to everyone involved and a big thanks to CFC for the pitchside access they afforded me.