Man City 16-year-old starlet nets stunning 18-minute hat-trick while in-form sensation sends message
Teenage scoring sensation Reigan Heskey continued his brilliant season with another brace for Manchester City on their way to an impressive win in the UEFA Youth League on Tuesday.
City's youngsters have struggled for consistency in Europe this season, but stand on the verge of a knockout place after this 6-1 win over Feyenoord - aided by Heskey's 13th and 14th goals of the season.
Forward Justin Oboavwoduo had a hand in four goals, while substitute Ryan McAidoo netted a quick-fire hat-trick including two within two minutes and three touches of his introduction.
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Oboavwoduo danced through midfield early on, playing a one-two with captain Jaden Heskey, before laying the ball off to another in-form winger Farid Alfa-Ruprecht. His shot was saved, but Reigan Heskey was on hand to score again from close range. He now has 13 goals and six assists in 15 games this term, having netted a hat-trick recently for the under-18s.
With dad Emile watching on proudly from the stands - and Director of Football Txiki Begiristain in attendance - the Heskey brothers are doing their chances no harm with their collective and individual form this season.
So too is Alfa-Ruprecht, who watched a hanging Oboavwoduo cross drop before lashing it into the back of the net at the far post. Feyenoord pulled a goal back from the spot, giving them a deserved goal after missing a handful of golden chances, before substitute McAidoo was introduced.
First, he laid the ball off for Oboavwoduo, who produced a sublime piece of skill to get past four players to feed McAidoo to score within seconds of his introduction. And moments later, Oboavwoduo


