**Derby County’s Under-18s tasted defeat on the road with a 3-0 reverse at Sunderland in Premier League - North.
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Ivan Struk put Bradley Johnson’s side on the back foot as he fired Sunderland ahead inside the opening five minutes at the Academy of Light.
Finn Geragosian doubled the hosts’ lead from the penalty spot just before the midway point of the first half.
Sunderland rounded off the scoring with just over ten minutes remaining in the second half through Liam Hunt.
One positive aspect for the Rams was the return of striker Charles Ebuka Agbawodikeizu following an injury sustained whilst with the first-team squad during pre-season.
**Derby County Under-18s:** Dzialuk (GK), K Gordon, Doyle, Marriott, Connell-Webster, Hodges, Corry (Blake 84), Clarke (Thomas 67), Ebuka Agbawodikeizu (Griffiths 67), Mintus, Green.
**Substitutes Not Used:** O'Neill (GK), Connor.
Next Fixture
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The Under-18s are back on the road next weekend when they head to Burnley on Saturday 20th September (12pm kick-off) in league action.
