After some initial confusion, it has been asserted that Rangers U17 have avoided Inter Milan and will now face Mohammed VI Academy in the first knockout round of the Alkass Cup [Alkass International Cup Twitter].
The young Gers made it out of their initial group courtesy of a 3-2 win over Suwon Samsung and a thrilling 4-4 draw with Aspire Academy.
https://twitter.com/alkassdigital/status/1229430760404406273
Charlie Lindsay was impressive in both fixtures, earning particular praise from fans for pulling off an audacious free-kick in the latter.
RONALDO NEEDS TO STOP WHINING.
Their unbeaten start to the tournament ensured they would progress, but for some time on Tuesday, there was confusion as to who they would face next.
Initially, reliable Twitter account Rangers Youth Updates, asserted that the next game would be against Inter Milan at 1615 on Wednesday.
Seems to be some confusion as to who Rangers will play next in the Alkass Cup. All the commentators confirmed it was Inter Milan however it now seems that due to the rules of the tournament it could well be Mohammed VI Academy that we will play. Awaiting full confirmation
— Rangers Youth Updates (@rfcyouthupdates) February 18, 2020
That was based on assertions made by commentators surrounding head-to-head records in another group.
However, it has since been confirmed that Mohammed VI Academy of Morocco, in fact, pipped Inter to the top spot in their group and have therefore been rewarded with a fixture against the Gers, who finished second in theirs.
Confirmation that Rangers will play Mohammed VI Academy tomorrow at 16:15 in the Alkass Cup
— Rangers Youth Updates (@rfcyouthupdates) February 18, 2020
https://twitter.com/alkassdigital/status/1230042982923063298
Given that last year’s side went on to win the whole competition, this squad will be keen to take their defence of the trophy as far as possible.
The likes of Kai Kennedy and Nathan Young-Coombes used the 2019 Alkass Cup as a platform from which to kick on, and there’ll no doubt be more individuals looking for similar exposure and progression this time around.